STATE NEWS

Monday coronavirus figures

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…
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Public meeting on bypass

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…
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Iowa GOP to meet by mail

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…
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Coronavirus update

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…
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Two dead in Washington house fire

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…
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