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Face to face learning and masks are in Oskaloosa's Return to Learn program

Kids in Oskaloosa will be starting the new school year in their classrooms. The Oskaloosa School Board approved a Return to Learn program at Tuesday’s (8/11) Board meeting. "Our default delivery of instruction will be…
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Storms damage trees; Callers overload 911

Strong storms moved through the No Coast Network listening area late Monday morning (8/10) into the noon hour.  Mahaska County E-911 Director Jamie Robinson says several trees were knocked down in the county, but no…
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Ottumwa bridge replacement begins this week

Work to replace a bridge in Ottumwa will start this week.  The bridge on Ward Street over the Jefferson Drainage Ditch will be replaced.  Starting Wednesda (8/12), Ward Street and Harrod Avenue will be closed to…
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The annual Sales Tax Holiday is underway

BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - If you need a new shirt, a pair of pants or some sneakers, this is the time to go shopping. What’s known as the State of Iowa’s Sales Tax Holiday…
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Some counties move into extreme drought category

BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - While scattered showers are in the forecast for much of Iowa over the next several days, dry conditions have worsened. The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows all…
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COVID-19 business impact in Wapello County

Based on an online survey conducted on behalf of Iowa Economic Development Authority from May 14 through May 29, results from 72 respondents from Wapello County reveal- Nearly 64% of the survey respondents were small businesses…
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Iowa doctors rally for statewide mask mandate

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA NEWS - Physicians from around the state gathered on the Iowa Capitol steps this weekend to call on Governor Reynolds to either issue a statewide mask mandate — or at…
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No swimming at two beaches at Lake Red Rock

The US Army Corps of Engineers is not recommending swimming at the North Overlook and Whitebreast beaches at Lake Red Rock.  The reason is high bacteria levels.  The beaches, located near Pella, will be posted…
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South 63 detour in place until next week

Here’s an update to a story the No Coast Network has been following.  A detour on southbound Highway 63 between Oskaloosa and Eddyville will now be in effect until at least next Friday, August 7. …
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Osky's Sweet Corn Serenade Today

Oskaloosa’s annual Sweet Corn Serenade will be held Thursday afternoon (7/30) into the early evening.  Usually, it’s held downtown around the town square.  But because of COVID-19 concerns, there won’t be as many places on…
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