by Senator Adrian Dickey This week was the seventh week of the legislative session and it was filled with debate following our first legislative deadline last week. Amongst the legislation being moved through the Senate, on Tuesday we passed SF 2086, my Junior Firefighter program bill. This bill allows schools to offer an elective junior […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom Floor Action in Week 7 This week was devoted to floor debate following our first legislative deadline last week. On Monday we passed Senate File 2219 with a vote of 46-0. This bill requires school districts to grant a student an exempt absence when the student is absent from school for […]
Oskaloosa Main Street proudly announces the 57th annual Art on the Square event. Known as one of Iowa’s longest-running art festivals, this event has become a longstanding tradition and a staple for Oskaloosa, surrounding communities, and patrons nationwide. This year’s Art on the Square will be hosted once again in the heart of Oskaloosa’s historic […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to announce that Makayla Leathers, PA-C, has joined the new Medical Weight Loss Clinic expanding access to personalized, physician and nurse-led weight management services for the community. Makayla Leathers is a board-certified Physician Assistant committed to delivering compassionate, patient centered care. She earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies […]
Iowa senators approved several bills requiring citizenship verification through the federal SAVE database for voter registration, driver’s licenses and state jobs.
by Mike Comfort The first month of the 1905 season was highlighted by two different managerial controversies which struck two different teams with different results. Waterloo had struggled out of the gate and was stuck in the middle of the standings for much of the 1st month as they dealt with the tragic death of […]
Health providers say recognizing the warning signs and risk factors of heart disease can help save lives. Understanding differences in symptoms between men and women, knowing personal risk, and seeking early medical care are key steps in preventing heart emergencies.
by Marty Schladen, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 23, 2026 Federal authorities in recent weeks have taken huge steps aimed at curbing the practices of drug middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The steps come after years of complaints from small pharmacies and attempts to rein in the huge corporations by lawmakers in Ohio […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 23, 2026 Several times each summer, Iowans drive set routes at night and turn a discerning ear to the 16 unique frog and toad songs that can be heard across the state. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking new volunteers for the state’s frog and toad […]
by Helena Hayes Week 6 First funnel has officially ended and brought with it a week of much loved chaos. This deadline is the first of several that forces us to narrow down the legislation that will continue moving this year. Every bill must be through its respective committee by this time and the same […]
