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Special statewide traffic enforcement for St. Patrick's Day

Iowa's new Traffic Fatality Task Force will launch the first of four special traffic enforcement efforts Wednesday (3/17) for St. Patrick's Day.  State Patrol Spokesman Alex Dinkla says they bring all agencies together to work…
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Oskaloosa City Council approves budget

The Oskaloosa City Council approved its budget for fiscal year 2022 at their regular meeting Monday night (3/15).  The 2022 property tax levy is approximately $14.30 per $1000 valuation; that’s 12 cents higher than the…
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Winter Weather Advisory for Jasper & Poweshiek Counties

There’s a Winter Weather Advisory in the northern part of the No Coast Network listening area Monday morning (3/15).  Jasper County is under an advisory until 1pm, while Poweshiek County has the Winter Weather Advisory…
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Eggs & Issues Saturday

Health will be the main topic on Saturday’s (3/13) Eggs and Issues forum sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group.  Representatives from Mahaska Health, Mahaska County Emergency Management and Mahaska Public Health will be…
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US House to review Hart challenge in 2nd District Congressional race

A U.S. House Committee has voted to review Democrat Rita Hart's challenge of the outcome in Iowa's Second Congressional District race. State officials declared Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks the winner -- by six votes – in…
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Wind Advisory Wednesday

Brace yourself for some strong winds.  The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the No Coast Network listening area starting at 9am Wednesday (3/10) until 8pm.  We can expect southwest winds of…
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Reynolds signs election law changes

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday (3/8) signed into law a Republican-backed bill that makes it harder to vote early, potentially eroding a key aspect of Democratic campaigns. Republicans in the House and Senate quickly…
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Oskaloosa School Board and teachers hold collective bargaining

The Oskaloosa School Board will meet with representatives of the Oskaloosa Education Association Monday afternoon (3/8) at 4 at the George Daily Auditorium.  The teachers will present their proposal in an open session, then the…
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Mahaska County COVID-19 vaccine update

Mahaska County Public Health Director Patty Malloy gives the No Coast Network an update on COVID-19 vaccines in the county. "Vaccine distribution is going well.  We're in the phase IB, which is our 65 and…
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City of Ottumwa to take over operation of airport

The Ottumwa City Council is no longer looking for an outside company to run the city’s airport.  At Tuesday’s (3/2) Ottumwa City Council meeting, the Council voted down bids from several companies to run the…
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