Keokuk County closes offices to the public
Mar 19, 2020
Keokuk County is now closing its offices to the public until further notice. If you’re planning to visit a county office, you’re asked to call first to see if the business can be handled over…
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Penn Central Mall changes
Mar 19, 2020
There have been some changes at Penn Central Mall because of the coronavirus. Mall manager Mike Gipple says some stores have cut back on their hours. "Goodwill will be reducing its hours from 10 until…
Nine new coronavirus cases confirmed in Iowa
Mar 19, 2020
Iowa health officials have confirmed nine additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the state's total Wednesday (3/18) to 38. The Iowa Department of Public Health says three of the cases are residents of Johnson County, two…
Jobless claims jump by 70,000 as virus starts to take hold
Mar 19, 2020
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits surged last week by 70,000, indicating that the impact of the coronavirus was starting to be felt in rising…
Oskaloosa schools open Monday for students to retrieve items
Mar 19, 2020
Oskaloosa schools will be opening their doors on Monday, March 23 to allow parents and students to retrieve essential items from a student’s locker. Only parents will be allowed in Oskaloosa Elementary School. Monday’s hours…
Dierks Bentley, FGL step up to offer employees financial help during the Coronavirus outbreak
Mar 19, 2020
Dierks Bentley has pledged to donate $1,000 to each of the 90 employees at his Nashville bar Whiskey Row, which was forced to close due to the coronavirus. Well, now Florida Georgia Line is following…
Penn Central Mall still open for walking
Mar 18, 2020
Those of you who are interested in getting your exercise can still do that at Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa. Mall manager Mike Gipple explains. "We are still allowing our walking in there. We are…
Foster, Shearer, Stout named first team All-State
Mar 18, 2020
Oskaloosa’s Xavier Foster has been named to the Class 3A All-State boys’ basketball team, courtesy of the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. The senior averaged 23.4 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.7 blocked shots a game…
City of Oskaloosa offices closed to general public
Mar 18, 2020
As of Wednesday (3/18), the City of Oskaloosa is closing its offices to the general public. That includes City Hall, the Police Department, Fire Department and Public Works. You can still reach any of these…
Trump invokes emergency authority; Big 3 automakers closing
Mar 18, 2020
By TIM SULLIVAN and DAVID RISING MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday moved to invoke emergency authority to marshal industry to fight the coronavirus, as the economic fallout from the crisis mounted with…