by Shauneen Miranda, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 11, 2025 WASHINGTON — A national private school voucher program is now law, though the school choice initiative comes with a huge caveat. States also choose — whether or not to participate. It’s a setback for advocates who hoped to see the program — baked into the mega […]
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: After two rain outs and a scheduled week off, racing returned to the Southern Iowa Speedway on Wednesday night as Teeter Construction and Dirt Works and J. Teeter Trucking presented Kids night with 10G Racing (Dustin Griffiths) and Scharky Frame providing the kids with loads of prizes. In addition the […]
by Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 10, 2025 WASHINGTON — A federal judge in New Hampshire Thursday issued a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order that would rewrite the constitutional right to birthright citizenship, and granted a class certification to infants who would be affected by the order. The ruling from U.S. District […]
by Kevin Hardy ǀ Stateline, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 10, 2025 For nearly a month, hundreds of thousands of Iowans have not been allowed to water their lawns — even though there’s no drought. Local authorities previously asked the public to refrain from washing cars and filling pools. And some cities turned off splash pads […]
DES MOINES– Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Jennifer Nicole Jensen as a district associate judge in Judicial District 8A. Jensen, of Knoxville, Iowa, currently serves as an assistant state public defender. She received her undergraduate degree from Boise State University and law degree from Drake University Law School. Jensen fills a vacancy […]
The Oskaloosa Community School District Board of Directors held its regular meeting this month at the George Daily Auditorium, covering a full agenda that included routine approvals, strategic planning updates, policy changes, and construction project progress. Following the standard opening procedures, the Board reviewed and approved a consent agenda that included staff resignations and new […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — One of Mahaska County’s most cherished summertime traditions returns on Thursday, July 24, as Sweet Corn Serenade celebrates its 38th year in downtown Oskaloosa. Hosted by Oskaloosa Main Street, this family-friendly event offers a full day of activities, entertainment, and community pride. The event kicks off at noon with a vendor show […]
OSKALOOSA — The Roozenboom brothers — Dylan, Dawson, and Daxton — are part of a group of 22 dedicated student-athletes from the Pella Christian Clay Target Team traveling to Marengo, Ohio, for the National Championships this summer. Shooting sports have become a shared bond for the Roozenboom family. Each of the boys started at a […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB) has accepted a second formal complaint against the Oskaloosa Community School District, filed by former Oskaloosa School Board member Charlie Comfort, again alleging the district failed to comply with Iowa’s public records law. In an email dated July 9, 2025, IPIB Executive Director Erika Eckley confirmed […]
The Oskaloosa City Council held its regular meeting on July 7, addressing a range of community issues, development matters, and infrastructure projects. Residents raised ongoing concerns about local dog ordinances, highlighting repeated reports of multiple large-breed dogs housed in poor conditions. Neighbors reported barking, fights among the animals, and difficulties getting responses from both animal […]
