by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 26, 2024 Central College will explore a “decision science” curriculum in the hopes of preparing students for an evolving world of business, driven by support from a locally based, globally active business. Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI), a Pella-based manufacturing company, has awarded a planning grant of $50,000 […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 26, 2024 The Iowa House passed a measure Tuesday that could revive a tax rebate program for filming movies in Iowa in an effort to bring moviemakers back to the state. Rep. Jane Bloomingdale, R-Northwood, said she felt like “this is one of the best bills that we’re […]
The first day to request an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election is Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and the first day to mail absentee ballots is Wednesday, May 15. To obtain an absentee ballot, please go to the Mahaska County’s website https://elections.mahaskacountyia.gov/vote/absentee/ or the Secretary of State’s website www.sos.state.ia.us/elections and download the Absentee Ballot Request […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Community Schools has hired Luke Trainer as its next high school band teacher. Trainer, an Osky alumnus, brings a wealth of experience and passion for music education, making him an ideal fit to lead the Oskaloosa High School Band program. Trainer’s journey in music education began after graduating from OHS […]
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state veterinary and public health officials, are investigating an illness among primarily older dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico that is causing decreased lactation, low appetite, […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Schools is set to launch its new Oskaloosa Spirit Cafe, an initiative aimed at providing vocational opportunities and promoting inclusivity within the community. Slated to open its doors in the summer, the cafe represents a significant milestone in the school district’s commitment to empowering students with special needs and fostering […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 23, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate took a broadly bipartisan vote early Saturday to approve a $1.2 trillion spending package, sending the measure to President Joe Biden for his signature with no time to spare after missing a midnight deadline. The 74-24 vote wraps up the government […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 22, 2024 Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is asking a court to require TikTok to change its age rating in the Apple App Store. Bird is seeking a temporary injunction that would require TikTok, a video social media app, to change its age rating to “17+” in the […]
The first day to request an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election is Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and the first day to mail absentee ballots is Wednesday, May 15. To obtain an absentee ballot, please go to the Mahaska County’s website https://elections.mahaskacountyia.gov/vote/absentee/ or the Secretary of State’s website www.sos.state.ia.us/elections and download the Absentee Ballot Request […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release On March 24th, officers of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of North E for a report of a suspicious male wearing a black sweatshirt carrying a black bag walking in the timber along the railroad tracks. An officer located a male matching the description […]
