by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 7, 2026 DENISON — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced Wednesday in Denison that Iowa was the first state approved for a Returning Education to the States waiver, giving the state more control over nearly $9.5 million in federal education funding over the next four years. “We […]
by Mike Comfort Prior to major league baseball teams developing the farm system, minor league franchises were independent teams that operated in almost every town in the United States. By 1910, there were 50 different minor leagues which included large cities like Minneapolis, Baltimore, Los Angeles, and Denver. However, minor leagues weren’t just limited to […]
OSKALOOSA — Kyle Petty came to Musco Lighting to help mark a new partnership tied to the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America, but his visit also turned into something NASCAR fans appreciate: a mix of racing history, behind-the-scenes insight, and blunt opinions about how the sport works now. Petty was in Oskaloosa […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a classroom buzzing with wires, toggles, and problem-solving chatter, eighth-grade students at Oskaloosa Middle School are not just building a robotic snake, they are testing skills that could shape their futures. Through Innovators Quest, a career exploration initiative supported by Musco Lighting, students are getting hands-on exposure to robotics, circuitry, and […]
OSKALOOSA — Musco Lighting has been named an official partner of the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America, a cross-country motorcycle ride that raises money for Victory Junction, a year-round camp for children living with complex medical and physical conditions. The 2026 Ride is scheduled for May 1-9 and will travel about 3,400 […]
by Kevin Hardy, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 19, 2025 As pennies vanish from the American landscape, many businesses are clamoring for federal guidance on how to handle cash transactions in a penniless world. Should retailers round up or down? Should they round in favor of the customer? Or in favor of the business? So far, […]
Mahaska Health is proud to welcome Ruffin Tchakounte, DO, to the Inpatient care team. Dr. Tchakounte is a Hospitalist specializing in Internal Medicine with experience caring for patients across inpatient, outpatient, and critical care settings. Dr. Tchakounte earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Anatomy from Des Moines University in Des […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Mahaska Chamber and Development Group has been selected as one of three communities to receive funding through the Iowa Rural Development Council’s Rural Business Initiative (RBI) grant program, with support approved this week by the state’s Empower Rural Iowa task force. The funding will support Ignite Oskaloosa, a multi-part small business […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Inside a classroom at Oskaloosa High School, winter coats are folded neatly beside stacks of sweatpants, socks, and snow pants. Students move with purpose, checking sizes, comparing prices, and carefully tracking budgets. For more than 30 years, this scene has played out quietly each December, as Oskaloosa High School Peer Helpers work […]
The 2025 Lighted Christmas Parade held on Saturday, December 6, was a huge success. Thank you to all who participated, volunteered, and sponsored the 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. “It was a night to remember,” shared Angella Foster, Oskaloosa Main Street Director. “Seeing the joy on people’s faces, from the little children marveling at the […]
