STATE NEWS

Governor Kim Reynolds is encouraging Iowans to do what’s best for their personal health, while also recognizing the state has to re-open businesses as the coronavirus pandemic enters its eleventh week. "We can and must strike…

During Thursday’s (5/14) daily press briefing, Governor Kim Reynolds shared good news about the reliability of the Test Iowa program. "I'm pleased to announce that the State Hygienic Lab completed the Test Iowa validation process (Wednesday).  Achieving…

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday (5/12) she’s still considering how far to go in lifting local public health restrictions, as the state reported 18 more deaths from the coronavirus. Reynolds had planned to announce which…

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…

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…

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…

There is going to be a public forum Monday night (5/11) to discuss a proposed bypass from US Highway 63 to State Highway 23.  The meeting is being held online to follow social distancing requirements…

The Republican Party of Iowa plans to hold its state convention via mail-in ballot, rather than gathering in Des Moines this summer because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The party announced Thursday (5/7) all…

Still more new coronavirus cases are being reported in Iowa.  Thursday’s (5/7) report from the Iowa Department of Public Health lists another 655 positive COVID-19 cases for a pandemic total of 11,059. 40 of these…

Two people are dead after a weekend house fire in Washington.  Around 2:30am Saturday (5/2), Washington County Communications was told of a house fire at 2687 Wayland Road.  When the fire was put out, the…