COVID-19 business impact in Wapello County
Aug 04, 2020
Based on an online survey conducted on behalf of Iowa Economic Development Authority from May 14 through May 29, results from 72 respondents from Wapello County reveal- Nearly 64% of the survey respondents were small businesses…
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Iowa doctors rally for statewide mask mandate
Aug 03, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA NEWS - Physicians from around the state gathered on the Iowa Capitol steps this weekend to call on Governor Reynolds to either issue a statewide mask mandate — or at…
No swimming at two beaches at Lake Red Rock
Jul 31, 2020
The US Army Corps of Engineers is not recommending swimming at the North Overlook and Whitebreast beaches at Lake Red Rock. The reason is high bacteria levels. The beaches, located near Pella, will be posted…
Osky's Sweet Corn Serenade Today
Jul 30, 2020
Oskaloosa’s annual Sweet Corn Serenade will be held Thursday afternoon (7/30) into the early evening. Usually, it’s held downtown around the town square. But because of COVID-19 concerns, there won’t be as many places on…
Volunteers wanted for Back to School Fair
Jul 29, 2020
If you want to receive back to school supplies from the upcoming Back to School Fair in Oskaloosa, you have until this Friday (7/31) to register. You can do that at the United Way of…
Physicians ask Governor Reynolds to make masks mandatory
Jul 28, 2020
Iowa physician groups are urging Governor Kim Reynolds to order the public to wear masks as cases continue to rise. The Des Moines Register reports that the Iowa Medical Society and 14 other health-professional groups said Monday…
Volunteering for Sweet Corn Serenade
Jul 27, 2020
Oskaloosa’s Sweet Corn Serenade is looking for volunteers. The annual event is this Thursday (7/30). Volunteers are needed at the information booth from 1 to 3pm, 3 to 6pm and 6 to 9pm; meal prep…
Watch out for heat Today
Jul 24, 2020
It’s going to be a hot one today (Friday - 7/24). The National Weather Service says warm and humid air will push into the area this afternoon, which will make it feel like 100 degrees. …
Coronavirus update
Jul 23, 2020
No new deaths have been reported over the last day from coronavirus in Iowa. The statewide total from the pandemic holds at 808. But another 716 new cases were reported as of Thursday morning (7/23)…
Reuter hired as Oskaloosa Main Street Director
Jul 22, 2020
An Oskaloosa native is the new program director for Oskaloosa Main Street. Jessica Reuter took the job earlier this month after working for Iowa Valley Resource Conservation and Development in Amana. Reuter tells the No…