Iowa unemployment claims up
Apr 23, 2020
Nearly 28,000 more people filed initial unemployment claims last week in Iowa as the state’s economy continued to take a hit from efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Iowa Workforce Development reported Thursday…
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Mahaska Food Cupboard sees rise in demand
Apr 23, 2020
There’s been plenty of talk about rising demand at food banks across Iowa. Joan Kunz, a volunteer at the Mahaska Food Cupboard in Oskaloosa, talks about the situation at this food bank. "It increased last…
Kacey Musgraves Shares New Version Of "Oh What A World" For Earth Day
Apr 23, 2020
In honor of Earth Day, Kacey Musgraves has released a new version of her song “Oh What A World.” The singer dedicated the “Golden Hour” track to “our planet and all of the heroes on…
Tyson Foods closing Waterloo plant temporarily
Apr 22, 2020
Tyson Foods announced Wednesday (4/22) that it is suspending operations indefinitely at a Waterloo pork processing plant linked to a growing coronavirus outbreak. The company warned that its closing of the plant would be a…
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
Apr 22, 2020
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP - An unplanned grand experiment is changing Earth. As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the air has cleaned up, albeit temporarily. Smog…
Mahaska Food Cupboard open
Apr 22, 2020
The Mahaska Food Cupboard is open and has food available to those who need it. The Cupboard is located at 205 South D Street in Oskaloosa and is open Mondays 4:30 to 6:30pm and Wednesdays…
Thomas' second murder trial to start in August
Apr 22, 2020
An Ottumwa woman accused of killing her daughter will go on trial again in August. Kelsie Thomas is accused of killing her 5-year-old daughter in July 2018. Thomas stood trial earlier this year, but last…
Dixie Chicks Postpone “Gaslighter” Release
Apr 22, 2020
Dixie Chicks fans are going to have to wait even longer for their new album “Gaslighter.” While initially set to drop May 1st, the trio has decided to postpone the release. So far a new…
US OKs 1st coronavirus test that allows self-swab at home
Apr 21, 2020
By MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators on Tuesday OK’d the first coronavirus test that allows people to collect their own sample at home, a new approach that could help expand testing options…
Governor introduces Test Iowa to deal with coronavirus
Apr 21, 2020
At Tuesday morning’s (4/21) press conference, Governor Kim Reynolds announced a new initiative to fight coronavirus called TestIowa.com. "This is a public/private partnership between the State of Iowa, Nomi Health and the Silicon Slopes Initiative. …