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Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds listens to apprentices talk about their experiences in their apprenticeship program.

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation includes additional mandatory closures, relaxes certain restrictions to promote additional social distancing and provides regulatory relief to Iowa health care industries, among other actions outlined in the proclamation below. The proclamation closes the following from Sunday, […]

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, Reynolds to hold press conference today

The Iowa Capitol

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 22 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 90 positive cases. There have been 1,215 negative tests conducted at the State Hygienic Lab to date. According to IDPH, the locations and age ranges of the 22 individuals […]

Mahaska County Treasurer Explains Current Status Of Her Office

Mahaska County Seal

From: Mahaska County Treasurer Connie Van Polen 641-673-5482 treasurer@mahaskacounty.org “Governor Reynolds issued a proclamation on 3/19/2020, that waives late penalty on property tax payments through April 16, 2020, to help give some assistance to Iowans dealing with the impact of COVID-19’s arrival in our state,” says Mahaska County Treasurer Connie Van Polen, “The property tax […]

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa

The Iowa Capitol

Gov. Reynolds, IDPH recommends self-isolation for those who traveled out of state DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 23 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 68 positive cases. To date, there have been 1,049 negative tests conducted at the State Hygienic Lab. […]

Van Polen Updates Mahaska Treasurers COVID-19 Info

Connie Van Polen

“Governor Reynolds issued a proclamation on 3/19/2020, that waives late penalty on property tax payments through April 16, 2020, to help give some assistance to Iowans dealing with the impact of COVID-19’s arrival in our state,” says Mahaska County Treasurer Connie Van Polen, “The property tax payment due date remains March 31, 2020. Penalty from […]

Gov. Reynolds signs additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration, will hold press conference today

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds listens to apprentices talk about their experiences in their apprenticeship program.

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds issued an additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration effective immediately providing additional regulatory relief to Iowans impacted by this public health disaster. She will hold a press conference today at 2:00 p.m., details on that are forthcoming. The declaration relaxes a number of restrictions and regulations and provides relief […]

IOWA NATIONAL GUARD RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Iowa National Guard

Guard supports lead agencies, announces cancellations, closures The Iowa National Guard is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by providing support to the State Emergency Operations Center, minimizing opportunities for community spread and implementing guidance to protect the health of its service members, civilian employees and families. Nine Iowa National Guard service […]

Holly’s Headlines // COVID-19 Update

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)

by Holly Brink Update from the House for District 80 Hello friends, It has certainly been an interesting week so far! Please read this newsletter to better understand the effects of the Coronavirus on the legislative session and how we will be moving forward. The latest update from the Governor is a declaration of a […]

County Services Still Available During Courthouse Closure

Mahaska County Seal

Thursday, March 19, 2020 As of noon yesterday, and until further notice, the Mahaska County Courthouse is closed to the public. Courthouse staff will remain on duty and will be available by phone or email. Some departments may be available by appointment on a case-by-case basis. The Board of Supervisors does not take this closing […]

The Rozenboom Report – March 19, 2020

Sen Ken Rozenboom talks about budgets and tax reform during Saturday's Egg's and Issues.

by Ken Rozenboom The Rozenboom Report by Senator Ken Rozenboom On Monday night and early Tuesday morning, the Iowa Legislature passed a series of resolutions to pause the legislative session for 30 days while the state works to slow the spread of COVID-19. We passed a resolution, SCR 102, to allow us to adjourn until […]

           

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