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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…

Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a new State Public Health Declaration to give relief to Iowans affected by the coronavirus concerns.  Among other things, Friday’s (3/20) declaration temporarily suspends collection of property taxes, some home…

Keokuk County is now closing its offices to the public until further notice.  If you’re planning to visit a county office, you’re asked to call first to see if the business can be handled over…

Oskaloosa schools will be opening their doors on Monday, March 23 to allow parents and students to retrieve essential items from a student’s locker.  Only parents will be allowed in Oskaloosa Elementary School.  Monday’s hours…

Mahaska County is asking the public to stay away from the County Courthouse as much as possible.  County Board Chairman Mark Groenendyk says these guidelines take effect at noon Wednesday (3/18). "We are going to try…

A Pella tradition is being cancelled for this year due to the coronavirus.  Tulip Time was cancelled after festival organizers met with Pella city officials and the Marion County Department of Health and Marion County…

Here are the area school districts that will be closed for at least the next four weeks:  Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Sigourney, Albia, Centerville, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, Keota, Knoxville, Lynnville-Sully, Montezuma, North Mahaska, Pella, Twin Cedars and Pekin schools…

There’s been a hung jury in an Ottumwa murder case.  Kelsie Thomas was charged with first degree murder and child endangerment causing death in the 2018 death of her 5-year-old daughter, Cloe Chandler. On Friday (2/13),…

Members of the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group will be the featured speakers at Saturday’s (3/14) Eggs and Issues in Oskaloosa.  People who chair various boards and committees will be on hand to answer your…

Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa is placing temporary restrictions on visitors.  As of Thursday (3/12), only primary caregivers will be allowed to visit patients at the hospital.  Those include parents and step-parents, spouses and significant others,…