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JOE DIFFIE died yesterday because of complications from COVID-19. He was 61. His family posted the news on Facebook. It was only Friday that he announced he had tested positive for coronavirus. Joe had 17…

By DAN SEWELL CINCINNATI (AP) — In the battle to keep their New York City restaurant going despite sharp restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak, the owners of Il Posto Accanto are relying on something Beatrice…

Oskaloosa--Three Statesmen cagers were honored for tremendous seasons as the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball All-America teams were announced Thursday. Dexter Hood (Sr., Tuscaloosa, Ala.) was selected for the 10-person first team, while Kevion Blaylock (Jr., Houston, Texas, Information…

It’s been over two weeks since Oskaloosa School students were in class. And the district’s Elementary School teachers miss their kids.  So this morning, over 40 cars filled with elementary teachers paraded through Oskaloosa.  Third…

Gov. Kim Reynolds is ordering the closure of more nonessential businesses to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Reynolds announced Thursday (3/26) that she had expanded an earlier closure order to include stores selling furniture,…

CBS and the ACM will air a new two-hour special, “ACM Presents: Our Country” in place of the now-postponed ACM Awards. The show will feature artists performing from home via video chat, and also sharing…

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — almost five times the previous record set in 1982 — amid a widespread economic shutdown caused by the…

Ottumwa Police have a man in custody in connection with a Tuesday night shooting.  Around 11pm Tuesday (3/24), Ottumwa Police received several 911 calls about gunshots in the 1000 block of West Main Street.  Police…

There are 34 new cases of coronavirus reported in Iowa.  That brings the statewide total as of Thursday (3/26) to 179.  Among these new cases are the one previously reported in Mahaska County.  There’s also…

A lot of folks are struggling financially due to the coronavirus, and Taylor Swift just helped out one of them. A freelance music photographer named Holly Turner just shared on social media that Taylor donated…