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Volunteers wanted for Back to School Fair

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…
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Physicians ask Governor Reynolds to make masks mandatory

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…
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Volunteering for Sweet Corn Serenade

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…
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Watch out for heat Today

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. …
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Coronavirus update

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)…
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Reuter hired as Oskaloosa Main Street Director

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…
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Train derailed after being struck by semi

A semi driver is in the hospital after the rig he was driving hit a train Monday morning (7/20) south of Eddyville.  The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened around 8:10am, when they…
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Southern Iowa Fair begins Today

The Southern Iowa Fair kicks off its week-long run Monday (7/20) in Oskaloosa.  Erica Antolik, the office manager at the Southern Iowa Fair, says there will be some changes at this year’s fair because of…
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Reynolds requires in-person school classes

Governor Kim Reynolds announced Friday (7/17) she would override local school districts and require students to spend at least half of their education time in classrooms despite concerns the move could endanger children and teachers…
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Wapello County hires first female deputy

The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office has hired its first female deputy.  Alexa Mikita is currently attending the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy at Camp Dodge.  She had worked as a Dispatcher with the Ottumwa Police Department…
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