PELLA – A sluggish first half for the Central College men’s basketball team featured 12 turnovers and just 22 points during a 77-67 loss to Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) Saturday afternoon. The Dutch (4-2) were badgered by the relentless press of the Golden Gusties (4-1) the entire game and paid the price with 20 total […]
OSKALOOSA – For more than 35 years, the Oskaloosa Police Department’s Christmas Giving Tree program has helped make sure local children have presents to open on Christmas morning. The long-running effort brings together law enforcement, businesses, and volunteers to support families who need a little extra help during the holidays. This year, the Giving Tree […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 26, 2025 The cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner set for 10 people, at $55.18, is 5% less than the cost in 2024, annual data from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows. While key meal items like turkey and dinner rolls decreased in price this year, fresh vegetables […]
November 26, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – Indian Hills Community College has announced its decision to discontinue its Shotgun Sports program at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. “After careful consideration, Indian Hills Community College has made the difficult decision to discontinue the Shotgun Sports program,” stated Kelsi Weeks, Indian Hills Athletic Director. “This decision was […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 25, 2025 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said his recent trade mission to southeast Asian countries revealed “exciting market” opportunities for a variety of agricultural products. Naig, speaking to reporters after the governor’s turkey pardoning Tuesday, said Thanksgiving is a “unique time” for Iowans to think about […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 25, 2025 Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday that a property tax freeze for seniors is “one of the things” her campaign is looking at as it devises how to reduce property taxes in the state. Reynolds also spoke about the state’s request for a unified allocation of education […]
November 25, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – No. 14 ranked Indian Hills Men’s Basketball returned to the Hellyer Center Tuesday night and picked up a convincing 87-54 victory over Lincoln Trail College (IL). The Warriors move to 8-1 overall on the year. The Warriors earned their largest margin of victory on the year after outscoring the […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Arts leaders from across the nation converged on Oskaloosa to see how a rural Iowa community is harnessing the power of the arts to strengthen education, build partnerships, and shape its economic future. The gathering was part of the Professional Development Institute (PDI), an annual conference hosted by the National Assembly of […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School is proud to welcome Andrew Swope as the district’s new agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Swope brings a lifetime of agricultural experience and a strong commitment to student leadership and hands-on learning. He earned his teaching license through the state’s Initial Career & Technical Education Authorization program and is […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Inside a busy classroom at Oskaloosa High School, students huddle in groups, debate robot designs, sketch parts on laptops, and swap components across tables. The energy is palpable, and thanks to a $10,000 grant from Musco, the school’s robotics program is not only thriving but also forging a direct link between local […]
