DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 16, 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 […]
by Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 15, 2024 WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating a possible assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump after gunshots were fired Sunday near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where the GOP presidential nominee was playing golf. The FBI said in a statement to States […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 15, 2024 This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces. To learn more, visit usdemocracyday.org. Iowa voters will not only cast their votes for […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 13, 2024 As Congress reconvened this week, access to in-vitro fertilization has come up again as a top issue for lawmakers in the weeks leading up to the 2024 general election. The U.S. Senate will vote again on legislation bolstering access to IVF treatments next week, Senate Majority […]
AMES, Iowa – September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a dedicated time to increase awareness about the prevalence of suicide, share information on how to prevent it, and provide support to those affected, says Morgan Newell, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “This month serves as a powerful reminder of […]
Statesman Academy Training In July, I spent a wonderful week in Washington, D.C. attending the Statesman Academy known in the political field as the nation’s premier in-person training event for Christian legislators. Other Iowa legislators and I received training in biblical worldview and America’s founding principles, in-depth knowledge on crucial policy issues and proven legislative […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 12, 2024 WASHINGTON — Public health officials are still trying to determine how a Missouri resident contracted bird flu without having any contact with infected animals, but said Thursday there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission taking place in small enclaves or in a more widespread manner. The […]
Oskaloosa, IA – [September 12, 2024] – Oskaloosa Christian School is excited to share new academic and athletic logos that have been implemented for the 2024 school year and beyond. This exciting development reflects our commitment to providing a Christ-centered education while embracing the future with renewed vigor and clarity. Our new brand identity, encompassing […]
Dennis Warner & The D’s will be performing at Indian Hills Community College in St John Auditorium on Thursday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. This is a free performance but you may reserve your seats at: https://www.indianhills.edu/arts/theatre.php A globally accomplished folk music singer-songwriter, Dennis Warner’s music is filled with imagery and storytelling. Warner will perform […]
Fall is pumpkin and apple season. These crops can grow very well in Iowa gardens. Join us for presentations from Mahaska County Master Gardeners on ways to grow these wonderful crops and how to pest harvest and use them. The presentations will be Tuesday October 8 at 7:00 pm at the Mahaska County Extension office, […]
