LOCAL NEWS
Gas prices continue to drop
Apr 09, 2020 by Rick Watts
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…
0
Share 

Read More
Sigourney schools continue to teach during pandemic
Apr 08, 2020 by Rick Watts
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 by Rick Watts
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 by Rick Watts
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 by Rick Watts
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 by Rick Watts
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 by Rick Watts
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 by Rick Watts
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 by Rick Watts
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…
Who's at greatest risk for coronavirus?
Mar 30, 2020 by Rick Watts
Mahaska County Public Health Coordinator Patty Malloy reminds us who would be at greater risk for getting the coronavirus. "People over the age of 65, underlying health conditions, including diabetes, serious heart condition, lung condition,…
NEWSLETTER
Stay updated, sign up for our newsletter.
Thanks for signing up!










