by Ken Rozenboom In normal times this would have been our twelfth week of the legislative session. But these aren’t normal times. Instead we have all been in our home districts talking with our constituents on the phone and reading your emails and messages. We are also working with Governor Kim Reynolds and leaders across […]
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation orders the closure of schools until April 30th, waiving time requirements as long as school districts put in place a continuous learning plan. The proclamation also extends closures and limits placed on bars and restaurants, previously […]
Deann De Groot, who has been serving as the Interim Mahaska Chamber & Development Director for the past few weeks, officially became the permanent Chamber Director on April 1st. De Groot will be responsible for leading the Chamber’s efforts in economic development, workforce, housing, and tourism/quality of life. “We are very excited to have Deann […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Residents of Homestead of Oskaloosa were greeted by four llamas on Wednesday afternoon. The parade of four llamas made its way around the facility, stopping at each window to see the residents. Merle Mann lives near Homestead and says he always wanted to bring the llamas over for a visit, and Wednesday […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In an effort to keep people from gathering in groups larger than ten, and to fight the spread of COVID-19, the Oskaloosa School District, and the City of Oskaloosa have closed their playgrounds during this time. Also closed are the shelters and restrooms in the Oskaloosa City Parks until further notice. The […]
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 52 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 549 positive cases. According to IDPH, 2 additional deaths were reported; one elderly adult (81+) in Polk County, and one elderly adult (81+) in Washington County. There have been […]
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation extends regulatory relief allowing bars and restaurants to provide carry-out or delivery of alcoholic beverages until April 7, 2020. It also authorizes the sale of mixed drinks and cocktails for carry-out or delivery through April 7, […]
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 73 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 497 positive cases. One death was reported in Muscatine County, a middle-aged (41-60) resident. There have been a total of 6,888 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported […]
March 30, 2020 DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 88 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 424 positive cases. There have been a total of 6,162 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. […]
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 64 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 298 positive cases (a previously identified positive case in Black Hawk County is not from Iowa). There have been a total of 4,375 negative tests to date, which includes […]
