by Lia Chien, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 3, 2024 WASHINGTON — A rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture would eliminate pay deductions for chicken producers, Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday. Under the current poultry payment system, an incentive-based arrangement known within the industry as a tournament system, farmers who raise poultry earn a base payment from the […]
Jun 4 2024 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY, IA — Eveland Access hosted its fifth annual Summer Fest, a vibrant celebration of music, community, and conservation, on June 1st. The event has steadily grown over the years, becoming a cornerstone of summer festivities in the region. This year’s event had an exciting lineup of activities, food, and entertainment, all while supporting […]
Jun 4 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Saturday, June 1st, the Mahaska Drug parking lot was abuzz with excitement as the community gathered for the 6th Annual Bark-A-Que. The event, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., drew families, pet lovers, and local celebrities for a day of fun, food, and fundraising. The Bark-A-Que was organized to support […]
Jun 4 2024 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa Vendor & Farmers Market is now open and welcoming visitors every Saturday and Tuesday. Located at the Mahaska County Courthouse at 106 S 1st St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, the market promises a delightful array of local goods and produce. “Come shop the Oskaloosa Vendor & Farmers Market! Our vendors have an amazing selection […]
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DES MOINES, Iowa (June 3, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
Jun 3 2024 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA – North Mahaska took to the fields at Lacey Complex in Oskaloosa Saturday for a pair of softball games. They opened with a loss to perennial South Central Conference power Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont and fell 9-5. They faced No. 13 in Class 3A Albia and lost 11-3. Leading 1-0 entering the bottom of the second inning, […]
MARENGO – North Mahaska’s softball team doubled up the hits on Iowa Valley Friday to capture a 10-4 South Iowa Cedar League win. NM pounded out 10 runs on 10 hits while allowing the host Tigers to four runs on five hits. The game was even at 4-4 at the end of regulation. North Mahaska […]
EDDYVILLE – North Mahaska stepped up a class in competition Saturday to earn a nonconference baseball split with Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont and Pella Christian. North Mahaska defeated the EBF Rockets in the opener 10-4 then lost to the Eagles 10-0. North Mahaska was able to get the bat on the ball and take advantage of nine walks […]
Cross Phillips Batavia. Cross Lucchese Phillips one month old son of Todd and Krystal Phillips went to be with Jesus while in his parents’ loving arms on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines. He was born May 3, 2024, in Oskaloosa seventeen weeks before his due date. He was immediately taken […]
Jun 3 2024 | Posted in
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by Rep. Miller-Meeks This June 4th marks the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. The anniversary is yet another reminder of the brutality and control exerted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Beyond the oppression of their own people, we are also reminded of the threat posed by the CCPs infiltration into American institutions. […]
