by Martha Comfort During April, the public will see pinwheel gardens on display throughout the area. The kickoff to the month is the Pinwheel Display on the town square with the Bandstand being lit in blue. There are hundreds of blue pinwheels lining the sidewalks on the square. “We are very thankful to MUSCO Lighting […]
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 83 additional positive cases for a total of 868 positive cases. There have been an additional 519 negative tests for a total of 9,973 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. An […]
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 87 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 786 positive cases. An additional three deaths were also reported: an older adult (61-80 years) from Linn County, a middle-aged adult (41-60 years) from Henry County, and an older […]
by Dustin Hite This week, our state continued its efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. This included the extension of many cancellations or delays that had previously been put in place. On Thursday, Governor Reynolds recommended that Iowa schools remain closed until at least April 30. Prior to suspending session, the […]
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 85 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 699 positive cases. There have been a total of 8,764 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According to IDPH, […]
by Holly Brink Legislative Session Suspension Extended Hello friends, It is certainly and interesting and intense time as we are all experiencing the effects of COVID-19. I want to assure you that I am continuing to do all I can within my role as your Representative and I have your best interest in mind! As […]
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 […]
