Gov. Reynolds' extends public health emergency
Mar 27, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds is ordering the closure of more nonessential businesses to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Reynolds announced Thursday (3/26) that she had expanded an earlier closure order to include stores selling furniture,…
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Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Reveals New Date For Induction Ceremony
Mar 27, 2020
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced that its 2020 induction ceremony will take place on November 7 at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. The ceremony will air live on HBO. This…
3.3 million seek US jobless aid, nearly 5 times earlier high
Mar 26, 2020
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — almost five times the previous record set in 1982 — amid a widespread economic shutdown caused by the…
One arrested in Ottumwa shooting
Mar 26, 2020
Ottumwa Police have a man in custody in connection with a Tuesday night shooting. Around 11pm Tuesday (3/24), Ottumwa Police received several 911 calls about gunshots in the 1000 block of West Main Street. Police…
Jon Bon Jovi Asks Fans For Help Writing Song About Coronavirus Outbreak
Mar 26, 2020
Jon Bon Jovi has reached out to his fans across the world to request their help in writing a new song called "Do What You Can," revolving around the struggles of making it through the…
First case of coronavirus in Mahaska County
Mar 25, 2020
There is now a reported case of coronavirus in Mahaska County. Mahaska Health announced Wednesday afternoon (3/25) that a person aged 61 to 80 tested positive for the virus and it’s believed that person caught…
Hospital Notes
Mar 25, 2020
As of Wednesday morning (3/25), Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa will begin in-car screenings for all patients entering the facility. All patients coming to Mahaska Health for any reason will need to pass an in-car screening…
White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
Mar 25, 2020
By ANDREW TAYLOR, LISA MASCARO and JONATHAN LEMIRE WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush…
John Fogerty Performs CCR Hits For Rolling Stone's 'In My Room' Series
Mar 25, 2020
John Fogerty performed several Creedence Clearwater Revival hits for Rolling Stone's latest installment of "In My Room." "In My Room" is a new IGTV series in which musicians perform from their homes, as most musical…
On hold: Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021
Mar 24, 2020
By EDDIE PELLS, STEPHEN WADE and MARI YAMAGUCHI TOKYO (AP) — The IOC announced a first-of-its-kind postponement of the Summer Olympics on Tuesday, bowing to the realities of a coronavirus pandemic that is shutting down…