LOCAL NEWS

Person found in roadside fire identified

Here’s an update to a story the No Coast Network has been following.  The person who was found dead in a roadside ditch last Wednesday (9/14) in rural Kellogg has been identified.  The Iowa Division…
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Grinnell PD & Poweshiek County SO join homicide investigation

Here’s an update to a story the No Coast Network has been following.  Grinnell Police and the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office have joined the investigation into Wednesday’s discovery of a burned body in rural Kellogg. …
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One injured in Ottumwa shooting

Ottumwa Police are investigating a Tuesday morning (9/15) shooting that left one person injured.  Police say they were called to the 500 block of Morris around 5:45am Tuesday about the shooting.  40-year-old James Cote of…
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Court rules against Mahaska County

The legal fight over a proposed airport between Oskaloosa and Pella turned against Mahaska County. On Monday (9/14), a judge turned down the Mahaska County Board’s request to reverse a 2018 court ruling. That ruling…
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One arrested in Mahaska County drug bust

A man from rural Mahaska County is facing drug charges.  On Monday (9/14), the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence on 305th Street. …
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Positive COVID-19 test at Oskaloosa Elementary

Someone in the Oskaloosa Elementary School has tested positive for coronavirus.  The Oskaloosa School District posted on its website Sunday (9/13) that all persons who were in close contact with the individual will be contacted…
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Fairfield Inn & Suites ribbon-cutting

Oskaloosa’s newest hotel held a ribbon-cutting Thursday (9/10).  The Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott is located at Highway 92 near Highway 163.  Oskaloosa Mayor David Krutzfeldt gives the hotel a five star review. "I'm…
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Main Street Trick or Treat Parade canceled for this year

COVID-19 has played a trick on Oskaloosa trick or treaters.  The Main Street Trick or Treat Parade scheduled for Thursday, October 29 has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.  In a statement, Oskaloosa Main Street said because of the many people who normally…
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Oskaloosa motorcyclist dies in collision with a deer

A motorcyclist who struck a deer Monday night (9/7) east of Oskaloosa has died from his injuries.  The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Department says 62-year-old Wilber Junior Glasgow was riding westbound on Highway 92 shortly after…
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FEMA encouraging derecho victims to sign up for assistance

BY DAR DANIELSON Linn County was the first to be approved for individual federal disaster assistance after the derecho. FEMA spokesman John Mills says they’ve already been able to process several claims. “FEMA has already approved…
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