Since President Biden took office, there have been greater than 6.4 million illegal crossings over our southern border. This includes 169 encounters with individuals whose names appear on the terror watch list, not to mention the record levels of illicit narcotics, such as fentanyl and opioids, crossing the border every day. Instead of working to […]
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 7, 2023 WASHINGTON — Members of Congress left the Capitol on Thursday without a deal on sought-after changes to immigration policy that’s tied to aid for Ukraine and Israel — leaving them just one week to resolve the dispute before lawmakers depart for a three-week holiday break. Negotiations […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Community Schools would like to express its gratitude to Book Vault and the community members who participated in the “Christmas Around the World” event in November. The initiative aimed to spread the joy of reading and cultural diversity by encouraging individuals and families to donate books to school libraries. The […]
The Oskaloosa Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade, a cherished tradition in the heart of Iowa, recently celebrated its 36th anniversary. This event, held annually in downtown Oskaloosa, has become a staple of the holiday season in the area, drawing in crowds from the local community and beyond. The parade typically features a variety of lighted […]
VICTOR – North Mahaska improved its record to 4-0 on the season and 3-0 in South Iowa Cedar League play with a 57-22 win at HLV Tuesday. The seventh-ranked Warhawk girls held the Warriors to single-digit scoring in every quarter including a 1-point third period. North Mahaska led 17-9 after the first quarter and increased […]
by Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 6, 2023 WASHINGTON — Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Wednesday joined the growing list of Congress members heading for the U.S. Capitol exits. McCarthy’s planned departure by year’s end, following the expulsion of disgraced New York Republican Congressman George Santos, will leave the House GOP with a razor-thin majority […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 6, 2023 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate failed to move forward Wednesday with a $111 billion spending package that would have bolstered aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the Southern border amid deep disagreement about immigration policy. The 49-51 procedural vote, which needed at least 60 senators to […]
PACKWOOD – North Mahaska’s four wrestlers had a successful night at Pekin High School Monday winning two titles and two fifth places. Kaylia Shipman at 125 pounds and Macie Little at 130 took first place while Kieren Perez at 145 and Amara Edwards-Hinton placed fifth. Shipman pinned her way to the title taking down Brooklyn […]
Terry Steel January 8, 1952 – December 5, 2023 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 71 Terry Steel, 71 of New Sharon passed away Tuesday morning, December 5, 2023 at his home in New Sharon under hospice care. Terry Lee Steel, the son of Harold and Bernice (Heaton) Steel, was born on January 8, 1952 in […]
Secretary Naig serves as the states’ co-chair DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 6, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, who serves as the states’ Co-chair of the Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force, addressed the annual meeting today in Fayetteville, AR. The task force brings together federal agencies and tribes along […]
