by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 5, 2026 House Republican lawmakers were met with boos and arguments from members of the public at a Thursday subcommittee meeting as the panel advanced a proposal removing “affirmative action” requirements under Iowa law. House Study Bill 668 proposes removing several affirmative action and equal opportunity measures currently […]
Feb 7 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a conference room filled with adults dressed in pink and high school female athletes wearing their school colors with pride, laughter mixed with applause as more than one hundred female student-athletes from across the region gathered at Musco Lighting at a first-of-its-kind event. The energy in the room reflected more than […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – A new partnership between William Penn University and the Oskaloosa Community School District is piloting a student teaching stipend program that leaders say could ease financial burdens, strengthen teacher retention, and provide a direct pipeline of educators for the community. The initiative, launched this fall, provides student teachers with a $1,000 stipend […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 3, 2026 Iowa Republicans senators said negotiations are ongoing but they were moving forward Tuesday with legislation setting a 1.75% per-pupil spending increase to “start the conversation” on school funding. Senate Study Bill 3100 proposes setting a 1.75% Supplemental State Aid rate for the 2026-2027 school year. This […]
What: Coffee & Conversations – Oskaloosa Schools Community Event When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 • 8:30 AM Where: Smokey Row Coffee Who: Oskaloosa Schools leadership, students, educators, and community members Oskaloosa Schools will host an Oskaloosa School-focused Coffee & Conversations event designed to highlight the work happening across OES, OMS, and OHS. The extended format […]
Feb 4 2026 | Posted in
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Fareway Stores, Inc. announced a major food donation this week that will help thousands of families across Iowa. On February 3, 2026, the Iowa-based grocery company donated more than 69,000 pounds of ham to food banks that serve people facing hunger during the winter months. The donation equals 5,504 individual hams that will go directly […]
Check out this lineup of fun programs with Mahaka County Conservation. We hope you can join us! Coffee Club Friday, February 6, 2026 9:00-10:00 am Environmental Learning Center Drop in and join us for fresh coffee and tasty treats on a Coffee Club day. We talk about upcoming programs, volunteer opportunities with Mahaska County Conservation, […]
Feb 4 2026 | Posted in
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by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 2, 2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a clarification letter Monday to manufacturers saying that the Clean Air Act does not prohibit independent repairs to offroad diesel equipment such as farm machinery. A news release from EPA said manufacturers “can no longer” use the act to “justify […]
Feb 4 2026 | Posted in
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Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release ***Updated Press Release From Tuesday 8 am*** On Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at approximately 5:20 pm, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Casey’s General Store, located at 203 East Main Street in Fremont, Iowa, in reference to a shooting. Upon Law Enforcement’s arrival, 45-year-old […]
Feb 2 2026 | Posted in
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The Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary Board is excited to invite the community to the 9th Annual Share the Love Event! This year’s event will take place Saturday, February 7th, 2025, at Serenity House in Oskaloosa, IA, featuring a drive-thru take out dinner from Catered 2 U, floral arrangements from Stam’s Greenhouse, an Opal Earrings raffle from […]
Jan 29 2026 | Posted in
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