LOCAL NEWS

Iowa Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday (8/31) seeking to overturn court rulings last week that invalidated thousands of absentee ballot requests. The Democratic Party, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee filed the…

Add the Tri-State Rodeo in Fort Madison to the list of events cancelled because of coronavirus concerns.  According to a statement from rodeo officials, this is believed to be the safest and most responsible course…

There might be another weather concern Friday night (8/28) besides the heat.  The National Weather Service says strong to severe storms are expected this afternoon and evening in the KMZN listening area.  The main threats…

Iowa’s Republican secretary of state has issued instructions saying counties can’t set up drop boxes to accept early ballots for this year’s general election, despite not challenging their use in more than a third of…

Two bonds for a total of $13 million.  Tuesday night (8/25), the Oskaloosa School Board approved issuing those bonds at their regular Board meeting.  One bond worth $3 million will go toward the new Early…

Classes at Fremont Elementary School are cancelled Wednesday (8/26) through Friday (8/28) because of coronavirus concerns.  Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Superintendent Scott Williamson says several staff members in the Fremont Elementary Building are showing COVID-19 symptoms with one…

Coronavirus has waved the checkered flag at Knoxville Raceway.  You’ll remember earlier this month, several people tested positive for COVID-19 following a weekend of races at Knoxville Raceway.  Marion County Fair Association President Brian Bailey…

There won’t be school Monday (8/24) in the Twin Cedars school district.  According to a statement from the Twin Cedars district, several staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.  Because of this, a majority of…

There has been a big increase in coronavirus cases in Marion County.  And it could be related to last weekend’s sprint car event at Knoxville Raceway.  The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 22 new…

Iowa’s death toll from the coronavirus has passed one thousand.  The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 16 additional deaths Wednesday (8/19) to bring the pandemic total to 1003.  A Jasper County resident and one…