Man who set himself on fire at Des Moines library has died
Sep 18, 2019
DESMOINES - Police said the man who set himself on fire Tuesday afternoon at the downtown Des Moines Library has died. Officials evacuated and closed the library located at 1000 Grand Avenue just before 2 p.m.…
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Grassley taking ‘wait and see’ attitude on potential ethanol deal
Sep 18, 2019
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s been “hoodwinked” before — and he’s not ready to predict whether ethanol and biodiesel producers will get relief from the federal government. Grassley…
Ottumwa couple accused of child endangerment
Sep 17, 2019
A couple from Ottumwa is accused of leaving their three year old daughter unattended. Monday morning (9/16), Ottumwa Police got a call about a small child left alone in the 300 block of North Court…
Plans for Oskaloosa early childhood center to be unveiled
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Oskaloosa residents will get their first look at design plans for the new Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center at Monday night’s (9/16) Oskaloosa City Council meeting. At last week’s Oskaloosa School Board meeting, it…
Gabbard & Bennet to campaign Saturday
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Two Democratic presidential candidates will be campaigning in the area on Saturday (9/14). Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard will hold a town hall Saturday morning at 10 at Gezellig Brewing Company in Newton. And Colorado US…
Changes to Oskaloosa early childhood center
Sep 11, 2019
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Oskaloosa Road Construction
Sep 10, 2019
It’s going to be a little difficult driving through Oskaloosa this week. Work on the railroad crossing on A Avenue, or Highway 92, began Monday (9/9) and is expected to last all week. Detours are…
Oskaloosa man dies in two vehicle crash
Sep 09, 2019
An Oskaloosa man was killed in a two vehicle crash Saturday morning (9/7) outside of Des Moines. The Iowa State Patrol says 50-year-old Lisa Pearson-West of Des Moines was eastbound on Highway 163 around 9:10am…
Ottumwa Police investigate suspicious death
Sep 06, 2019
Ottumwa Police are investigating what they say is a suspicious death. Police were called to a home on North Green Street Thursday afternoon (9/5). After talking to family members, Police executed a search warrant at…
Nordyke to undergo psychiatric exam
Sep 05, 2019
By: Joe Lancello A man from Agency who’s accused of shooting his father has been released from jail without bond—but he has to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. David Nordyke III has been in jail since…