Oskaloosa, Iowa – Crystal Heights Care Center sent out their latest numbers of individuals impacted by the COVID-19 virus on Wednesday morning. The facility reported that they have 16 employees with the virus, with 1 employee that has recovered. The facility also reports that 49 residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The facility also reports […]
Bonnie Mae Sedrel February 17, 1932 – May 26, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 88 Bonnie Sedrel, 88, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. She was born February 17, 1932, in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Albert and Sarah Luella (McCombs) Sytsma. Bonnie graduated from Rose Hill High School […]
DES MOINES – The State of Iowa’s 2020 U.S. Census Complete Count Committee, formed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, chaired by Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and vice-chaired by Secretary of State Paul Pate, is launching a “Key to the Future” response rate challenge for all of Iowa’s 928 cities and 99 counties to boost their 2020 […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 26, 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. “The holiday weekend brought warmer weather and some sun, which helped advance crop development,” said […]
NEWS RELEASE (Boone) – The Iowa Governor’s Office and the Iowa Department of Public Health donated more than 35,000 masks on May 22 for Fareway to distribute the masks to their customers. “We appreciate the generous donation, and partnership with Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Public Health,” said Fareway President and CEO Reynolds […]
An Oskaloosa Community Schools Press Release May 26, 2020 Dear Friends of Oskaloosa School District, As we approach the end of the official school year, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding our SUMMER FOOD SERVICE. ● Summer food service will continue with “grab-n-go” meals provided weekly on Wednesdays. ● Meals are available […]
Joyce Rodwell February 19, 1943 – May 25, 2020 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 77 Joyce Rodwell, 77 of Oskaloosa passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, at Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa. Joyce Ann Rodwell, daughter of Gerritt and Marguerite (Wallace) Dykstra, was born February 19, 1943, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Joyce was a 1961 graduate of Oskaloosa […]
(Bill W) West Burlington, IA, May 24, 2020 – Tracy, California’s Kyle Offill took a quick liking to 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, in his first visit and endured a two-hour rain delay and several restarts to claim his first career win with the Sprint Invaders. The victory, aboard the Country Builders Construction #88w […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Former Oskaloosa City Council member Margaret White was recognized on her 100th birthday with a proclamation from Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt on Sunday afternoon. The proclamation reads as follows: Recognizing the 100th Birthday of Mrs. Margaret White WHEREAS, longevity of life is a blessing for an individual and for a community which […]
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency until June 25, 2020. As previously announced, the proclamation permits bars, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and social and fraternal clubs may reopen on May 28 with the same public health measures as restaurants in place. The proclamation also permits the […]
