Archive for: March, 2020

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD DELIVERS MEDICAL SUPPLIES AMID COVID-19 RESPONSE

Iowa National Guard Soldiers from the 1133rd Transportation Company, of Mason City, Iowa, and its detachment in Iowa City, Iowa, delivered four semitrailers of medical personal protective equipment (PPE) to five counties across the state on March 24. Personal protective equipment is specialized clothing and equipment worn by healthcare professionals to help prevent the spread […]

Mahaska Health Implements In-Car Screenings for All Patients Beginning March 25th

Mahaska Health Press Release Mahaska County- Effective 7 AM March 25th, Mahaska Health will implement in-car screenings for all patients entering the facility. This procedure is being put into place for the continued safety of patients, staff, and the community. All patients coming to Mahaska Health for any reason will need to pass through an […]

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, Reynolds to hold press conference today

The Iowa Capitol

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 19 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 124 positive cases. There have been a total of 2,315 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According to IDPH, […]

Mahaska County Public Health Says No Cases of COVID-19 In Mahaska County

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa News spoke with Mahaska County Public Health officials Patty Malloy and Denise Gipple on Monday. As of 5:00 pm Monday, there were no positive cases of COVID-19 in the County. There are a few cases that are pending tests here in Mahaska County. Officially, neighboring counties of Poweshiek and Wapello have […]

Darlene Hogate

Darlene Hogate September 16, 1931 – March 22, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 88 (Doris) Darlene Hogate, 88, of Oskaloosa, died Sunday, March 22, 2020, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House in Pella. She was born September 16, 1931, in Oskaloosa, Iowa the daughter of George and Ruth (Cox) Voss. Darlene graduated from Oskaloosa […]

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, Reynolds to hold press conference today

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds listens to apprentices talk about their experiences in their apprenticeship program.

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 15 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 105 positive cases. There have been a total of 2,043 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According to IDPH, […]

People Attempt To Adapt To A Temporary Normal

Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s no secret that the COVID-19 virus has significantly been impacting everyday life for people around the world, and here in Oskaloosa. On Tuesday morning, many people headed off to work, conscience of things like social distancing, and remaining in small groups less than 10. On March 15th, 2020, Iowa Governor Kim […]

Ione Carl

Ione Carl December 24, 1932 – March 21, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 87 Ione Carl, 87, of Oskaloosa, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born December 24, 1932, in Warren Township of Keokuk County the daughter of Marvin and Susie Leathers Knowler. Ione graduated […]

Oskaloosa Bear Hunt

by Nolanne Rust Yesterday, I had noticed my newsfeed started accumulating posts about an activity for kids during this time of social distancing.  Many parents of younger children are familiar with the book “Going on a Bear Hunt.” (I have an extra kiddo that ‘goes on a bear hunt’ each time he comes to Nolie’s.) […]

Muse Music Providing Creative Options

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Nestled just half a block south of the Oskaloosa Square, along South Market, a little bit of musical heaven opened up. Ashley Schultz had worked for her Grandpa Pat Flaherty at his music store inside Penn Central Mall. When he retired, Ashley decided to open a store of her own, one that […]

                 

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