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Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmed – April 29, 2020

COVID-19

DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 467 additional positive cases for a total of 6,843 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,047 negative tests for a total of 34,494 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. […]

Mahaska County YMCA Set To Open May 4th

The Mahaska County YMCA

To the community of Mahaska County, Thank you for your continued support of our Mahaska County YMCA. What follows below are details on the opening of the Mahaska County YMCA facility on Monday May 4th, following the recent announcement from the Governor to open our fitness facility. Our first call was to the Mahaska County […]

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmed April 28, 2020

COVID-19

DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 508 additional positive cases for a total of 6,376 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,165 negative tests for a total of 33,447 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. […]

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmed – April 27, 2020

COVID-19

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. […]

Maintaining Mental Health During Quarantine

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 […]

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmed – April 26, 2020

COVID-19

DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 384 additional positive cases for a total of 5,476 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,356 negative tests for a total of 30,614 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. […]

Early Voter Registration Information For June 2nd Primary

Mahaska County Courthouse

A Mahaska County Auditors Press Release The voter registration deadline to register early to vote for the upcoming Primary Election is Friday, May 22, 2020. According to Mahaska County Auditor, Susan L. Brown, the Auditor’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on that day. If you are mailing a voter registration […]

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmed – April 25, 2020

COVID-19

DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 648 additional positive cases for a total of 5,092 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,730 negative tests for a total of 29,258 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. […]

Mahaska Health to Resume Elective Procedures April 27th

Mahaska Health (submitted photo)

During her address on April 24th, Governor Reynolds issued a new State Public Health Emergency Declaration, which replaces her March 26 order to ban all elective surgeries and nonessential medical procedures. Under the new order, which takes effect at 5:00 am on April 27, hospitals and providers may resume elective surgeries and nonessential medical procedures […]

Holly’s Headlines Update from the House for District 80 – April 24, 2020

Rep. Holly Brink (R-Oskaloosa) is seen here taking the oath of office in the Iowa House chamber as the 88th General Assembly. (submitted photo)

Making Progress Hello friends, Another week has passed, and I continue to be proud of our state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways we are working together to find solutions and support eachother. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, comments, or concerns. Below is the latest […]

           

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