OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa Schools is appointing Brett Doud as the new Director of Human Performance. Doud holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Central College and a master’s degree in education from Morningside College. With 16 years of service in the Oskaloosa Schools, Doud is an integral part of the educational community, focusing […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 16, 2024 Legislation that might prevent the immediate release of most jail booking photos in Iowa received preliminary approval by a House subcommittee on Tuesday. House Study Bill 531 would allow county jails to withhold the photos they possess of people who are arrested until those people are […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – Mahaska Health is proud to announce that esteemed Cardiologist Dr. Pargulski will be joining its expanding cardiology team. He is now welcoming new patients. Dr. John Pargulski brings over 20 years of cardiology experience to serve as Mahaska Health’s leading expert in non-invasive cardiology care. As a patient-focused specialist, he commits to […]
by Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 15, 2024 Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out of the 2024 Republican presidential contest Monday night after falling short of his campaign’s expectations in the Iowa caucuses. Ramaswamy pledged to support front-runner and former President Donald Trump, who finished the nation’s first nominating contest of the election cycle with […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 15, 2024 Iowa averaged about 201 bushels of corn per acre last year, an estimate that eclipsed the previous year’s yields and ranks fourth-highest in the state’s history, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That figure is an increase of one bushel per acre from previous USDA […]
In the early battleground of the 2024 Republican presidential primaries, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have emerged as the frontrunners in Mahaska County and across Iowa, according to the latest caucus results. The caucus results offer a glimpse into the evolving landscape of Republican politics and the party’s direction heading into […]
Dr. Deborah Nielsen-DeJong, MD, has been providing compassionate care at Mahaska Health for over 20 years. Mahaska Health is honored to recognize Dr. DeJong’s longstanding service and care to the community. As a proud Oskaloosa resident, Dr. DeJong began her role at Mahaska Health with a passion for serving her local community. Her commitment to […]
Snowy afternoons make an ideal time to construct a terrarium AMES, Iowa — Constructing a terrarium is easy and inexpensive and can be accomplished on a snowy afternoon. Their care is minimal since they can go for months without water under the proper conditions. In addition, a wide variety of plants can be grown that […]
Hello Senate District 44! Well we are back at it! As of January 8th, the 90th General Assembly has resumed and I am looking forward to working with my fellow senators on both sides of the aisle to introduce and pass legislation that reflects the needs and wants of Iowans. This week we were informed […]
Life-threatening Wind Chills Expected Saturday Night into Early Next Week A multi-faceted severe winter storm is set to affect Iowa tonight into Friday evening. This dangerous storm starts this evening with snow spreading into the state and persisting into Friday with heavy accumulations. Winds then increase Friday morning, with life-threatening blizzard conditions expected into Friday […]
