Reynolds says continued closures would have societal cost
May 22, 2020
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…
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Southern Iowa Speedway Sees First Racing Action of 2020
May 21, 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Coronavirus update
May 15, 2020
Thursday’s (5/14) new coronavirus figures show 12 more Iowans have died from coronavirus, including one Jasper County resident. Overall, 318 Iowans have died from COVID-19. Also, there have been 386 new positive tests for coronavirus,…
Parker steps down as Osky boys basketball coach
May 13, 2020
At Tuesday’s (5/12) Oskaloosa School Board meeting, Boys’ varsity basketball coach Ryan Parker resigned. You’ll remember Parker missed a good deal of last season due to kidney problems and eventually needed a kidney transplant. Parker…
Reynolds to take additional COVID-19 precautions
May 12, 2020
Governor Reynolds also announced Monday (5/11) that a member of Vice President Pence’s staff who tested positive for COVID-19 was present when the Governor visited the White House last week. As a result, Reynolds says…