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…
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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
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Hart seeks complete recount in Iowa’s second congressional district race
Nov 12, 2020
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Osky School Board member calls for High School Principal's firing
Nov 11, 2020
During Tuesday's (11/10) Oskaloosa School Board meeting, Board member Carl Drost asked that High School Principal Stacy Bandy be fired for not responding properly to a threat made at the High School last week. Board…
Fire alarm malfunction forces OHS students to learn from home Tuesday
Nov 10, 2020
Oskaloosa High School students will be learning from home Tuesday (11/10). It’s not because of coronavirus, but the high school’s fire alarm. Around 3pm Monday (11/9), a fire alarm went off in a science classroom…
Jasper County vote update
Nov 09, 2020
All ballots cast in Jasper County in this year's General Election were recounted this weekend and a hand recount will be held Monday (11/9) in a precinct in Mingo. The preliminary results -- added to…
Thomas guilty of involuntary manslaughter in her daughter's death
Nov 06, 2020
An Ottumwa woman accused of murdering her 5-year-old daughter has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, rather than murder. Kelsie Thomas was arrested in July 2018 after her daughter, Cloe Chandler, was found dead at…
Osky Rotary Christmas Food Basket sign-up
Nov 05, 2020
The Oskaloosa Rotary is preparing for its annual Christmas Food Basket program. Oskaloosa Rotary Vice President Eddie Pierson tells us how to sign up. "People can get their applications for the Christmas Food Basket at…