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Three people from Marion County, one from Mahaska County, one from Wapello County and one from Poweshiek County have died from coronavirus over the past week.  These are among 82 new deaths from COVID-19 reported…

The Iowa Supreme Court will be in Oskaloosa Thursday (9/23).  The Court will hear oral arguments in an appeal of a case Thursday night at 7 at George Daily Auditorium.  The public is invited to…

“Saturday Night Live” is going country for part of October. The NBC show just announced next month’s musical guests, with Kacey Musgraves and Brandi Carlile both booked. Kacey is set for the October 2nd season premiere, with host Owen Wilson, while Brandi…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…