Justice Dept. files landmark antitrust case against Google
Oct 20, 2020
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and MARCY GORDON WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for antitrust violations, alleging that it abused its dominance in online search and advertising to stifle competition and harm…
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Chamber Seeks Award Nominations
Oct 20, 2020
Would you like to nominate a business or individual who has made a big difference in Mahaska County in the past year? Mahaska Chamber & Development Group will again be presenting several civic awards at their annual meeting. This…
Grassley says ‘going bigger’ on pandemic relief creates problems
Oct 20, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Republican Senator Chuck Grassley says the $300 billion coronavirus relief package Senate Republicans plan to vote on this week could be a starting point for negotiations. “Since we can agree on these…
Parts of the state lagging behind in harvest
Oct 20, 2020
BY DAR DANIELSON The soybean harvest is entering the last lap — while the corn harvest is getting closer to being done after a week of good weather. The U.S.D.A. report shows just ten percent of…
Garth Brooks Reveals Release Date for "Fun" And "Triple Deluxe Live"
Oct 20, 2020
Garth Brooks fans are finally getting his new album. The singer just announced that his long-awaited record “Fun,” will drop on November 20th, along with a new live album, “Triple Deluxe Live.” Fans have already…
Trump, Biden go on offense in states they’re trying to flip
Oct 19, 2020
By BRIAN SLODYSKO, JILL COLVIN and WILL WEISSERT CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden went on offense over the weekend as both campaigned in states they are trying…
U of I won't give in to demand from former football players
Oct 19, 2020
The University of Iowa said it would not pay a demand from eight Black former football players for $20 million in compensation for alleged racial discrimination they faced playing for the Hawkeyes. The university general…
Coronavirus update
Oct 19, 2020
There was a big jump in coronavirus cases in Mahaska County over the weekend. The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 30 new cases in Mahaska County from Saturday (10/17) and Sunday (10/18). That brings…
Oskaloosa Police investigate shooting
Oct 19, 2020
Oskaloosa Police are investigating a shooting that injured a juvenile. Police were called to a residence in the 1900 block of 17th Avenue East around 8:30 last Thursday night (10/15) about a possible shooting. When Police…
Kelly Clarkson Once Signed An Autograph As Carrie Underwood
Oct 19, 2020
Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood don’t look anything alike, but Kelly says she was once mistaken for her fellow “American Idol” winner, and just played a long. The confession came during an “I'm Awesome At…