Backers say cannabis bill imperfect, but worth supporting
Jun 04, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The Iowa Senate has sent Governor Reynolds a bill to adjust Iowa’s medical marijuana program. It will not boost the potency of the cannabis products as significantly as a bill she vetoed…
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Miller-Meeks wins 2nd district GOP Primary
Jun 03, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa will have a fourth chance to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Miller-Meeks got 48% of the vote and defeated four challengers to…
Iowa’s governor says National Guard ready, not needed at this time
Jun 02, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Governor Kim Reynolds today said the Iowa National Guard is “potentially” part of the state’s response to rioting and property destruction, but the governor indicated Guard soldiers are not needed at this…
Protests, looting, vandalism at Iowa shopping malls
Jun 01, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Protesters broke into a Des Moines shopping mall late Sunday afternoon, looting stores that had closed early, including a Target. On Sunday night, a Davenport mall was vandalized. Early this morning, two…
Oskaloosa City Council meets Monday
Jun 01, 2020
Monday night (6/1), the Oskaloosa City Council meets to vote on waiving the sidewalk requirement along A Avenue and Gateway Drive. The First Church of Nazarene wants to put in a recreation trail south of…
Southern Iowa Speedway Next Race Wednesday, June 10
May 29, 2020
Oskaloosa, Iowa: The next scheduled racing event will be held on Wednesday, June 10 at the Mahaska County Monster ½ mile dirt track located on the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa. June 3rd was a scheduled…
VanDusseldorp Breaks 16 year Drought With SIS Win
May 28, 2020
By Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: With rain showers blanketing Southern Iowa on Wednesday the Southern Iowa Speedway was able to dodge the rain long enough to get racing action in. Night number two of the…
Casinos preparing to open at the beginning of June
May 28, 2020
BY DAR DANIELSON The 19 state-licensed casinos are allowed to reopen on June 1st and are starting to release their plans for getting the slot machines working again. The manager of the state’s largest facility, Gary…
Iowa officials confirm COVID-19 outbreaks at two Perdue Farms plants
May 27, 2020
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…
Eddyville Cargill plant receives state grant
May 26, 2020
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,…