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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…

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…

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…

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…

The Oskaloosa Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center project moved closer to becoming reality Monday (3/16).  The Oskaloosa City Council at its regular meeting awarded a $27 million contract to Rochon Corporation to build the…

Monroe County Hospital and Clinics in Albia is now placing temporary restrictions on visitors because of coronavirus concerns.  As of now, only immediate family, loved ones and clergy will be allowed to visit patients at…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON A group of students was escorted out of the Iowa capitol by state troopers after some transgender students refused to leave a men’s restroom and use gender-neutral restrooms instead. Iowa Safe Schools…

Members of the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group will be the featured speakers at Saturday’s (3/14) Eggs and Issues in Oskaloosa.  People who chair various boards and committees will be on hand to answer your…

Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa is placing temporary restrictions on visitors.  As of Thursday (3/12), only primary caregivers will be allowed to visit patients at the hospital.  Those include parents and step-parents, spouses and significant others,…

The president of Grinnell College has told students they must leave the campus by March 23 to help halt the spread of the new coronavirus disease. Classes will continue to meet through Friday, the last…