President Trump orders meat processing plants to stay open
Apr 29, 2020
President Donald Trump has ordered meat processing plants to remain open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases and the impact on the nation’s food supply. An executive order signed Tuesday (4/28) by the president uses…
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Severe weather possible Tuesday
Apr 28, 2020
We could see some severe weather Tuesday afternoon (4/28). The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms, along with hail and damaging winds are most likely. But it’s also possible a tornado could pop up in…
Meat supplies could be affected by COVID-19 at processing plants
Apr 27, 2020
Meat isn’t going to disappear from supermarkets because of outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers at U.S. slaughterhouses. But as the meat plants struggle to remain open, consumers could face less selection and slightly higher…
Scammers try to exploit seniors' fears
Apr 27, 2020
The $1200 government stimulus checks are providing scam artists with another reason to target senior citizens. Jennifer FitzPatrick, author of “Cruising Through Caregiving”, says anyone can be vulnerable to a scam. "Sometimes people feel like…
Governor Reynolds re-opening Iowa as State sees Largest One-Day Jump in New Coronavirus Cases and Deaths
Apr 24, 2020
Governor Reynolds announced on Friday (4/24) that Iowa saw its largest one-day jump in new coronavirus cases. Another 521 people have tested positive for COVID-19 for a total of 4445 through the pandemic. 19 new…
Newton's TPI Composites shuts down due to coronavirus
Apr 24, 2020
A company in Newton that makes blades for wind turbines is shutting down because of a coronavirus outbreak. TPI Composites confirmed Thursday (4/24) that 28 of its workers have tested positive for the virus. TPI…
Mahaska Food Cupboard sees rise in demand
Apr 23, 2020
There’s been plenty of talk about rising demand at food banks across Iowa. Joan Kunz, a volunteer at the Mahaska Food Cupboard in Oskaloosa, talks about the situation at this food bank. "It increased last…
Thomas' second murder trial to start in August
Apr 22, 2020
An Ottumwa woman accused of killing her daughter will go on trial again in August. Kelsie Thomas is accused of killing her 5-year-old daughter in July 2018. Thomas stood trial earlier this year, but last…
Scammers pretending to be an Oskaloosa business
Apr 21, 2020
It appears some scam artists aren’t following the social distancing recommendation. Oskaloosa City Councilman Steve Burnett mentioned this at Monday’s (4/20) City Council meeting: "We got a call today from the (Mahaska) County Sheriff's Department…
Mahaska County resident dies from coronavirus
Apr 20, 2020
A Mahaska County resident has died from coronavirus. A statement from Mahaska County Public Health says the person was aged between 41 and 60 and was hospitalized outside Mahaska County. This is the first Mahaska…