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Hart to seek another recount in second district race
Dec 03, 2020 by Rick Watts
A Democratic congressional candidate in Iowa who trailed by six votes after a recount said Wednesday she will forgo further legal challenges in the state and instead appeal directly to the U.S. House for review.…
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Reynolds wants more federal COVID-19 relief
Dec 02, 2020 by Rick Watts
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday (12/1) called for Congress to approve money for businesses and families struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic, but she said there are no plans to use available state funds…
Miller-Meeks declared winner in US Congress race
Dec 01, 2020 by Rick Watts
It is official. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has been elected to Congress in Iowa’s 2nd District. Votes from the November 3 general election were officially certified Monday (11/30) by the State Board of Canvass and Republican Miller-Meeks defeated…
Osky's Lighted Christmas Parade is Saturday night
Dec 01, 2020 by Rick Watts
An Oskaloosa tradition is coming up. The annual Lighted Christmas Parade downtown will be held Saturday night (12/5) from 6-8pm. But because of coronavirus concerns, the parade will be different this year…as Oskaloosa Main Street…
Miller-Meeks still leads Congressional race after recount
Nov 30, 2020 by Rick Watts
A Republican candidate is hanging onto a single-digit lead in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District after a recount in a race that will help determine the size of Democrats’ majority in the House of Representatives. Republican…
Local shopping
Nov 27, 2020 by Rick Watts
Shoppers looking for Christmas gifts tend to come out in big numbers on this day after Thanksgiving. In Oskaloosa, Friday (11/27) is Plaid Friday, where some local businesses are offering discounts if you wear plaid.…
Gas leak forces North Mahaska school evacuation
Nov 25, 2020 by Rick Watts
North Mahaska schools were evacuated Tuesday afternoon (11/24) after a natural gas leak was reported at the Dollar General store a quarter mile away from the school. Around 1:45pm, a utility company that was digging…
Ottumwa policeman put on leave after arrest
Nov 24, 2020 by Rick Watts
An Ottumwa Police Officer has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for domestic assault. Officer Jordan Woodward was off duty when he was arrested November 19 for an incident that was reported…
Mahaska County ballot recount for 2nd District Congressional seat
Nov 23, 2020 by Rick Watts
The recount for Iowa’s Second Congressional District seat moves to Mahaska County Monday (11/23). You’ll remember Rita Hart asked for the recount after the final count had Mariannette Miller-Meeks leading Hart by approximately 50 votes. …
Oskaloosa's holiday lights will be turned on Saturday night
Nov 20, 2020 by Rick Watts
A holiday tradition in Oskaloosa will take place Saturday night (11/21). But like many things this year, Painting With Lights will be different because of coronavirus concerns. "On Saturday, November 21 at 6pm, you'll be…
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