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Iowa officials confirm COVID-19 outbreaks at two Perdue Farms plants
May 27, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON State officials today confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks at pork processing facilities in northwest Iowa. A spokesperson for the company says the testing was done three weeks ago, on the 4th and 5th of…
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Eddyville Cargill plant receives state grant
May 26, 2020 by Rick Watts
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved an award that will help create 14 new jobs at Eddyville’s Cargill plant. Linda Crookham-Hansen presented the project to the board Friday (5/22). "Cargill in Monroe County,…
Congressman King says scrutiny is welcomed
May 26, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The five candidates competing in the GOP Primary in Iowa’s 4th congressional district are quarreling about their conservative credentials and their ability to win the district in November. Incumbent Steve King, who’s…
Reynolds says continued closures would have societal cost
May 22, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Within 10 days, the majority of businesses and facilities Governor Kim Reynolds ordered to close in March will have been allowed to reopen, under new pandemic-related guidelines. Reynolds says critics of her…
Southern Iowa Speedway Sees First Racing Action of 2020
May 21, 2020 by Rick Watts
By Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: One month following the scheduled racing season opener, the Southern Iowa Speedway was able to run races still under the Covid-19 Pandemic guidelines. Following Governor Reynolds restrictions, races were allowed…
Coronavirus update
May 20, 2020 by Rick Watts
The latest coronavirus numbers for Iowa, as of late Wednesday morning (5/20), show another 16 people have died from COVID-19 for a pandemic total of 383. And another 238 Iowans have tested positive for coronavirus,…
Oskaloosa named Tree City USA
May 19, 2020 by Rick Watts
Oskaloosa Mayor David Krutzfeldt had an announcement at Monday’s (5/18) City Council meeting: "I received a letter from the Arbor Day Foundation saying 'Congratulations to Oskaloosa.' We were named a 2019 Tree City USA." Krutzfeldt…
Oskaloosa City Council meets
May 18, 2020 by Rick Watts
Monday night (5/18), the Oskaloosa City Council meets to consider approving plans and the cost for repaving 3rd Avenue East between South 11th Street and South 17th Street. Monday's Oskaloosa City Council meeting starts at 6. Again, because…
Southern Iowa Speedway Set to Open May 20
May 15, 2020 by Rick Watts
The Southern Iowa Speedway is set to open the 2020 Racing season on the ½ mile dirt track located on the Mahaska County Fairgrounds. Wednesday, May 20th the first racing action of the season will…
Ottumwa man charged with assault
May 15, 2020 by Rick Watts
An Ottumwa man has been charged with aggravated assault after an incident Thursday morning (5/14) in an Ottumwa alley. Ottumwa Police say they were called around 9:10am about a disturbance in the south alley of…
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