‘Soul-crushing’: US COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day
Sep 22, 2021
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH AP - COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying…
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Oskaloosa student named Commended Student
Sep 22, 2021
An Oskaloosa High School student has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Andrew Drost is one of 34,000 Commended Students around the country honored for their academic promise. Drost…
Independent autopsy ordered in Ottumwa woman's death
Sep 22, 2021
Judge Myron Gookin has granted Gregory Allen Showalter Sr. an independent autopsy. Showalter has been charged in the murder of his wife, Helen Showalter. Defendant Showalter's attorney, Bob Breckenridge, petitioned the court in August to…
New Swim Spa Company Readies for Ottumwa Opening
Sep 22, 2021
MAAX Spas®, a leading hot tub and swim spa manufacturer based in Chandler, Arizona will begin operations by year-end at the former Universal Rundle facility located at 2908 N. Court,” announced Sharon Stroh, VP of…
‘The world must wake up’: Tasks daunting as UN meeting opens
Sep 21, 2021
By EDITH M. LEDERER NEW YORK (AP) — In person and on screen, world leaders returned to the United Nations’ foremost gathering for the first time in the pandemic era on Tuesday with a formidable,…
Threat made to North Mahaska student
Sep 21, 2021
The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office is looking into threats made to a North Mahaska High School student. The threats were made on social media Monday night (9/20). After Sheriff’s Deputies talked to the student and…
Flu shot clinics coming in Poweshiek County
Sep 21, 2021
The Poweshiek County Public Health Department is gearing up for flu shot season. They’ll hold a series of flu shot clinics starting Wednesday, September 29. You might be wondering if getting vaccinated for COVID-19 will…
Iowa Farm Co-op Hit by Ransomware Attack
Sep 21, 2021
A ransomware attack by the BlackMatter gang forced New Cooperative, an association of Iowa corn and soy farmers, to take their systems offline but it said it created workarounds to receive grain and distribute feed,…
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Sep 20, 2021
By LAURAN NEERGAARD Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon -- a key step toward beginning vaccinations…
Slight chance of storms
Sep 20, 2021
If you’ve been hoping for some rain, there’s a good chance you’ll get it late Monday afternoon and into the evening (9/20). The National Weather Service says there is a slight risk of severe storms…