Mahaska Health receives FCC grant for telehealth
Jun 23, 2020
Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa has received a grant from the Federal Communications Commission to go towards teleconferencing. The $68,620 grant will be used to buy laptop computers and telehealth conferencing equipment to connect doctors with…
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Boy dies in accidental shooting
Jun 22, 2020
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accidental shooting that left a juvenile boy from Kalona dead. The Sheriff’s Office says it received a 911 call about a shooting around 10:20 Friday morning (6/19)…
Iowa unemployment at 10%
Jun 19, 2020
Iowa’s unemployment rate was 10% in May, down from April but still remarkably high as many businesses and organizations curtailed operations due to the coronavirus. Iowa Workforce Development reported Friday (6/19) that the May unemployment…
Agee, VanDerwal Among Winners As Southern Iowa Speedway Welcomes Fans
Jun 18, 2020
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Southern Iowa Speedway hosted Kids Night by Bill & Rays Truck Repair on Wednesday night with a nice crowd in attendance on the first night of racing with fans…
Crystal Heights resident dies from COVID-19
Jun 17, 2020
Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa is reporting one of its residents has died from coronavirus. Of 59 residents who tested positive for COVID-19, 14 have died, while 43 have recovered. And all 18 Crystal…
Indians Baseball and Softball open with win
Jun 16, 2020
In baseball, Oskaloosa used a five run first inning to defeat Pella Christian 8-3 in Oskaloosa Monday night (6/15). Senior Colton Butler went three for three with three runs batted in for the Indians. Five…
Mahaska County to consider senior housing
Jun 15, 2020
At Monday’s (6/15) Mahaska County Board meeting, the Board voted to contribute $5000 toward a study on senior housing in the county. Wyndell Campbell, who worked on a preliminary study for the County, says while…
‘We hear you,’ Iowa lawmakers tell protesters as police reform bill passes
Jun 12, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The Iowa legislature has unanimously passed a police reform bill — responding to the police misconduct the nation saw when a bystander in Minneapolis videotaped the death of George Floyd. Representative Ras…
Crystal Heights coronavirus update
Jun 11, 2020
Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa tells the No Coast Network that 31 of its residents have recovered from COVID-19 as of Wednesday (6/10). 56 of Crystal Heights’ residents have tested positive for coronavirus with…
No more open campus at Osky High
Jun 10, 2020
This coming fall, Oskaloosa High seniors will not be able to take advantage of an open campus. That change was approved at Tuesday’s (6/9) Oskaloosa School Board meeting. Removing the open campus privilege was part of…