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Test Iowa gets good grades
May 15, 2020 by Rick Watts
During Thursday’s (5/14) daily press briefing, Governor Kim Reynolds shared good news about the reliability of the Test Iowa program. "I'm pleased to announce that the State Hygienic Lab completed the Test Iowa validation process (Wednesday). Achieving…
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Reynolds mulls over lifting coronavirus restrictions
May 13, 2020 by Rick Watts
Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday (5/12) she’s still considering how far to go in lifting local public health restrictions, as the state reported 18 more deaths from the coronavirus. Reynolds had planned to announce which…
Only two places to vote this June in Mahaska County
May 12, 2020 by Rick Watts
There will only be two places to vote in Mahaska County for the June 2 primary election. The Ag Extension Office Building at 212 North I Street in Oskaloosa will be the polling place if…
Osky School Board meets Tuesday
May 12, 2020 by Rick Watts
The Oskaloosa School Board will consider adjusting its calendar for the upcoming school year at Tuesday night’s (5/12) meeting. Governor Reynolds has allowed Iowa school districts to start the school year earlier than the mandatory…
Monday coronavirus figures
May 11, 2020 by Rick Watts
There has been a sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Wapello County. Figures released Monday (5/11) from the Iowa Department of Public Health say 41 new COVID-19 cases have been found in…
Public meeting on bypass
May 11, 2020 by Rick Watts
There is going to be a public forum Monday night (5/11) to discuss a proposed bypass from US Highway 63 to State Highway 23. The meeting is being held online to follow social distancing requirements…
OHS graduation postponed
May 08, 2020 by Rick Watts
Oskaloosa High School is postponing its graduation ceremony. Instead of being held May 17, Osky’s graduation will now take place Saturday, June 13. The location will be the same—at the high school’s north parking lot. …
Coronavirus update
May 07, 2020 by Rick Watts
Still more new coronavirus cases are being reported in Iowa. Thursday’s (5/7) report from the Iowa Department of Public Health lists another 655 positive COVID-19 cases for a pandemic total of 11,059. 40 of these…
Tyson to reopen Waterloo meatpacking plant on Thursday
May 06, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Two weeks after being closed following an outbreak of COVID-19, the Tyson Fresh Meats plant in Waterloo is set to reopen. Company officials say Tyson’s largest pork processing facility will resume limited…
Governor Reynolds to meet with President Trump
May 06, 2020 by Rick Watts
Governor Kim Reynolds will not hold her daily news conference Wednesday (5/6). She will be flying to Washington to meet with President Trump. "I will be going to give him an update on what we're…
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