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Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says the state will mail an absentee ballot request form to every active registered voter in the state -- for voting in the June 2 primary. "The June 2…

An Oskaloosa business is doing its part to fight the coronavirus. "Our operation alone will help get someplace in the neighborhood of 10,000 to 20,000 ventilators to market quickly." Bob Wersen is the President of…

Since visitors are not allowed to visit patients in hospitals and nursing homes, those patients may feel a bit lonely at this time.  Tina Steffen, administrator at Oskaloosa Care Center, says her patients are doing…

Mahaska County Public Health Coordinator Patty Malloy reminds us who would be at greater risk for getting the coronavirus. "People over the age of 65, underlying health conditions, including diabetes, serious heart condition, lung condition,…

Gov. Kim Reynolds is ordering the closure of more nonessential businesses to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Reynolds announced Thursday (3/26) that she had expanded an earlier closure order to include stores selling furniture,…

Ottumwa Police have a man in custody in connection with a Tuesday night shooting.  Around 11pm Tuesday (3/24), Ottumwa Police received several 911 calls about gunshots in the 1000 block of West Main Street.  Police…

There is now a reported case of coronavirus in Mahaska County.  Mahaska Health announced Wednesday afternoon (3/25) that a person aged 61 to 80 tested positive for the virus and it’s believed that person caught…

As of Wednesday morning (3/25), Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa will begin in-car screenings for all patients entering the facility.  All patients coming to Mahaska Health for any reason will need to pass an in-car screening…

Governor Kim Reynolds also spoke Monday (3/23) about helping Iowa’s small businesses in challenging times.  She announced disaster assistance is available. "We're making funding available for small grants to employers two to 25 employees.  And…

This weekend, the Governor also announced the U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa. This means small businesses affected by the pandemic may apply for low-interest federal disaster…