A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release The body of the homicide victim, found at 2436 135th Street in rural New Sharon yesterday, has been identified as 55-year-old Steven Jay Davis of that address. The preliminary autopsy results indicate that Mr. Davis died of a single gunshot wound to the head. It is believed that […]
Mahaska County, Iowa – Locally in Mahaska County, there has been a total of 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 out of 151 people tested. Of those, one individual has died, while seven others have recovered. Broken down, the ten cases of COVID-19 include two adults, five middle-aged adults, two older adults, and one elderly adult. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The debate may be taking place outside the home if it’s time to open Iowa up for business, and individuals wait to find out what those changes will be. The amount of time being spent at home has both good and bad qualities, and finding the balance in life and your mental […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Birthdays are a special time in a young person’s life. Friends, family, food, presents all come together to help make the memories. During the COVID-19 pandemic social distancing, the Oskaloosa Police Department has decided to help as many young people celebrate those special days. Oskaloosa Police Chief Benjamin Boeke says that his […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the largest one day total of new COVID-19 cases announced in the State of Iowa, Mahaska County sits at 8 of the 2902 total cases. Of those 8 cases in Mahaska County, 2 of those individuals have recovered. Ninety-nine individuals have been tested in the County. Of those 8 cases, 1 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – During a press conference on Friday morning, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds closed school facilities for the remainder of the year. “While I would like nothing more than to open up our schools and classrooms in May, we have to prioritize the health and safety of Iowans,” said Gov. Reynolds. “With our students […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Around Oskaloosa and Mahaska County, sewing machines have come to life, making facemasks and gowns for medical workers and those at risk of catching COVID-19. As the need for personal protection equipment or PPE has exceeded the capacity to replenish those stocks, the word from Governor Reynolds was a call to action […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Tim Borchardt is a 60-year-old who works in the lending business but has over 20 years in the manufacturing business, gaining leadership experience while there. He’s a husband and a father, with a 9-year-old son, and an 11-year-old daughter at home. He is looking to take the skills that he’s acquired over […]
Authorities say that of those 5 cases, 1 person has recovered, and 76 people have been tested. DES MOINES – Today, the state of Iowa has released an updated dashboard on coronavirus.iowa.gov that will be updated daily to include comprehensive tracking of COVID-19 in Iowa. The new dashboard includes cases, deaths, and tests conducted in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The past weeks have separated many different social circles and caused isolation not experienced in most Americans lifetime. Schools have been closed for weeks, and more than likely, school is finished for the year. With that, students, especially seniors, are missing out on their opportunity to be leaders. On Friday night, students […]
