One dead after rollover accident in Jasper County
Nov 19, 2020
One person is dead after a rollover accident in Jasper County. The Iowa State Patrol says a semi was eastbound on Interstate 80 shortly after 5am Wednesday (11/18) when the vehicle dropped off onto the…
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Miranda Lambert To Be Inducted Into The National Cowgirl Hall Of Fame
Nov 19, 2020
Miranda Lambert has just landed another honor. The singer is set to be inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. Miranda, a Texas native, is being recognized for the work she does…
Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95% effective, seeking clearance soon
Nov 18, 2020
By LINDA A. JOHNSON Pfizer says that more interim results from its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study suggest the shots are 95% effective and that the vaccine protects older people most at risk of dying from…
Oskaloosa Middle & High Schools to start hybrid learning
Nov 18, 2020
The Oskaloosa School District is responding to the increase in coronavirus cases across the region. Oskaloosa Superintendent Paula Wright released a video message Tuesday (11/17). "A hybrid schedule for Oskaloosa Middle School and Oskaloosa High…
Reynolds acknowledges pushback against mask mandate
Nov 18, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says mask wearing in public places is the “responsible thing to do,” but not every situation requires a face covering. Reynolds issued a public health proclamation last requiring…
New coronavirus closings
Nov 18, 2020
The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office has suspended jail visitation until further notice and access to the Wapello County Law Enforcement Center will be limited. You are asked to call Ottumwa Police or the Wapello County…
Carrie Underwood's Holiday Special Coming December 3rd
Nov 18, 2020
Carrie Underwood is set to star in her own holiday special for HBO Max, and now it has an airdate. The singer’s special, “My Gift,” will begin streaming December 3rd. The special will feature Carrie…
Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
Nov 17, 2020
By DAVID EGGERT and RACHEL LA CORTE From California to Pennsylvania, governors and mayors across the U.S. are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions amid the record-shattering resurgence of the virus that is all but certain to…
Grassley in quarantine after COVID exposure, awaits test results
Nov 17, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Senator Chuck Grassley has been exposed to COVID-19 and has taken a test to see if he’s contracted the virus. Grassley, who is 87, is the senate president pro tempore and third…
Recount underway in Iowa’s 2nd district, closest federal race in the US
Nov 17, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The recount of more than 400-thousand ballots cast in Iowa’s second congressional district race has begun. Democrat Rita Hart asked for the recount after preliminary results last week showed her trailing Republican…