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 […]
New Sharon, Iowa – Firestations around the state opened their doors on Wednesday night, and the emergency lights were activated on the apparatus inside. Jennifer Linder helped to coordinate the effort at New Sharon Fire for the special statewide event, which took place at 7 pm on March 25th, 2020. The doors to fire stations […]
by Holly Brink Continuing the Work 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 always, […]
The Mahaska County Auditors office released the candidates that have submitted papers to be part of the 2020 Primary Election. Mahaska County Auditor Susan Brown is encouraging residents to vote in the June 2 primary election by mailed absentee ballot due to concerns with the COVID-19 virus. Absentee ballots must be requested in writing. Forms […]
March 27, 2020 Mahaska County — A second case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Mahaska County. According to the Mahaska County Public Health, the individual is between the ages of 41 and 60 years of age. This case did not require hospitalization the individual is self-isolating at home. A Mahaska […]
