by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 13, 2026 After an incredibly wet September with just a handful of days suitable for field work, the first full week of October brought drier, warmer conditions that allowed farmers to make some progress on corn and soybean harvests. According to the crop progress and condition report from […]
DUBUQUE – A hot start by the Central College men’s soccer team unraveled in a 5-2 loss at the University of Dubuque Tuesday night. Central slipped to 5-5-1 overall and 1-2-0 in the American Rivers Conference. Dubuque improved to 7-4-2 and 3-0-0 in the A-R-C. The Dutch started strong with two goals in the first […]
DUBUQUE – After a 3-0 halftime lead melted away, the Central College women’s soccer team found the last goal it needed for a 4-3 at the University of Dubuque Tuesday. Central (11-1-0, 3-0-0 American Rivers Conference) raced out an early lead against Dubuque (6-5-2, 2-1-0 A-R-C), scoring twice in the first seven minutes. Rylee Rustad […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School junior Lane Smith earned All-Conference honors Tuesday, October 13th, with a fifth-place finish at the Little Hawkeye Conference Cross Country Championships at Edmundson Park in Oskaloosa. Smith completed the boys’ 5,000-meter race in 16 minutes, 13 seconds, becoming the first Oskaloosa boys runner to earn All-Conference recognition since Patrick […]
GRINNELL, Iowa — The Grinnell College women’s soccer team faced an undefeated University of Wisconsin-La Crosse squad Tuesday, October 13th, falling 5-0 at Springer Field in Grinnell. Wisconsin-La Crosse improved to 14-0-0 with the victory, while Grinnell dropped to 4-8-2 on the season. The visiting Eagles took control early, scoring four goals in the opening […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 13, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
PELLA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Middle School eighth-grade girls volleyball teams traveled to Pella on Tuesday, October 13th, to face the Dutch in their next-to-last competition of the season. Despite several strong individual performances, all three Oskaloosa teams came up short. The A1 team opened its match with a 21-17 victory over Pella but dropped […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Middle School seventh-grade girls volleyball teams wrapped up their home schedule Tuesday, October 13th, with a strong showing against Pella. Three of the four Oskaloosa teams earned victories, while the fourth battled through two close sets. The A1 team faced a competitive Pella squad but came up short in both […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – As fall hunting seasons begin across Iowa, Mahaska County Conservation wants to remind hunters and outdoor lovers about public land opportunities, new state hunting rules, and safety tips for enjoying the outdoors. Ethan Zieglowsky, a park ranger with Mahaska County Conservation, recently spoke with Oskaloosa News about the 2026 hunting season. They […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 12, 2026 Healthcare, manufacturing and community projects in rural Iowa are set to receive millions in loan and grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development office. USDA announced investments of more than $12.9 million in Iowa cooperatives to help support their pass-through and revolving loan […]
