Mahaska County Board to discuss wind farm proposal
Jun 17, 2022
The Mahaska County Board has called a special meeting for Friday afternoon (6/17). The Board will hear a presentation about a proposed wind farm from Liberty Power. Friday’s meeting will start at 1pm at the…
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Governor signs bill creating new penalties for elder abuse, exploitation
Jun 16, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Elder abuse will be defined as a crime in Iowa when a new law takes effect July 1st. Governor Reynolds has approved a bill that creates new criminal penalties…
Excessive Heat Warning for Keokuk County
Jun 15, 2022
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 8pm Wednesday (6/15) for Keokuk County. The National Weather Service is predicting that this afternoon’s heat index will range from 100 to 110. This extreme heat plus…
Iowa manufacturing exec urging congress to pass international affairs budget
Jun 14, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The senior director of international development for a manufacturing company based in Pella is in Washington, D.C. this week, urging members of congress to fully fund the U.S. international affairs budget. Daryl…
Bark-A-Que to benefit Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter
Jun 10, 2022
Mahaska Drug will host its fourth annual Bark-A-Que fundraiser for the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter on Saturday (6/11). Terry Gott with the Animal Shelter says the Bark-A-Que will run from 10am until 3pm. "We're going…
New Sharon Spring Festival
Jun 10, 2022
New Sharon’s Spring Festival began Thursday (6/9) and runs through Saturday (6/11). Lindsey Phillips of the Spring Festival Committee says there will be plenty going on at North Mahaska High School Friday night (6/10), weather…
Governor's Volunteer Awards presented in Ottumwa
Jun 09, 2022
Several individuals and groups were honored in Ottumwa Wednesday (6/8) for volunteering. Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg took part in a ceremony at Indian Hills Community College to pay tribute to people…
Tuesday primary election
Jun 08, 2022
Three Iowa House incumbents from the No Coast Network listening area were defeated in Tuesday’s (6/7) primary elections. In the new House District 88, Helena Hayes defeated incumbent Dustin Hite in the Republican primary. Hayes…
Miller murder trial moved to Council Bluffs
Jun 07, 2022
The Associated Press - The trial for a 16-year-old teen accused of killing his high school Spanish teacher will be held in Council Bluffs in western Iowa, a state court judge said Monday. Judge Shawn…
Ottumwa receives grant for Blessings Soup Kitchen
Jun 06, 2022
The City of Ottumwa has received a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant for the Blessings Soup Kitchen Food Program Assistance Project. The money will be used to buy two commercial stoves, two commercial refrigerators, two…