by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 10, 2026 The Iowa Senate passed a measure Tuesday providing a 1.75% increase in per-pupil funding for K-12 schools, a move Democrats and education advocates said will force schools to cut more staff and programs. The Senate passed Senate File 2201 in a 28-20 vote. Three Republicans, Sens. […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Before the first project is filmed or a single puppet is built, a new elective at Oskaloosa Middle School is already changing the conversation about student choice. Art Design and Media Production is designed to give middle school students a creative outlet that blends art, media and collaboration into one experience. The […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Before the school day even began, a group of Oskaloosa FFA student leaders boarded a school-branded suburban with a mission that stretched far beyond textbooks and chapter meetings. Their destination was the Iowa Capitol, where they would step into the heart of state government to learn firsthand how laws are made, meet […]
Week 4 Week 4 of the 91st General Assembly has simply flown by! As session continues on, weeks can become an exhausting and yet, exciting flurry of activity. This week was full of subcommittees, committees, long caucus meetings and plenty of visitors from all across Iowa! I know some of you say my newsletters are […]
February 08, 2026 Waco, TX – The Indian Hills Softballs quad wrapped up its trip to the Lone Star State with two impressive victories on Saturday. The Warriors dropped Hill College (TX) 11-5 in the opener before capping the trip with a 5-1 victory over No. 4 ranked McLennan Community College (TX). After dropping its […]
DUBUQUE – The Central men’s basketball team pulled out a gutsy win Saturday against the University of Dubuque Spartans. The game was back and forth from start to finish, but it was ultimately Central who was able to come out victorious, winning 79-73. It was an overall team effort from the Dutch, who had three […]
DUBUQUE – The Central College women’s basketball team traveled to Dubuque on Saturday for a conference matchup against the University of Dubuque Spartans, where it came out with an 86-75 win. The Dutch (9-12, 4-6 American Rivers Conference) offense was firing on all cylinders from start to finish. A strong first half showing catapulted them […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In two conference rooms tucked inside the Trio Entertainment Complex, Oskaloosa High School students leaned forward in their chairs, headsets on, eyes locked to glowing screens, as the school’s eSports team competed in its first-ever home meet. What looked like a video game matchup was, in reality, months of preparation, strategy, and […]
February 06, 2026 Waco, TX – Indian Hills Softball suffered a pair of losses on the road to nationally ranked foes on Friday, dropping a thrilling 14-13 contest to No. 4 McLennan Community College (TX) before falling to No. 3 ranked Grayson College (TX) 8-0. Competing in the Highlander Games hosted by McLennan for the […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom Four Weeks Down, Ten to Go Week 4 of the 2026 legislative session was constructive and fast paced. Sometimes I’m asked what a typical day in the Senate is like. My usual response is that I had 50 conversations with 50 different people about 50 different issues. That’s probably not an […]
