Education, Budget, and Regional Updates 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 each other. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, comments, or concerns. […]
by Ken Rozenboom Iowans all across the state have been stepping up to help their neighbors and communities as we all work to adjust during this difficult time. We hear many stories of people making face masks for their friends, families, neighbors, or donating them to local hospitals. We have also seen local restaurants contribute […]
DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 181 additional positive cases for a total of 2,513 positive cases. There have been additional 974 negative tests for a total of 20,434 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According […]
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 […]
An Oskaloosa School District Press Release Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that all schools in Iowa will remain closed through the end of the school year to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19. This announcement will continue to affect all Oskaloosa Community School District programming, including all athletic and extracurricular practices and competitions, and […]
DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 191 additional positive cases for a total of 2,332 positive cases. There have been additional 926 negative tests for a total of 19,460 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According […]
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 […]
DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 96 additional positive cases for a total of 1,995 positive cases. There have been additional 407 negative tests for a total of 17,874 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According […]
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 […]
