by Senator Ken Rozenboom Addressing Doctor Shortages One of the big issues debated this week was House File 2254, which requires the Board of Regents to develop a policy prohibiting the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) from including noncompete clauses in any contract with a physician. The bill applies to all employment contracts […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa girls track and field team competed Tuesday night at the Osky Relays, taking advantage of a break in the weather to turn in a strong performance with three first-place finishes. Rain held off long enough for most of the meet to be completed before conditions worsened later in the evening. […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa boys track and field team competed Thursday night at the 98th Osky Relays, battling through rainy conditions while continuing to show improvement early in the season. Rain fell on and off throughout the meet, with heavier rain arriving during the final events. Despite the weather, the Indians were able to […]
ALBIA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa varsity boys golf team opened its season Monday at Albia Country Club, turning in a solid early performance while gaining experience for the rest of the year. Linus Morrison led the Indians with a round of 38, setting the pace for the team in its first meet of the season. […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Student Council is excited to announce the annual Oskaloosa High School prom, themed “A Night of Chance,” scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026. The promenade, which is open to the public, will commence at 5:30 PM in the large Oskaloosa High School gym. Spectators are asked to enter through the […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team is right in the mix heading into its toughest stretch of the campaign as the NAIA released its fourth top-10 poll Wednesday. WPU (8-1, 5-0 Heart), which has won seven in a row, was dropped to No. 6 with 40 points. It marks the 17th-consecutive poll in which the […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s volleyball team sits in a solid spot nationally entering postseason competition as the NAIA released its fifth top-15 poll Wednesday. William Penn (18-6, 14-5 Heart) has jumped up one spot to No. 9 in the nation with 58 points. The navy and gold have been ranked in all six polls (including […]
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 8, 2026 Catholic churches and organizations across Iowa and the U.S. are seeing rising numbers of converts to the religion, scholars and officials say, in part due to the digital age and renewed searching for community and meaning. The Diocese of Des Moines, which spans 80 parishes in […]
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Emma Anderson’s (sophomore, left fielder, Forest City) fifth-inning double sparked the Central College softball team to a 2-1 win over Nebraska Wesleyan University Wednesday. The Dutch (17-3, 1-1 American Rivers Conference) fell 5-1 against the Prairie Wolves (10-14, 2-2 conference) in the opener. Scoreless through four innings, Anderson led off the fifth […]
April 08, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – The Indian Hills Softball team suffered a pair of Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) losses at R.L. Hellyer Field on Wednesday, dropping both ends of the doubleheader vs. Southeastern Community College 8-2 and 6-3. The Warriors fall to 18-20 overall on the year and 5-3 in conference play […]
