Gov. Reynolds' extends public health emergency
Mar 27, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds is ordering the closure of more nonessential businesses to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Reynolds announced Thursday (3/26) that she had expanded an earlier closure order to include stores selling furniture,…
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ACM Announces Performers For "Our Country" Special
Mar 27, 2020
CBS and the ACM will air a new two-hour special, “ACM Presents: Our Country” in place of the now-postponed ACM Awards. The show will feature artists performing from home via video chat, and also sharing…
3.3 million seek US jobless aid, nearly 5 times earlier high
Mar 26, 2020
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — almost five times the previous record set in 1982 — amid a widespread economic shutdown caused by the…
One arrested in Ottumwa shooting
Mar 26, 2020
Ottumwa Police have a man in custody in connection with a Tuesday night shooting. Around 11pm Tuesday (3/24), Ottumwa Police received several 911 calls about gunshots in the 1000 block of West Main Street. Police…
COVID-19 update
Mar 26, 2020
There are 34 new cases of coronavirus reported in Iowa. That brings the statewide total as of Thursday (3/26) to 179. Among these new cases are the one previously reported in Mahaska County. There’s also…
Taylor Swift Donates $3K To Photographer Struggling Due To Coronavirus
Mar 26, 2020
A lot of folks are struggling financially due to the coronavirus, and Taylor Swift just helped out one of them. A freelance music photographer named Holly Turner just shared on social media that Taylor donated…
First case of coronavirus in Mahaska County
Mar 25, 2020
There is now a reported case of coronavirus in Mahaska County. Mahaska Health announced Wednesday afternoon (3/25) that a person aged 61 to 80 tested positive for the virus and it’s believed that person caught…
Osky students won't make up time missed to coronavirus
Mar 25, 2020
The three weeks of school that Oskaloosa students are missing due to the coronavirus concerns will not be made up at the end of this year’s school calendar. Oskaloosa School Superintendent Paula Wright: "The Board…
Hospital notes
Mar 25, 2020
As of Wednesday morning (3/25), Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa will begin in-car screenings for all patients entering the facility. All patients coming to Mahaska Health for any reason will need to pass an in-car screening…
White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
Mar 25, 2020
By ANDREW TAYLOR, LISA MASCARO and JONATHAN LEMIRE WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush…