Oskaloosa Council to hold public hearing on urban renewal plan
Jun 04, 2019
The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a public hearing July 1 on an amendment to the City’s urban renewal plan. While “urban renewal” may sound like something a larger city like Des Moines or Davenport…
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Flooding Update
Jun 03, 2019
There is still a Flood Warning for the Des Moines River near Eddyville. As of 4:15am Monday (6/3), the river was at 64.5 feet---a foot and a half above flood stage. The National Weather Service…
New Environmental Learning Center Grand Opening Today
May 31, 2019
A Grand Opening celebration will be held today at the New Environmental Learning Center, located at 2343 Hwy 92 West in Oskaloosa, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Visitors will have the…
One injured in Poweshiek County tornado
May 30, 2019
One person was injured after a tornado moved through Poweshiek County Wednesday night (5/29). The National Weather Service says a tornado was confirmed on the ground about two miles southwest of Barnes City and Deep…
Suspect in custody in Ottumwa murder
May 28, 2019
Ottumwa Police have a man in custody for a weekend murder. Just before 3pm Saturday (5/25), Police were called to a home on Queen Anne about a suspicious death. They found the resident of the…
Guilty verdict in murder
May 23, 2019
One of two people charged in the slaying of a Des Moines man has been convicted of murder. Jasper County court records say 25-year-old Jaycie Sheeder, of Coon Rapids, also was found guilty Tuesday of…
Local violinist wins Ottumwa Symphony award
May 22, 2019
A recent Oskaloosa High School graduate has won the Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artists competition. Elise Snyder is a violinist who has played in the Iowa All-State Orchestra. She plans to attend Indian Hills Community…
Fairfield officer to plead guilty to stealing drugs
May 21, 2019
A Fairfield Police officer now says he will plead guilty to stealing painkillers from a local veterinarian. According to online court records, Ryan Mills told the Washington County Court Monday (5/20) he will change his…
Vermeer gets incentives to rebuild after tornado
May 20, 2019
Here’s an update to a story the No Coast Network told you last week. State incentives have been approved for construction of a new plant to replace Vermeer plants destroyed by a tornado last July. …
Fairfield Inn & Suites breaks ground in Oskaloosa
May 16, 2019
Ground was broken Thursday (5/16) on a new hotel in Oskaloosa. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott is building on Highway 92, or A Avenue, just off Highway 163. The new hotel will have 76…