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Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: When Coal Mines Surrounded Ottumwa
Coal mining in the Ottumwa area dates back to at least 1857. By the late 1800s, mines were operating around the city, particularly north and northwest of Ottumwa. In 1889, state records listed 15 mine shafts in Ottumwa. One of the area’s major operations was the Phillips Coal and Mining Company, which eventually operated six shafts near the Phillips and Rutledge area.
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Rep. Hinson on why she doesn't think proposed Iowa steel plant will have financial problems
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Will Iowa's proposed steel plan differ from Foxconn plan in Wisconsin?
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Local steel industry reacts to $15 billion steel plant announcement
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USPS rescinds closure of South Side Drug Store’s postal kiosk after community launches petition calling for reversal
OTTUMWA, Iowa - South Side Drug Store’s postal kiosk will remain open after locals launched a petition against the substation’s pending closure. Pharmacy co-owner Eric Carlson told Tri-State Trusted News that he received a call from a Colorado-based USPS official on the morning of Sept. 25 — the morning after we aired our initial story about residents’ concerns. Carlson told us USPS notified him of the pharmacy’s postal kiosk’s scheduled closure back in June and was told it was part of a larger push to shut down smaller post substations. He cited concern that the cost-savings of closing their kiosk — which they receive about 32 cents an hour to run each month — wouldn’t outweigh the inconvenience to customers, especially older ones who usually handle their postal needs while picking up medication.
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Musco expands testing capabilities with new Oskaloosa facility
Oskaloosa-based Musco Lighting has opened a new 30,000-square-foot product testing facility at 601 First Ave. W, expanding its ability to design, test and support lighting solutions. The facility brings testing and certification in-house, providing additional resources to evaluate and improve product performance as lighting and electronics become more complex. The opening coincides with Musco’s 50th anniversary. “This facility helps us continue to develop new solutions for our customers, supports the growth of our team, and demonstrates our long-term commitment to Oskaloosa and the community that has supported Musco for the last five decades,” Musco CEO Jeff Rogers said in a prepared statement. The company is also nearing completion of Community Commons, a new public green space that will host the Oskaloosa Food Park beginning in 2027, along with community movie nights and other events. Once completed, the park will include a recreational turf field, covered picnic area and restrooms.
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Henry Scholte Nollen: Iowa Time Machine September 26, 1866
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On September 26, 1866, Henry Scholte Nollen, a critical early leader of Iowa’s insurance industry, was born in Pella. A pivotal leader of the Insurance Association (now Principal Financial) and Equitable Life Insurance, Nollen and his younger brother Gerard left an indelible imprint on one of Iowa’s most important industries.
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USPS closure notice triggers petition to keep South Side Drug Store’s postal kiosk open
OTTUMWA, Iowa - Residents in Ottumwa are pushing back against the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) decision to close certain small post stops nationwide. According to South Side Drug Store co-owner Eric Carlson, the post office kiosk at their pharmacy has been in service for more than 60 years. He says in June, he was given a 120-day notice that USPS would be closing their post substation.
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Iowa State Bank and Trust Named Among America’s Top Extraordinary Banks
Iowa State Bank and Trust Company, headquartered in Fairfield, has been named one of the nation’s most extraordinary banks by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking, according to a press release from the organization. The bank was honored with the prestigious Banky Award, a national recognition reserved for the strongest...