LOCAL NEWS

It wasn’t a tornado.  You’ll remember that several strong storms came through Iowa Tuesday morning (8/20). A tornado was reported near Tracy—one of three in the state.  A homeowner southeast of Grinnell thought his home…

Here’s an update to a story the No Coast Network has been following.  Three people were arrested Tuesday (8/20) in connection with the death of Ashley Shafer of Oskaloosa earlier this month.  The Iowa Department…

By Joe Lancello It was a stormy Tuesday morning (8/20) in the No Coast Network listening area.  Strong storms moved through the region with reports of downed trees and power lines….as well as a reported…

By: Joe Lancello The Iowa State Fair set a new attendance record, as pleasant weather gave a boost to the usual attractions of food, animals, carnival rides and performances.  Fair officials say that an unofficial…

Mahaska County has been without a full time county engineer since last November, when Dave Shanahan resigned.  Since then, the County has shared the services of Monroe County Engineer Jeremiah Selby.  But at Monday’s (8/19)…

During the Iowa State Fair, you may have taken part in a straw poll for the 2020 Presidential race.  According to the final tally from Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, President Donald Trump got…

By: Joe Lancello Monday night (8/19), the Oskaloosa City Council will vote on approving the layout for the Pear Tree Estates subdivision, and will also consider changing the city’s building permit requirement…so that you would…

It was the largest gathering to see a Presidential candidate in Oskaloosa so far this campaign season. Over a hundred people came to hear South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg make his case for the…

A hearing on whether the alleged confession by the man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts can be used as evidence has been delayed.  The attorneys for Cristhian Bahena Rivera asked for the delay, saying more…

If you’ve used your credit or debit card at a Hy-Vee gas pump, drive-through coffee shop or restaurant, your data may have been breached.  Hy-Vee released a statement Wednesday saying the company is aware of…