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Who's at greatest risk for coronavirus?
Mar 30, 2020 by Rick Watts
Mahaska County Public Health Coordinator Patty Malloy reminds us who would be at greater risk for getting the coronavirus. "People over the age of 65, underlying health conditions, including diabetes, serious heart condition, lung condition,…
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Gov. Reynolds' extends public health emergency
Mar 27, 2020 by Rick Watts
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,…
One arrested in Ottumwa shooting
Mar 26, 2020 by Rick Watts
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…
First case of coronavirus in Mahaska County
Mar 25, 2020 by Rick Watts
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…
Hospital notes
Mar 25, 2020 by Rick Watts
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…
Help available for small businesses
Mar 24, 2020 by Rick Watts
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…
Small Business Administration issues disaster declaration for Iowa
Mar 23, 2020 by Rick Watts
This weekend, the Governor also announced the U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa. This means small businesses affected by the pandemic may apply for low-interest federal disaster…
Gov. Reynolds issues another public health declaration
Mar 20, 2020 by Rick Watts
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a new State Public Health Declaration to give relief to Iowans affected by the coronavirus concerns. Among other things, Friday’s (3/20) declaration temporarily suspends collection of property taxes, some home…
Keokuk County closes offices to the public
Mar 19, 2020 by Rick Watts
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…
Oskaloosa schools open Monday for students to retrieve items
Mar 19, 2020 by Rick Watts
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…
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