NEWS

There is now a reported case of coronavirus in Mahaska County.  Mahaska Health announced Wednesday afternoon (3/25) that a person aged 61 to 80 tested positive for the virus and it’s believed that person caught…

The three weeks of school that Oskaloosa students are missing due to the coronavirus concerns will not be made up at the end of this year’s school calendar.  Oskaloosa School Superintendent Paula Wright: "The Board…

As of Wednesday morning (3/25), Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa will begin in-car screenings for all patients entering the facility.  All patients coming to Mahaska Health for any reason will need to pass an in-car screening…

By ANDREW TAYLOR, LISA MASCARO and JONATHAN LEMIRE WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush…

Kenny Rogers passed away Friday and since his death people have been asking his family how they can honor him. Well, the family is now asking that anyone who wants to pay their respects make…

With word last Friday (3/20) that the State of Iowa would be making $2.4 million in Community Development Block Grant money available to public health agencies, Mahaska Health is making a request for $85,692.  Mahaska…

By EMILY SCHMALL and SHEIKH SAALIQ NEW DELHI (AP) — India will begin the world’s largest lockdown on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in a TV address, warning citizens to stay inside or risk…

By EDDIE PELLS, STEPHEN WADE and MARI YAMAGUCHI TOKYO (AP) — The IOC announced a first-of-its-kind postponement of the Summer Olympics on Tuesday, bowing to the realities of a coronavirus pandemic that is shutting down…

Saturday’s (3/28) Eggs and Issues public meeting in Oskaloosa has been cancelled because of coronavirus concerns.  The meeting will not be rescheduled, thus ending the Eggs and Issues program for the season. Remember, you can…

Governor Kim Reynolds also spoke Monday (3/23) about helping Iowa’s small businesses in challenging times.  She announced disaster assistance is available. "We're making funding available for small grants to employers two to 25 employees.  And…