by Jay Waagmeester, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 13, 2023 Iowa’s congressional delegation focused heavily on Hamas attacks on Israel this week and called for a rescission of money provided to Iran in a September deal. At the same time, House members are sorting out the speakership after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted more than a […]
October 3, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IOWA – Mahaska Health is proud to host their annual Women’s Health Night at the Gateway church in Oskaloosa. Join Mahaska Health experts for Women’s Health Night on October 17th from 5:30 PM to 8 PM for a night of education and community. Mahaska Health is excited to feature experts from […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 3, 2023 WASHINGTON — Dissident Republicans in the U.S. House voted with Democrats on Tuesday to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, a historic move that came just nine months after he secured the gavel following days of negotiating with the GOP’s right flank and 15 rounds of voting. […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The 20th annual Youth Outdoor Field Day was once again a success, with a large turnout of 200 participants comprising children and adults and a dedicated team of 30 volunteers. This milestone event, which took place at Russel Wildlife on Saturday, September 30th, showcased various outdoor activities and educational experiences for […]
Iowa Corn Signs on as Entitlement Partner for Historic Event on ‘Fastest Short Track on the Planet’ Weekend also includes the NASCAR Xfinity Series & ARCA Menards Series, June 14-16, 2024 NEWTON, Iowa (Oct. 3, 2023) – NASCAR today announced that it is bringing its first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race to Iowa Speedway on Sunday, […]
by Kevin Hardy ǀ Stateline, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 28, 2023 Earlier this year, Oregon Democrats pushed through state legislation that allows local governments to require setbacks between neighbors and factory farming operations. The law prohibits farms from drawing unlimited amounts of free groundwater and requires farmers to apply for a permit before applying manure […]
Bettie Gray December 26, 1935 – September 30, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 87 Bettie Arlene Gray, age 87, passed away on September 30, 2023, under hospice care in West Branch, Iowa. She was born on December 26,1935, the daughter of Charles and Vione (Greenhalgh) Dunsmoor. Bettie graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1954. She […]
September 27, 2023 Oskaloosa Police Department Media Release On September 27, 2023, at approximately 7:52 a.m., members of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to Santa Clara Apartments about an altercation that neighbors reported. When officers arrived, they were informed that Clarissa Marie Schutjer, 32, of Oskaloosa, and Jacob Parke Lewis, 36, of Beacon, had […]
by Allison Winter, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 26, 2023 WASHINGTON — As the deadline for Congress to pass a new farm bill looms this weekend, staff members of the House and Senate Agriculture committees say it will be months – if not longer – until they reach agreement on a new bill. Lawmakers must rewrite […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – September 23rd, 2023 – On a late summer evening, local business owners, community members, and supporters gathered at the American Legion in downtown Oskaloosa to learn more about Oskaloosa Main Street. Oskaloosa’s Main Street program, an affiliate of the State of Iowa and the national Main Street America initiative, has been instrumental […]
