Spurgeon bail not reduced
Jan 03, 2022
An Ottumwa man accused of stabbing a man to death is not having his bail reduced. 42-year-old Douglas Spurgeon is charged with first degree murder in the November 11 death of Gerald Sapp. Spurgeon’s attorney…
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Snow emergency parking ban in Oskaloosa starting Saturday afternoon
Dec 31, 2021
With a major snowstorm on the way, the City of Oskaloosa has issued a Snow Emergency Parking Ban that will take effect at 3pm Saturday (1/1) until noon Sunday (1/2). This means that no parking…
Winter Storm Watch issued for Saturday
Dec 30, 2021
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch that will start at 6am Saturday, New Year’s Day, through midnight that evening. 3 to 5 inches of snow is forecast, with up to 8…
Senator Grassley: talk to your doctor for best COVID advice
Dec 29, 2021
BY DAR DANIELSON Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says if you are confused by all the talk about COVID — there’s one thing to do. “Listen to their own doctor — particularly on vaccinations — be as…
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT
Dec 28, 2021
A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of central and east central Iowa, including much of the Des Moines metro area from 6 AM to 11 AM CST this morning. Expect mixed precipitation…
Tuesday is 175th anniversary of Iowa or, as they used to say, Ioway
Dec 27, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Tuesday is statehood day. Iowa became a state on December 28, 1846, Iowa’s 175 anniversary. Iowa hasn’t always been the word residents have used to refer to the state. Leo Landis, curator…
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are among the very worst for cooking fires
Dec 24, 2021
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - Along with Thanksgiving, today and tomorrow are the top three days of the year for cooking fires in Iowa and nationwide. Andrea Vaspis, public education director for the National Fire Protection…
Tips to thwart porch pirates from pilfering your packages
Dec 23, 2021
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - Thousands of Christmas presents are being left by mail carriers and package delivery people outside Iowans’ homes this week and porch pirates may be watching and waiting to steal those…
Mahaska County Sheriff's Office reaches K9 fundraising goal
Dec 22, 2021
Back in September, the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office began a fundraising campaign for a K-9 unit. Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem says their fundraising goal has been reached. "The response from the community, whether it's individuals,…
Iowa Supreme Court to hear airport dispute
Dec 21, 2021
A long legal dispute over construction of an airport between Oskaloosa and Pella could be ending soon. "The Supreme Court has agreed to hear this case January 20, 2022 at 9:00 in the morning." That’s…