by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 30, 2024 WASHINGTON — White House Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall said Monday during a press briefing there are 600 people unaccounted for following Hurricane Helene, as federal officials mount a response to the catastrophic storm in states across the Southeast. Sherwood-Randall said that could lead the death toll […]
Oct 1 2024 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 30, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
Sep 30 2024 | Posted in
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The aggressive actions of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) pose an undeniable threat to our national security. Last year, when a Chinese spy balloon flew over the nation’s airspace garnering national news attention, Chinese-state intelligence operations rose to the forefront of national security discussions. While Beijing’s influence operations are not always as obvious, they are […]
Sep 30 2024 | Posted in
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by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 27, 2024 PELLA — Things Harry Smith has found in Pella in his first month teaching at Central College: a lovely room above a garage to stay in, an invitation to a home brewing club, and delicious apples from a man with his own stories to tell. What […]
In a recent interview with Oskaloosa News, Dr. Trish R. Millner, MD, MBA, FAAFP from Mahaska Health offered insightful advice on infant health, safety, and preventive care. From vaccinations to mental well-being, Dr. Millner emphasized the importance of proactive parenting and collaboration with healthcare providers. General Infant Health: Protecting Against Serious Illnesses One of the […]
Sep 27 2024 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Aspiring business owners, innovators, and dreamers will have a unique opportunity to turn their entrepreneurial visions into reality at the upcoming “Idea Lab” event. Organized in partnership with the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group and the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), this exciting initiative aims to foster a thriving entrepreneurial community in […]
Sep 26 2024 | Posted in
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September 23, 2024 Musco Lighting logo on the left with Des Moines Register Top Work Place 2024 logo on the right Musco Lighting named a 2024 Iowa Top Workplace OSKALOOSA, Iowa — For the second year in a row, Musco Lighting has been named as one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces by the Des Moines Register. […]
Sep 25 2024 | Posted in
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by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 23, 2024 Iowa had another unseasonably warm week as corn and soybean harvest got underway. Nine percent of soybeans in Iowa have been harvested in Iowa, up from 1% last week, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s weekly crop progress and condition report for the week of […]
Sep 24 2024 | Posted in
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Des Moines Register “Top Workplace” Award OTTUMWA, IA –Community 1st Credit Union received its ninth straight Des Moines Register “Top Workplace” award. The newspaper recognized 132 Iowa companies and organizations for the 2024 honor on September 22nd. C1st was 9th on the list of 55 midsized-company employers. The employer honor is based on the results […]
Sep 24 2024 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 23, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
Sep 24 2024 | Posted in
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