Local shopping
Nov 27, 2020
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.…
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Gas leak forces North Mahaska school evacuation
Nov 25, 2020
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
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
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
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…
One dead after rollover accident in Jasper County
Nov 19, 2020
One person is dead after a rollover accident in Jasper County. The Iowa State Patrol says a semi was eastbound on Interstate 80 shortly after 5am Wednesday (11/18) when the vehicle dropped off onto the…
Reynolds acknowledges pushback against mask mandate
Nov 18, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says mask wearing in public places is the “responsible thing to do,” but not every situation requires a face covering. Reynolds issued a public health proclamation last requiring…
Coronavirus deaths in Iowa surpass 2000
Nov 17, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON As of this morning, the state website tracking coronavirus data shows more than 2000 Iowans have died of Covid. 2024 Iowans have died of the virus since March, when the first cases…
Governor Reynolds to Address Iowa on COVID 19
Nov 16, 2020
This evening, Gov. Reynolds will give a live address to Iowans on COVID19, the need for Iowans to practice safe mitigation efforts, as well as announce new steps to fight the virus in order to…
State board recommends Reynolds issue mask mandate statewide
Nov 13, 2020
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR The Iowa State Board of Health has voted to recommend that Governor Kim Reynolds issue a statewide mask mandate. The vote was 7-2 among the board members — all of whom were…