Volunteers wanted for Back to School Fair
Jul 29, 2020
If you want to receive back to school supplies from the upcoming Back to School Fair in Oskaloosa, you have until this Friday (7/31) to register. You can do that at the United Way of…
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Physicians ask Governor Reynolds to make masks mandatory
Jul 28, 2020
Iowa physician groups are urging Governor Kim Reynolds to order the public to wear masks as cases continue to rise. The Des Moines Register reports that the Iowa Medical Society and 14 other health-professional groups said Monday…
Weekend coronavirus update
Jul 27, 2020
Two Jasper County residents have died from coronavirus over the weekend. Those two deaths were among eleven new deaths reported over the weekend by the Iowa Department of Public Health. Since the pandemic began, 826…
Watch out for heat Today
Jul 24, 2020
It’s going to be a hot one today (Friday - 7/24). The National Weather Service says warm and humid air will push into the area this afternoon, which will make it feel like 100 degrees. …
Coronavirus update
Jul 23, 2020
No new deaths have been reported over the last day from coronavirus in Iowa. The statewide total from the pandemic holds at 808. But another 716 new cases were reported as of Thursday morning (7/23)…
Reuter hired as Oskaloosa Main Street Director
Jul 22, 2020
An Oskaloosa native is the new program director for Oskaloosa Main Street. Jessica Reuter took the job earlier this month after working for Iowa Valley Resource Conservation and Development in Amana. Reuter tells the No…
Train derailed after being struck by semi
Jul 21, 2020
A semi driver is in the hospital after the rig he was driving hit a train Monday morning (7/20) south of Eddyville. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened around 8:10am, when they…
Southern Iowa Fair begins Today
Jul 20, 2020
The Southern Iowa Fair kicks off its week-long run Monday (7/20) in Oskaloosa. Erica Antolik, the office manager at the Southern Iowa Fair, says there will be some changes at this year’s fair because of…
Reynolds requires in-person school classes
Jul 17, 2020
Governor Kim Reynolds announced Friday (7/17) she would override local school districts and require students to spend at least half of their education time in classrooms despite concerns the move could endanger children and teachers…
Wapello County hires first female deputy
Jul 16, 2020
The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office has hired its first female deputy. Alexa Mikita is currently attending the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy at Camp Dodge. She had worked as a Dispatcher with the Ottumwa Police Department…