East Central Iowa News

White House tells Iowa to wear masks, close bars

By John Sammon | Aug 25, 2020

A document obtained showed officials of a White House Coronavirus Task Force recommended that Iowa state residents wear masks and that the state close bars because of the COVID-19 virus, despite a governor who so far has been reluctant to do so, according to a KCCI report.

Home-delivered meals available in Poweshiek County

By John Sammon | Jul 1, 2020

The Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A), a nonprofit that serves the needs of senior citizens in 18 Iowa counties, is partnering with a meal service called Mom’s Meals to provide meals to seniors in their homes.

Oskaloosa Chamber and economic groups merge to promote area economy

By John Sammon | Mar 4, 2020

The Oskaloosa Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mahaska County Ag and Rural Development last month merged into a single entity to promote economic health in this part of Iowa.