Two arrested after Ottumwa chase
Apr 10, 2020
It started as a routine traffic stop, but turned into a chase and led to two Ottumwa men being arrested. Around 11:30 Wednesday morning (4/8), a Wapello County Sheriff’s Deputy tried to stop a car…
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Gas prices continue to drop
Apr 09, 2020
You may be doing a double take the next time you fill up your gas tank. According to Iowa Triple-A, the statewide average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $1.64. That’s down…
Sigourney schools continue to teach during pandemic
Apr 08, 2020
School districts across Iowa are deciding how they will teach students while schools remain closed due to coronavirus concerns. Sigourney Schools Superintendent Dave Harper says his district is using the enrichment option Governor Reynolds suggested…
Vermeer employee tests positive for COVID-19
Apr 07, 2020
Vermeer Corporation is confirming that one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. A press release from Vermeer says that person has not been on Vermeer’s Pella campus since the week of March 9. …
Oskaloosa City Council to hold Virtual Meeting
Apr 06, 2020
The Oskaloosa City Council is asking that if you’re interested in Monday night’s (4/6) meeting, you can do so online. We’ll have a link up at KBOE Radio dot com and Radio KMZN dot com…
Powerball jackpots shrink as people stay home
Apr 03, 2020
Look for Powerball jackpots to get even smaller as the coronavirus keeps more people at home, not out buying lottery tickets. It was only last week that the Powerball Product Group announced it would cut…
De Groot appointed Mahaska Chamber & Development Group Director
Apr 02, 2020
Deann De Groot, who has been serving as the Interim Mahaska Chamber & Development Director for the past few weeks, officially became the permanent Chamber Director on April 1st. De Groot will be responsible for…
Absentee ballot forms to be sent to all Iowa voters
Apr 01, 2020
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says the state will mail an absentee ballot request form to every active registered voter in the state -- for voting in the June 2 primary. "The June 2…
Interpower helps in fighting coronavirus
Mar 31, 2020
An Oskaloosa business is doing its part to fight the coronavirus. "Our operation alone will help get someplace in the neighborhood of 10,000 to 20,000 ventilators to market quickly." Bob Wersen is the President of…
Nursing home patients dealing with COVID-19 restrictions
Mar 30, 2020
Since visitors are not allowed to visit patients in hospitals and nursing homes, those patients may feel a bit lonely at this time. Tina Steffen, administrator at Oskaloosa Care Center, says her patients are doing…