Iowa’s river cruise season brings stops in Davenport, other Iowa towns
Jun 27, 2022
BY DAR DANIELSON Iowa may not be at the top of the list of cruise ship destinations — but hundreds of people will be visiting on Mississippi River cruises this year. Steve Ahrens is the executive…
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
Jun 24, 2022
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is…
Small plane makes emergency landing near Sully
Jun 22, 2022
A small plane had to make an emergency landing Tuesday (6/21) north of Sully. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office tells the No Coast Network it received a call at 11am about a pilot and his…
Wind farm proposed in southeast Mahaska County
Jun 20, 2022
A proposed wind farm was the topic of a special Mahaska County Board meeting Friday afternoon (6/17). Approximately 50 people attended the meeting, which featured a presentation by Liberty Power. The utility is looking to…
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…
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…