Grassley says ‘going bigger’ on pandemic relief creates problems
Oct 20, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Republican Senator Chuck Grassley says the $300 billion coronavirus relief package Senate Republicans plan to vote on this week could be a starting point for negotiations. “Since we can agree on these…
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Coronavirus update
Oct 19, 2020
There was a big jump in coronavirus cases in Mahaska County over the weekend. The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 30 new cases in Mahaska County from Saturday (10/17) and Sunday (10/18). That brings…
Main Street Ottumwa receives grant
Oct 16, 2020
Main Street Ottumwa has been awarded a $75,000 challenge grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The grant money will be used to renovate the Southern Iowa Utilities Building at 307 East Main Street.
Knoxville Raceway releases preliminary 2021 schedule
Oct 15, 2020
After a season interrupted by coronavirus, Knoxville Raceway has released its tentative schedule for 2021. The new racing season opens April 17….with the 60th running of the Knoxville Nationals August 11-14. There's more information here: https://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/Article/2315/knoxville-raceway-announces-2021-season-schedule
Osky Middle School reports positive COVID-19 tests
Oct 13, 2020
The Oskaloosa School District says several members of the Middle School have tested positive for coronavirus. The statement doesn’t say how many are students or how many are staff members. Oskaloosa Middle School is going…
Registering to vote
Oct 12, 2020
With Election Day three weeks away, you’ve probably seen several reminders through the mail and social media about registering to vote. Mahaska County Auditor Sue Brown tells the No Coast Network you don’t have to…
Fire destroys rural Blakesburg home
Oct 09, 2020
Fire destroyed a home in rural Blakesburg Thursday morning (10/8). Blakesburg firefighters were called around 3:15am Thursday to a report of smoke and flames at a home on 225th Avenue. The couple inside the home was…
Lighted Christmas Parade to be in reverse format this year
Oct 08, 2020
Oskaloosa Main Street is going ahead with plans for this year’s Lighted Christmas Parade on December 5. Main Street Director Jessica Reuter says this year’s parade will be in a reverse format. "That doesn't mean…
Two people in Oskaloosa school district test positive for coronavirus
Oct 07, 2020
The Oskaloosa School District says one person inside the High School and one inside the Middle School have both tested positive for coronavirus. In a statement released Tuesday (10/6), the School District says contact tracing…
Flu shot clinics in Poweshiek County
Oct 06, 2020
It’s time to get a flu shot. UnityPoint Health in Grinnell will have flu shot clinics at Poweshiek County schools during October. Poweshiek County health and wellness director Shauna Callaway tells us where and when…