Osky school board to discuss summer sports
May 26, 2020
The Oskaloosa School Board is holding a special meeting Tuesday (5/26) to consider holding summer sports seasons. Last week, Governor Reynolds gave the go-ahead for baseball and softball to be played in Iowa this year. …
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Eddyville Cargill plant receives state grant
May 26, 2020
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved an award that will help create 14 new jobs at Eddyville’s Cargill plant. Linda Crookham-Hansen presented the project to the board Friday (5/22). "Cargill in Monroe County,…
Four more die in Mahaska County from coronavirus
May 26, 2020
Four Mahaska County residents have died over the long weekend from coronavirus. 38 new cases have also been reported in the County, nearly doubling Mahaska County’s total for a pandemic total of 85. Crystal Heights…
Morgan Wallen Arrested In Nashville
May 26, 2020
Looks like Morgan Wallen had a bit too much fun over the Memorial Day weekend. The singer was arrested in Nashville Saturday, and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct. It all started when Morgan…
School administrators prep for three fall semester scenarios
May 26, 2020
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Iowa school districts face a July 1st deadline for submitting “Return to Learn” plans to the state. Districts must describe how they’ll help students catch up and advance once school resumes in…
Congressman King says scrutiny is welcomed
May 26, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The five candidates competing in the GOP Primary in Iowa’s 4th congressional district are quarreling about their conservative credentials and their ability to win the district in November. Incumbent Steve King, who’s…
Crystal Heights Care Center Covid-19 Outbreak Update
May 26, 2020
As reported in a press release issued by the care center dated May 23rd, the number of COVID-19 positive employee sat Crystal Heights has reached 8. The total number of COVID-19 positive residents is now…
NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch
May 26, 2020
By MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule. Make no mistake: This is not your father’s —…
Wall Street opens lower, but still on track for weekly gain
May 22, 2020
The Associated Press Stocks are opening mostly lower on Wall Street following a mixed showing in overseas markets. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% in early trading Friday, but it’s still on track for a weekly…
Reynolds says continued closures would have societal cost
May 22, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Within 10 days, the majority of businesses and facilities Governor Kim Reynolds ordered to close in March will have been allowed to reopen, under new pandemic-related guidelines. Reynolds says critics of her…