by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 18, 2026 An Iowa man is taking Nintendo and Pokémon Company International to federal court for allegedly refusing to grant him “Pokémon Professor” status. Kyle Owens, 34, of Laurens is suing Nintendo of America and its affiliate, Pokémon Company International, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 18, 2026 Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law May 18 a measure she and supporters say will lower property tax costs for Iowans — an issue Republicans said was their top priority for the 2026 session. “We’re bending the spending curve away from government and back toward […]
by Kadin Luhmann, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 18, 2026 Three environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to remove seven Iowa waterways from the state’s Impaired Waters List. Food and Water Watch, the Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) and the Environmental Law and Policy Center are asking the U.S. District […]
Tuesday, June 23 1-3 PM Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa ISU Extension and Outreach- Mahaska County office is offering a free pressure canner gauge testing event. Pressure Canner dial gauges should be checked annually for accuracy prior to each canning season. Testing is quick and easy and only takes a couple […]
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa High School girls track and field team gathered recently to celebrate the season during its annual awards banquet. Coaches recognized athletes for their accomplishments both on the track and in the classroom after another strong season for the Indians. Tierney Carter was named the team’s MVP after leading Oskaloosa in multiple […]
May 18, 2026 Hobbs, NM – For the third consecutive year, the Indian Hills Men’s Track & Field squad brought home a top-five finish at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championship. The Warriors placed fourth overall at the Ross Black Field of Champions in Hobbs, NM. […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 16, 2026) – A steady rain during the first Pro Sprints heat brought things to a close on Dennison Racing Tees/Jersey Freeze Night Saturday at Knoxville Raceway after qualifying. Ryan Timms set quick time with the Leighton State Bank 410’s, Sam Hafertepe Jr. set the standard with the Randall […]
May 16, 2026 Newton, KS – The Indian Hills Men’s Golf team brought home a runner-up finish at the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s Golf National Championship on Friday at Sand Creek Station Golf Course. The Warriors shot a 20-over, 1,173, just one stroke off the national title. The Warriors battled […]
Decatur, Ala.–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team fell one step shy of battling for a Red Banner as it dropped a 19-7 decision to No. 1 seed Madonna (Mich.) in the NAIA National Championship Semifinals Thursday. The fifth-seeded Statesmen, who finish the 2026 campaign at 13-4, put an early scare into the Crusaders (20-1), but […]
PELLA — The Oskaloosa boys track and field team wrapped up its season Thursday night at the Class 3A District 8 state qualifying meet in Pella. The Indians competed hard against a strong field and finished the season with several solid performances along with continued improvement across the lineup. Oskaloosa’s top finishes came from athletes […]
