Only two places to vote this June in Mahaska County
May 12, 2020
There will only be two places to vote in Mahaska County for the June 2 primary election. The Ag Extension Office Building at 212 North I Street in Oskaloosa will be the polling place if…
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Two Poweshiek County residents die from COVID-19
May 12, 2020
Two Poweshiek County residents have died from the coronavirus. The Iowa Department of Public Health says the two are among 18 Iowans reported dead Tuesday (5/12) from coronavirus. No details about the victims’ ages have…
American Hockey League Cancels Remainder of Season
May 12, 2020
The American Hockey League has canceled the rest of its season because of the coronavirus pandemic. President and CEO David Andrews announced the league ‘has determined that the resumption and completion of the 2019-20 season…
Fauci warns of ‘suffering and death’ if US reopens too soon
May 12, 2020
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens too soon during the coronavirus pandemic, it will result in…
Osky School Board meets Tuesday
May 12, 2020
The Oskaloosa School Board will consider adjusting its calendar for the upcoming school year at Tuesday night’s (5/12) meeting. Governor Reynolds has allowed Iowa school districts to start the school year earlier than the mandatory…
Discussion on bypass study
May 12, 2020
There was an online meeting Monday (5/11) concerning a BUILD Grant application for the Oskaloosa area. The City of Oskaloosa, Mahaska County and Mahaska Chamber and Development Group want to study building a bypass that…
Queen's Brian May Injured In 'Over-Enthusiastic' Gardening Incident
May 12, 2020
Brian May has been hospitalized after he tore his butt muscles while gardening. The accident happened last week, and it was revealed by the Queen guitarist himself on Instagram last Wednesday. May posted a photo…
Monday coronavirus figures
May 11, 2020
There has been a sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Wapello County. Figures released Monday (5/11) from the Iowa Department of Public Health say 41 new COVID-19 cases have been found in…
Test Iowa coming to Ottumwa
May 11, 2020
With the increase in coronavirus cases in Wapello County in recent weeks, Governor Kim Reynolds announced Monday (5/11) that a Test Iowa site would be opening in Ottumwa. Testing at The Beach Ottumwa will be Wednesday…
Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies
May 11, 2020
By RONALD BLUM NEW YORK (AP) — Just 0.7% of Major League Baseball employees tested positive for antibodies to COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus. The small number of positive tests, announced Sunday,…