DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 30, 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 […]
The aggressive actions of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) pose an undeniable threat to our national security. Last year, when a Chinese spy balloon flew over the nation’s airspace garnering national news attention, Chinese-state intelligence operations rose to the forefront of national security discussions. While Beijing’s influence operations are not always as obvious, they are […]
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 27, 2024 PELLA — Things Harry Smith has found in Pella in his first month teaching at Central College: a lovely room above a garage to stay in, an invitation to a home brewing club, and delicious apples from a man with his own stories to tell. What […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – September 27, 2024 – Clear Creek-Amana (CCA) took control in the second half to defeat the Oskaloosa Indians 32-13 on Friday night at Statesmen Community Stadium. This win brings CCA’s record to 3-2 (1-0), while Oskaloosa falls to 1-4 (0-1). Oskaloosa opened strong, matching CCA’s first-quarter touchdown with one of their own. […]
In a recent interview with Oskaloosa News, Dr. Trish R. Millner, MD, MBA, FAAFP from Mahaska Health offered insightful advice on infant health, safety, and preventive care. From vaccinations to mental well-being, Dr. Millner emphasized the importance of proactive parenting and collaboration with healthcare providers. General Infant Health: Protecting Against Serious Illnesses One of the […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Aspiring business owners, innovators, and dreamers will have a unique opportunity to turn their entrepreneurial visions into reality at the upcoming “Idea Lab” event. Organized in partnership with the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group and the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), this exciting initiative aims to foster a thriving entrepreneurial community in […]
September 23, 2024 Musco Lighting logo on the left with Des Moines Register Top Work Place 2024 logo on the right Musco Lighting named a 2024 Iowa Top Workplace OSKALOOSA, Iowa — For the second year in a row, Musco Lighting has been named as one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces by the Des Moines Register. […]
COLFAX – North Mahaska kept their South Iowa Cedar League record perfect with a three-set win at Colfax-Mingo Tuesday. North Mahaska defeated the Tigerhawks 25-13, 25-16 and 25-17. It was the fifth win against Class 2A or higher this season. North Mahaska and Colfax-Mingo are the lone 2A schools in the SICL. North Mahaska easily […]
Oskaloosa–D’Artagnon Beaver (Sr., Rockford, Ill., Human Services) used a fast time against top NAIA competition to garner the Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week accolade Monday. Beaver, who is now a two-time weekly award recipient in cross country, guided William Penn to a top-five finish at the Columbia Larry […]
Oskaloosa–Men’s golfer Andon Herrera (So., Katy, Texas, Business Management) and women’s soccer player Lilly Cote (Jr., Sioux City, Iowa, Psychology) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for September 16-22, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Herrera excelled at the Central Kansas Classic last Monday and Tuesday, tying for third place out of 73 golfers. He […]
