by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 20, 2026 A Senate subcommittee advanced a measure Tuesday to remove the state requirement to maintain a State Historical Society of Iowa research center in Iowa City — a point of litigation as the state has already moved to close the facility. Senate Study Bill 3033 strikes the […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Melissa Mahon, DNP, CRNA, to the Surgery Services Anesthesia care team. Melissa brings extensive experience in both hospital and critical access settings and is actively involved in community leadership as Mayor of Keosauqua. Melissa is a certified registered nurse anesthetist with extensive experience in both hospital and critical access […]
by Rep. Miller-Meeks What happened in Minnesota should never be allowed to happen again anywhere in America. A massive fraud scandal there exposed an estimated $9 billion or more in taxpayer funds lost to fraudulent claims, fake providers, and shell operations. This abuse unfolded under the incompetent watch of Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Attorney […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a room filled with poster boards, pizza boxes, and student leaders from across central Iowa, the usual lines of rivalry blurred. Instead of chants aimed at opponents, students talked about respect, leadership, and how to cheer with pride. The Little Hawkeye Conference Student Section Training brought together representatives from every conference […]
The Oskaloosa boys and girls bowling teams both picked up wins over Norwalk on Saturday as the program continues a strong start to the season. The Oskaloosa boys improved to 4-0 on the year with another solid team performance. Freshman Colton Parks led the way with a big day, rolling the high game of 279 […]
January 11, 2026 West Burlington, IA – Led by a season-high 24 points from sophomore Taj Au-Duke (Toronto, Canada/Pepperdine), No. 12 Indian Hills Men’s Basketball surged past conference foe Southeastern Community College at the Loren Walker Arena Saturday night, 68-61. The Warriors, who have now won four consecutive games, improve to 16-2 overall on the […]
by Mike Comfort With the season scheduled to start May 6, the teams spent the month of April getting ready for the season. The stockholders of Oskaloosa, known as the Quakers due to the religious denomination in town, raised $2,000 for the team’s organization and made plans to build a new park which would be […]
Oskaloosa residents offered detailed feedback on city services and future priorities through the 2025 Oskaloosa Community Survey, which was presented to the Oskaloosa City Council during its January 5, 2026, meeting. The full survey results are publicly available on the City of Oskaloosa website. The survey was designed to gather public input on a wide […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 12, 2026 Ahead of the 2026 legislative session, Iowa statewide elected officials have released proposals they hope lawmakers will address, including DNA testing for arrested individuals, increasing penalties for public employees and officials who steal public funds and combating business fraud. Several offices, as well as state departments, […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 9, 2026 Water quality, property rights and pesticide labeling are top issues that Iowa agriculture and environmental groups hope to see addressed in the 2026 legislative session. Property rights issues center on the use of eminent domain for a proposed carbon sequestration pipeline. Demands to improve water quality […]
