Osky students won't make up time missed to coronavirus
Mar 25, 2020
The three weeks of school that Oskaloosa students are missing due to the coronavirus concerns will not be made up at the end of this year’s school calendar. Oskaloosa School Superintendent Paula Wright: "The Board…
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Mahaska Health seeks grant for telehealth services
Mar 24, 2020
With word last Friday (3/20) that the State of Iowa would be making $2.4 million in Community Development Block Grant money available to public health agencies, Mahaska Health is making a request for $85,692. Mahaska…
Eggs and Issues cancelled
Mar 24, 2020
Saturday’s (3/28) Eggs and Issues public meeting in Oskaloosa has been cancelled because of coronavirus concerns. The meeting will not be rescheduled, thus ending the Eggs and Issues program for the season. Remember, you can…
March 23-27 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa
Mar 23, 2020
OTTUMWA – The Wapello County Emergency Management Agency, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD), National Weather Service (NWS), and Iowa Emergency Management Association (IEMA) have joined together to promote Severe Weather Awareness…
Shelter director: Pets not at risk for coronavirus
Mar 20, 2020
Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter in Oskaloosa has closed its doors to the public. Shelter Director Terry Gott explains why he made that call. "We thought it would be the best decision with all this going…
Penn Central Mall changes
Mar 19, 2020
There have been some changes at Penn Central Mall because of the coronavirus. Mall manager Mike Gipple says some stores have cut back on their hours. "Goodwill will be reducing its hours from 10 until…
Nine new coronavirus cases confirmed in Iowa
Mar 19, 2020
Iowa health officials have confirmed nine additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the state's total Wednesday (3/18) to 38. The Iowa Department of Public Health says three of the cases are residents of Johnson County, two…
Penn Central Mall still open for walking
Mar 18, 2020
Those of you who are interested in getting your exercise can still do that at Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa. Mall manager Mike Gipple explains. "We are still allowing our walking in there. We are…
City of Oskaloosa offices closed to general public
Mar 18, 2020
As of Wednesday (3/18), the City of Oskaloosa is closing its offices to the general public. That includes City Hall, the Police Department, Fire Department and Public Works. You can still reach any of these…
Osky schools plan to deliver meals
Mar 17, 2020
The Oskaloosa School District is making plans to deliver meals to students while school is closed due to the coronavirus concerns. Several bus stops in the community have been designated for drive-up food service. You…