Iowa's Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly to 3.6 Percent in November
Dec 18, 2020
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6 percent in November, a slight drop from the October revised rate of 3.7 percent. The state’s jobless rate was 2.8 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate…
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Osky pausing boys JV & 9th grade basketball
Dec 17, 2020
Oskaloosa is pausing its boys’ junior varsity and ninth grade basketball programs because of coronavirus concerns. Those teams will be off until December 28. So they will not play Friday night (12/18) at Norwalk, Saturday…
COVID vaccinations bring hope, but precautions still advised
Dec 16, 2020
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - University of Iowa hospital employees have started receiving the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine. Patricia Winokur oversaw the U-I’s Pfizer vaccine trial — and was pleased to be a…
Thomas wants clarification of October conviction
Dec 15, 2020
An Ottumwa woman convicted of killing her daughter wants the court to clarify its ruling against her. Kelsie Thomas was charged with first degree murder in the death of 5-year-old Cloe Chandler in July 2018. …
Review outlines multiple reasons for Iowa Caucus problems
Dec 14, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A review of the breakdown in reporting results from February’s Iowa Caucuses suggests actions by the Democratic National Committee were contributing factors, but the audit found state party leaders…
Oskaloosa will vote on raising the hotel & motel tax
Dec 11, 2020
Oskaloosa voters will decide in March if the City should raise its hotel and motel tax from five percent to seven percent. Oskaloosa City Manager Michael Schrock says the City Council voted to hold the…
Tonight is the best opportunity to see the Northern Lights
Dec 10, 2020
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - For Iowans who long to watch the fascinating swirls of green and purple waves of light in the sky, tonight will likely be your best opportunity. A powerful solar flare…
Albia Police seek hit and run driver
Dec 09, 2020
Albia Police are asking for your help in finding a hit and run driver. Police say that around 9:30 Sunday night (12/6), an injured 36-year-old man was found lying on the road at the 200…
Float winners from Saturday's Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Display
Dec 09, 2020
Here are the People’s Choice-winning floats from Saturday’s (12/5) Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Display. Oskaloosa Christian School took first place, Musco Sports Lighting second place and the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation float earned third place. Over…
Oskaloosa School Board meets Tuesday
Dec 08, 2020
The Oskaloosa School Board will elect officers for the new year at Tuesday night’s (12/8) meeting. The Board will also discuss policies regarding student privacy, as well as design plans for building projects at the…