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Yesterday was National Doctors Day, and to mark the occasion, and celebrate those on the front line of the coronavirus, the country community has launched a new campaign called Gratitunes.  The initiative supports the Vanderbilt…

Since visitors are not allowed to visit patients in hospitals and nursing homes, those patients may feel a bit lonely at this time.  Tina Steffen, administrator at Oskaloosa Care Center, says her patients are doing…

NEW YORK (AP) — A Navy hospital ship with 1,000 beds is set to arrive Monday in New York City as officials pressed for more federal help. Mayor Bill de Blasio said President Donald Trump’s…

Iowa health officials have confirmed 38 more cases of the coronavirus and a fourth death. The Iowa Department of Public Health said Sunday (3/29) that the state now has 336 positive cases, up from 299…

Mahaska County Public Health Coordinator Patty Malloy reminds us who would be at greater risk for getting the coronavirus. "People over the age of 65, underlying health conditions, including diabetes, serious heart condition, lung condition,…

Knoxville Raceway is delaying the start of its 2020 racing season until Saturday, May 2.  The races scheduled for April 18 and 25 have been rescheduled to Friday, May 29 and Friday, July 3.

JOE DIFFIE died yesterday because of complications from COVID-19. He was 61. His family posted the news on Facebook. It was only Friday that he announced he had tested positive for coronavirus. Joe had 17…

By DAN SEWELL CINCINNATI (AP) — In the battle to keep their New York City restaurant going despite sharp restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak, the owners of Il Posto Accanto are relying on something Beatrice…

Oskaloosa--Three Statesmen cagers were honored for tremendous seasons as the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball All-America teams were announced Thursday. Dexter Hood (Sr., Tuscaloosa, Ala.) was selected for the 10-person first team, while Kevion Blaylock (Jr., Houston, Texas, Information…

It’s been over two weeks since Oskaloosa School students were in class. And the district’s Elementary School teachers miss their kids.  So this morning, over 40 cars filled with elementary teachers paraded through Oskaloosa.  Third…