GRINNELL, Iowa – A milestone year of athletics at Grinnell College has resulted in heights never before reached by the Pioneers. For the first time in school history, both Grinnell College’s women’s and men’s athletics teams have claimed Midwest Conference All-Sports Trophies in the same year. Grinnell’s men won the Ralph Shively Cup for the […]
DAVENPORT — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) has recently submitted 15 Community Project Funding requests for Iowa’s First Congressional District, marking a step towards addressing a variety of pressing needs across the region. These requests, part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations, now await approval from the House Appropriations Committee. Among the notable projects is the […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 6, 2024 Despite drier than typical conditions last week in Iowa, the abundant rainfall of preceding weeks has continued to percolate into deeper soil that can be important for crop growth, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. About 92% of the state’s subsoil has adequate or surplus […]
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: Wednesday night was Bill & Rays Night at the races at the Southern Iowa Speedway located on the Mahaska County Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa. The night provided plenty of racing excitement with new and repeat winners making their way to victory lane. The Mid States Machine Stock Cars saw veteran driver […]
Steven L. Swank Oct. 2, 1947 – Feb. 21, 2023 The United States Army Steve, known then as Curly graduated from Pella High in 1965 and immediately joined the army, but not before getting the crops in with his dad. He served in Germany and Vietnam, working on trucks and tanks. He was discharged on […]
(June 5, 2024 | Ottumwa, IA) – Nine students from area high schools have received the ImpactLife Student Impact Award, given annually to students who have shown exemplary support of our region’s blood supply. The Student Impact Award Program recognizes the many ways students can support the blood supply: as donors, advocates, volunteers, and blood […]
The Oskaloosa boys and girls golf teams made a strong showing at the Coed State Golf Meet on Monday. The unique event, featuring an alternate shot format, allowed the Osky golfers to showcase their teamwork and skills in a competitive environment. Representing Oskaloosa were the pairs of John Terpstra and Reese Milburn, along with Carter […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 5, 2024) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in O’Brien County, Iowa. Final confirmatory testing is pending at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory […]
Oskaloosa Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, […]
by Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 4, 2024 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday issued an executive order that will allow him to partially suspend asylum requests at the U.S.-Mexico border when daily unauthorized crossings reach a threshold of 2,500 migrants. “I’ve come here today to do what Republicans in Congress refuse to […]
