Ottumwa policeman put on leave after arrest
Nov 24, 2020
An Ottumwa Police Officer has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for domestic assault. Officer Jordan Woodward was off duty when he was arrested November 19 for an incident that was reported…
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Mahaska County ballot recount for 2nd District Congressional seat
Nov 23, 2020
The recount for Iowa’s Second Congressional District seat moves to Mahaska County Monday (11/23). You’ll remember Rita Hart asked for the recount after the final count had Mariannette Miller-Meeks leading Hart by approximately 50 votes. …
Oskaloosa's holiday lights will be turned on Saturday night
Nov 20, 2020
A holiday tradition in Oskaloosa will take place Saturday night (11/21). But like many things this year, Painting With Lights will be different because of coronavirus concerns. "On Saturday, November 21 at 6pm, you'll be…
One dead after rollover accident in Jasper County
Nov 19, 2020
One person is dead after a rollover accident in Jasper County. The Iowa State Patrol says a semi was eastbound on Interstate 80 shortly after 5am Wednesday (11/18) when the vehicle dropped off onto the…
Mahaska County convict dies from COVID-19
Nov 19, 2020
A state prison inmate from Mahaska County has died of complications from coronavirus and other pre-existing medical conditions. 64-year-old Robert Sirovy died Tuesday night (11/17) at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. In 2006,…
Oskaloosa Middle & High Schools to start hybrid learning
Nov 18, 2020
The Oskaloosa School District is responding to the increase in coronavirus cases across the region. Oskaloosa Superintendent Paula Wright released a video message Tuesday (11/17). "A hybrid schedule for Oskaloosa Middle School and Oskaloosa High…
Coronavirus deaths in Iowa surpass 2000
Nov 17, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON As of this morning, the state website tracking coronavirus data shows more than 2000 Iowans have died of Covid. 2024 Iowans have died of the virus since March, when the first cases…
Governor Reynolds to Address Iowa on COVID 19
Nov 16, 2020
This evening, Gov. Reynolds will give a live address to Iowans on COVID19, the need for Iowans to practice safe mitigation efforts, as well as announce new steps to fight the virus in order to…
Wapello County Public Health changing hours
Nov 13, 2020
Wapello County Public Health is changing its COVID-19 testing schedule because of the upcoming holidays and availability of staff. On Friday (11/13), the clinic will be open from 2 to 7:30pm. Starting Wednesday the 18th through…
Hart seeks complete recount in Iowa’s second congressional district race
Nov 12, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Democratic candidate Rita Hart is seeking a complete recount in all 24 counties of Iowa’s second congressional district, where the current tally shows Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks ahead by just 47 votes. Hart’s…