Week of April 20-27, 2020 DES MOINES, Iowa (April 27, 2020) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “Farmers across Iowa have taken advantage of the warmer weather […]
Iowans Who Refuse to Return to Work Without Good Reason When Recalled Will Lose Eligibility to Unemployment Benefits DES MOINES – Iowans who have been placed on a temporary layoff related to COVID-19 but refuse to return to work when recalled by their employer will lose unemployment benefits, except for certain circumstances including: If you […]
PELLA—They had the leading roles in what has already been added to the list of magic moments in Central College athletics history. Dutch quarterback Blaine Hawkins (junior, Ankeny) and receiver Erik Knaack (junior, Reinbeck, Gladbrook-Reinbeck HS) connected on a dramatic 34-yard touchdown pass with 15 seconds remaining in Central’s eventual 38-37 overtime NCAA Division III […]
DES MOINES, IOWA (April 27, 2020) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced several initiatives underway to assist Iowa pork producers impacted by meat processing plant closures related to COVID-19. “The disruptions at the meat processing facilities have a ripple effect on the entire livestock industry and food supply chain,” said Secretary Naig. […]
Ruth Towns July 31, 1922 – April 26, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 97 Ruth M. Towns, age 97, of Oskaloosa, passed away on April 26, 2020 at the MHP Serenity Hospice House. She was born on Monday, July 31, 1922 in Cedar, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Florence (Rockwell) Nash. Ruth grew up […]
Paul Dayhoff October 8, 1925 – April 26, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 94 Paul Dayhoff, 94, entered the eternal joys of Heaven on April 26, 2020 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Paul was born October 8, 1925 in Brackpan, Transvaal, South Africa to Rev. Irvin Earl and Fannie (Longenecker) Dayhoff. Paul grew up in the Transvaal. […]
Steven Jay “Doc Brody” Davis January 25, 1965 – April 26, 2020 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 55 Steven “Doc Brody” Davis, 55, of rural New Sharon died at his home. He was born on January 25, 1965. As a young boy he was adopted by (Thomas) Craig and Jean Elizabeth Olson Davis. Steve graduated […]
Carol Maureen Hawley July 15, 1935 – April 26, 2020 Fremont, Iowa | Age 84 Carol Maureen Hawley, age 84, of Fremont, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020, in Indianola surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Monday, July 15, 1935 in Keokuk County, Iowa, the daughter of Jasper E. and Ora […]
DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 349 additional positive cases for a total of 5,868 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,668 negative tests for a total of 32,282 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. […]
by Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 2020 Stock Car Racing season opener at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa has been delayed two more weeks to Wednesday, May 20th. Following Governor Reynolds continuation of the current Covid-19 guidelines pertaining to social gatherings and recreational events limiting the numbers, the Southern Iowa Speedway officials have announced […]
