Trump tends to his electoral map, Biden eyes Obama boost
Oct 21, 2020
By ZEKE MILLER, WILL WEISSERT and JONATHAN LEMIRE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is hopping from one must-win stop on the electoral map to the next in the leadup to a final presidential debate…
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Surge of Covid patients in Iowa hospitals continues
Oct 21, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The state’s coronavirus tracker shows more than 500 Covid patients are in an Iowa hospital today, a higher patient count than at any other time during the pandemic. An infectious disease expert…
Company working with Oskaloosa, Knoxville school districts is hacked
Oct 21, 2020
An online company hired by the Oskaloosa and Knoxville school districts has had a security breach that may have involved several students. Timberline provides Medicaid billing and information for over 190 Iowa school districts. Timberline…
Testimony ends in Kelsie Thomas retrial
Oct 21, 2020
Tuesday (10/20) was the final day of testimony in Kelsie Thomas’ retrial for first degree murder. The Ottumwa woman is accused of killing her 5-year-old daughter Cloe Chandler in July 2018. Thomas is facing trial…
The 2020 CMT Music Awards Are Tonight
Oct 21, 2020
The 2020 CMT Awards are happening tonight, and it’s bound to be a great night of music. The show, hosted by Kane Brown, Ashley McBryde and Sarah Hyland, as well as one more yet-to-be named…
Justice Dept. files landmark antitrust case against Google
Oct 20, 2020
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and MARCY GORDON WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for antitrust violations, alleging that it abused its dominance in online search and advertising to stifle competition and harm…
Chamber Seeks Award Nominations
Oct 20, 2020
Would you like to nominate a business or individual who has made a big difference in Mahaska County in the past year? Mahaska Chamber & Development Group will again be presenting several civic awards at their annual meeting. This…
Grassley says ‘going bigger’ on pandemic relief creates problems
Oct 20, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Republican Senator Chuck Grassley says the $300 billion coronavirus relief package Senate Republicans plan to vote on this week could be a starting point for negotiations. “Since we can agree on these…
Parts of the state lagging behind in harvest
Oct 20, 2020
BY DAR DANIELSON The soybean harvest is entering the last lap — while the corn harvest is getting closer to being done after a week of good weather. The U.S.D.A. report shows just ten percent of…
Garth Brooks Reveals Release Date for "Fun" And "Triple Deluxe Live"
Oct 20, 2020
Garth Brooks fans are finally getting his new album. The singer just announced that his long-awaited record “Fun,” will drop on November 20th, along with a new live album, “Triple Deluxe Live.” Fans have already…