by Mike Comfort The first month of the 1905 season was highlighted by two different managerial controversies which struck two different teams with different results. Waterloo had struggled out of the gate and was stuck in the middle of the standings for much of the 1st month as they dealt with the tragic death of […]
Health providers say recognizing the warning signs and risk factors of heart disease can help save lives. Understanding differences in symptoms between men and women, knowing personal risk, and seeking early medical care are key steps in preventing heart emergencies.
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 24, 2026 The Iowa Senate passed two measures Tuesday expanding where firearms can be legally carried. Senate File 2263, approved in a 35-12 vote, makes multiple changes to where Iowans can lawfully carry weapons. The bill allows a person to carry, transport or possess a dangerous weapon in […]
February 24, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – In its first game as the No. 2 ranked team in the nation, Indian Hills Men’s Basketball rolled past Marshalltown Community College 94-71 at the Hellyer Center on Tuesday night. The win capped an undefeated Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) regular season for the Warriors. With the victory, […]
STORM LAKE – After playing a tight game for three quarter, Buena Vista University turned it in in the final period for a 78-68 win over the Central College women’s basketball team in the American Rivers Conference tournament quarterfinal. Central concludes is season at 12-14 overall. Buena Vista advances to Thursday’s semifinal at No. 2 […]
by Marty Schladen, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 23, 2026 Federal authorities in recent weeks have taken huge steps aimed at curbing the practices of drug middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The steps come after years of complaints from small pharmacies and attempts to rein in the huge corporations by lawmakers in Ohio […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 23, 2026 Several times each summer, Iowans drive set routes at night and turn a discerning ear to the 16 unique frog and toad songs that can be heard across the state. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking new volunteers for the state’s frog and toad […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 23, 2026 The Iowa Senate sent legislation to the governor’s desk Monday for the state’s per-pupil funding for Iowa K-12 schools for the 2026-2027 year. Senate File 2201 was amended from the last time it was debated on the Senate floor. Senators initially passed a 1.75% State Supplemental […]
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 23, 2026 Declaring that a citizen was “targeted because he criticized the police department and city leadership,” a federal judge has ruled that the City of Newton violated the rights of a critic by twice having the man arrested at city council meetings. The decision means that Noah […]
Oskaloosa–Lane Scorpil (Sr., Columbus Junction, Iowa, Business Management) and Brody Brisker (Fr., Wilton, Iowa, Sports Management) have extended their seasons into March as they qualified for nationals after the William Penn men’s wrestling team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Friday and Saturday. As a team, the Statesmen placed ninth out of […]
