DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her appointments of Michael Carpenter as a district judge in Judicial Election District 8A, Eric Nelson as a district judge in Judicial Election District 4, and Patrick Smith as a district judge in Judicial Election District 5C. Carpenter, of Ottumwa, Iowa, currently serves as attorney at Gaumer, […]
PELLA—More than 35 years after setting a scoring record in running away with Iowa Conference medalist honors for Central College, Joe Jaspers is still winning men’s golf titles. Jaspers, a 1988 Central grad, blew away the field with a stunning eight-stroke victory in the National Senior Hall of Fame tournament at the par-72 High Point […]
Nancy I. de France March 23, 1951 – June 15, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 72 Nancy I. de France, 72, of Oskaloosa passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at her home in Oskaloosa. As was her wish, her body has been cremated. No services are planned. Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory is handling her […]
Helen Hoskins January 24, 1922 – June 15, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 101 Helen Hoskins, 101, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Oskaloosa Care Center. She was born on January 24, 1922, the daughter of Audrey C. and Unice Ellen (Brackin) McIntosh. Helen graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1939. On June 5, […]
Labor Force Participation Rises to 68.5 Percent DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held level at 2.7 percent in May as 6,400 new workers joined the labor force. In comparison, the U.S. unemployment rate increased to 3.7 percent. Iowa’s labor force participation rate increased to 68.5 percent in May, up from 68.3 […]
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The eighth night of the 20023 racing season was held on Wednesday night with a near perfect night for racing on Van Utrecht Farms & Trucking and Stout Trucking Bike Night. 24 lucky youngsters went home with brand new bicycles courtesy of a long list of sponsors that provided the […]
by Eleanor Hildebrandt, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 14, 2023 Students at Iowa’s public universities will pay more in tuition for the 2023-24 academic year, the Iowa Board of Regents agreed Wednesday. In-state undergraduate students at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa will pay 3.5% more for their tuition […]
Though cover crops will continue to be strongly emphasized, added focus will include edge-of-field practices DES MOINES, Iowa (June 14, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that a successful Water Quality Initiative (WQI) project in Southeast Iowa is progressing toward its next phase, with a specific focus on the seeding of […]
(Oskaloosa, Iowa) – On this past picture-perfect Saturday, Art on the Square returned for its 54th year. Festivities included over 30 artist booths, an Emerging Artist area for first-time participants, live local musicians from Muse Music Store, a Coloring Wall, a StoryWalk™ and kids’ activities thanks to ISU Extension and Outreach of Mahaska County. Surrounding […]
June 9, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA. Mahaska Health is delighted to announce the Facilities Team and Randy Glandon, Maintenance Supervisor, have been recognized and honored with esteemed awards for their exceptional contributions. The Facilities Team was awarded the Mahaska Health Team Achievement Award in acknowledgment of its dedication to providing excellent service to the organization. The […]
