What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
Mar 20, 2020
AP - The death toll from the global pandemic surpassed 10,000 people worldwide and the effects of a global economy grinding to a halt because of the pandemic were beginning to show, from millions of unsold…
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Rolling Stones Postpone North American Tour
Mar 20, 2020
The Rolling Stones are the latest musical act to have postponed their performances due to the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. The band has postponed their 2020 No Filter Tour of North America. No new…
Keokuk County closes offices to the public
Mar 19, 2020
Keokuk County is now closing its offices to the public until further notice. If you’re planning to visit a county office, you’re asked to call first to see if the business can be handled over…
Jobless claims jump by 70,000 as virus starts to take hold
Mar 19, 2020
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits surged last week by 70,000, indicating that the impact of the coronavirus was starting to be felt in rising…
Oskaloosa schools open Monday for students to retrieve items
Mar 19, 2020
Oskaloosa schools will be opening their doors on Monday, March 23 to allow parents and students to retrieve essential items from a student’s locker. Only parents will be allowed in Oskaloosa Elementary School. Monday’s hours…
David Crosby Worried About Losing Home If Tour Canceled
Mar 19, 2020
David Crosby said in an interview with GQ that he is worried about losing his home if his summer tour dates get canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the interview, Crosby said, "I'm sitting…
Foster, Shearer, Stout named first team All-State
Mar 18, 2020
Oskaloosa’s Xavier Foster has been named to the Class 3A All-State boys’ basketball team, courtesy of the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. The senior averaged 23.4 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.7 blocked shots a game…
Trump invokes emergency authority; Big 3 automakers closing
Mar 18, 2020
By TIM SULLIVAN and DAVID RISING MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday moved to invoke emergency authority to marshal industry to fight the coronavirus, as the economic fallout from the crisis mounted with…
Mahaska County limiting access to County offices
Mar 18, 2020
Mahaska County is asking the public to stay away from the County Courthouse as much as possible. County Board Chairman Mark Groenendyk says these guidelines take effect at noon Wednesday (3/18). "We are going to try…
Billboard Music Awards Postponed
Mar 18, 2020
Another award show is being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The latest is the Billboard Music Awards, which was supposed to take place April 29th in Las Vegas. "In accordance with the current guidelines…