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One arrested in Wapello County shooting

A man is in custody after law enforcement says he shot a gun at a house west of Ottumwa.  The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says it received a 911 call around 1:30am Sunday (3/8) about…
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Three presumptive positive cases of Covid-19 identified in Iowa

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA NEWS - State officials have announced the first three presumptive positive cases of Covid-19 — the novel coronavirus — in Iowa. According to a news release from the governor’s office,…
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Ryals pleads guilty in 2019 shooting

A Wapello County man is awaiting sentencing for drunkenly firing a rifle and wounding a woman inside her home instead of a deer he'd hoped to kill. Court records say 35-year-old Lee Ryals pleaded guilty…
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Red Flag Warning for listening area

Thursday (3/5) will be windy and it could be dangerous.  The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the No Coast Network listening area starting at noon today until 6pm.  A combination…
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Iowa Senate approves limits if felon voting rights amendment adopted

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA NEWS - The Iowa Senate has voted for some limitations if Iowa voters eventually approve a constitutional amendment that automatically restores voting rights to released felons. The plan would require…
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Three women accused of international fraud scheme

Three women from the area are accused of being involved in a $4 million international fraud scheme.  Jennifer Sterk of Pella, Marilyn Sterk of Otley and Teresa Sterk Vanbaale of Knoxville were arrested by the…
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Senator Ernst visits Oskaloosa

Iowa US Senator Joni Ernst was in Oskaloosa Saturday (2/29) as she began her annual 99 County Tour of the state.  Ernst spoke to several business owners and heard about their concerns. "Health insurance, quality…
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Details released on Chariton standoff

The suspect in an incident in Chariton Wednesday (2/26) that led to a neighborhood and local schools being locked down has been identified and charged.  Chariton Police say Jeffry Alan Hildreth is charged with interference…
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Ottumwa man injured in one vehicle crash

An Ottumwa man was injured Wednesday night (2/26) when his car slid down an embankment and hit a tree.  First responders were called just after 6pm to the Eddyville exit off Highway 63.  The Iowa…
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Four in custody after What Cheer shooting

Three women and a man are in custody after a shooting last week in What Cheer.  Around 2am on February 19, Keokuk County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call about shots fired.  The victim told…
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