Coronavirus update
Jul 23, 2020
No new deaths have been reported over the last day from coronavirus in Iowa. The statewide total from the pandemic holds at 808. But another 716 new cases were reported as of Thursday morning (7/23)…
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Reuter hired as Oskaloosa Main Street Director
Jul 22, 2020
An Oskaloosa native is the new program director for Oskaloosa Main Street. Jessica Reuter took the job earlier this month after working for Iowa Valley Resource Conservation and Development in Amana. Reuter tells the No…
Train derailed after being struck by semi
Jul 21, 2020
A semi driver is in the hospital after the rig he was driving hit a train Monday morning (7/20) south of Eddyville. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened around 8:10am, when they…
Southern Iowa Fair begins Today
Jul 20, 2020
The Southern Iowa Fair kicks off its week-long run Monday (7/20) in Oskaloosa. Erica Antolik, the office manager at the Southern Iowa Fair, says there will be some changes at this year’s fair because of…
Reynolds requires in-person school classes
Jul 17, 2020
Governor Kim Reynolds announced Friday (7/17) she would override local school districts and require students to spend at least half of their education time in classrooms despite concerns the move could endanger children and teachers…
Wapello County hires first female deputy
Jul 16, 2020
The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office has hired its first female deputy. Alexa Mikita is currently attending the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy at Camp Dodge. She had worked as a Dispatcher with the Ottumwa Police Department…
Grinnell College hires new president
Jul 15, 2020
Grinnell College has chosen a new president. The college announced Tuesday (7/14) that Anne Harris has been promoted from vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college. She had held that job since…
Osky School Board meets Tuesday
Jul 14, 2020
There will be three public hearings at Tuesday night’s (7/14) Oskaloosa School Board meeting. There will be hearings on a revised calendar for the upcoming school year, delivering special education services, and improving the Middle…
Bahena Rivera Trial Continued
Jul 13, 2020
The trial of a man charged in the killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts has been delayed. Cristhian Bahena Rivera was supposed to be tried in September, but the first-degree murder case was…
Keokuk County Fair begins Friday
Jul 09, 2020
The Keokuk County Fair in What Cheer is coming up this weekend. The No Coast Network asked Keokuk County Fair Board member Gene Roland if people are happy the fair is taking place….in light of…