DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation permits dental services to resume in compliance with guidelines adopted by the Iowa Dental Board, permits some additional businesses and establishments to reopen throughout Iowa in a limited fashion with appropriate public health measures in place, and […]
by Jamie Brockman Oskaloosa News has learned that Oskaloosa Boys Basketball Coach Ryan Parker has resigned his coaching position at the school, citing health and family as the reason for his resignation. Parker informed the team on Wednesday that he would not be returning as Coach, but will continue his duties as Activities Director at […]
Mahaska Health is excited to celebrate our nurses and all that they do each and every day. We would like to wish a heartfelt “Happy National Nurses Week” to all nurses in Mahaska County and beyond who have dedicated their lives to providing excellent care to those in need. Each year, May 6th through May […]
DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 408 additional positive cases for a total of 10,111 positive cases. There have been an additional 3,000 negative tests for a total of 50,458 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met via Zoom on Monday evening. The Oskaloosa City Council took on an application to contribute to the Oskaloosa Bypass Planning Study. The $950,126 study is looking for $100,000 of local matching funds. The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors in their Monday morning meeting approved $40,000 to go […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors was short Steve Parker on Monday. The remaining two Supervisors of Steve Wanders and Chairman Mark Groenendyk worked through the agenda together. The Board considered a resolution to approve and authorize the application for a US Department of Transportation Build Discretionary Grant for the Oskaloosa Bypass […]
DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 534 additional positive cases for a total of 9,703 positive cases. There have been an additional 3,441 negative tests for a total of 47,458 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Many buildings have hosted different businesses during their lifetime. Some, like the old Herald building located at the intersection of A Avenue and Market Street, hold significant memories for many. On the backside [west side] of that building, four boarded-up windows now help give a glimpse into the past. Matt and Sarah […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With Governor Reynolds’s proclamation, 77 counties in Iowa were able to begin the process of opening the state up for business once again. That first day brought optimism and caution as businesses learned what it would take to open their doors to customers, and for customers to begin the process of going […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – According to the State of Iowa, the amount of COVID-19 cases in Mahaska County has increased by six over the past two days. Mahaska County had been at ten cases before the jump, with seven of those individuals listed as recovered, and one individual deceased. One hundred eighty-three individuals from Mahaska County […]
