by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 24, 2024 The state auditor’s office has faulted the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board for having made no attempt to collect penalties imposed on politicians and their campaigns. In an audit report released earlier this week, Auditor of State Rob Sand’s office noted that the ethics board […]
by Allison Winter, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 23, 2024 WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee clashed late into the evening Thursday over funding for food and nutrition programs as part of Republicans’ sweeping proposal for the new five-year farm bill. The committee’s $1.5 trillion omnibus farm bill would set policy […]
Pella, IA – Open Air Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making aviation affordable, accessible and achievable for everyone, is proud to announce the Mustang Raffle 2024. This event is designed to support our innovative educational programs, which use aviation as a dynamic platform for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. About the Raffle […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 22, 2024 Gov. Kim Reynolds, touring what she called “horrific” damage in Greenfield from Tuesday’s tornadoes, emphasized the resiliency of the Iowa communities and appreciation for the support received in the day since the storm. As severe weather impacted areas across Iowa, Greenfield was hit by a major […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Spirit Cafe with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing initiative to provide vocational opportunities and promote inclusivity within the community. The event featured remarks from key organizers and supporters, emphasizing the cafe’s role in supporting local entrepreneurs […]
by Jane Norman, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 22, 2024 WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, on a call with reporters Wednesday, strongly criticized a farm bill draft written by U.S. House Republicans, saying it would damage the coalition that traditionally has united behind farm bills and “raises the real possibility of being unable to get […]
Oskaloosa, IA – In a recent meeting, U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlighted the importance of infrastructure projects and community funding in Mahaska County, responding to a query from Oskaloosa News, about collaboration between federal and local officials on infrastructure priorities. Miller-Meeks was at the Oskaloosa Pizza Ranch in support of her bid for re-election to […]
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in honor of Matthew Dickerson, an employee of the Iowa Department of Transportation who was killed on May 16 while working on I-80 near Council Bluffs. “We honor the memory of Matthew Dickerson […]
MAY 22, 2024 OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the 475 students who were on the college’s academic Honor Roll for the 2024 Spring Term. To be included on the Honor Roll an IHCC student must be enrolled full-time and have a grade point average for the term of 3.5 […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The city of Oskaloosa gathered today to officially inaugurate the much-anticipated Edmundson Playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the culmination of years of planning and community effort. The playground, which had its soft opening late last year, has already become a beloved part of the community. Today’s event was more than just […]
