Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Art Center recently hosted the World Food Celebration, a unique event that brought together culinary traditions from around the globe. This remarkable event was a joint effort by William Penn University Student Services, and FACE (Fine Arts & Cultural Events) of Mahaska County. The celebration showcased the students’ diverse cultural […]
(OTTUMWA) – Help fight food insecurity in Southeast Iowa by supporting the Food Bank of Iowa at the 25th-anniversary tour of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train. On Monday, November 27, at 10 a.m., the popular Holiday Train will stop at the CPKC Station at 1300 Wildwood Dr. on Highway 34 West. The special […]
November 14, 2023 Des Moines, IA – State Auditor Rob Sand is shining a light on fraud and the misuse of tax dollars during International Fraud Awareness Week, November 12-18, 2023, in partnership with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the ACFE Des Moines Chapter. “The vast majority of Iowa’s state, county, and […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 13, 2023 Iowa’s soybean harvest is “nearly complete,” and about 94% of the state’s corn crop has been gathered from fields, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That is nearly 10 days ahead of the five-year average for both crops, which matured more quickly this growing season […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 13, 2023 U.S. Sen. Tim Scott announced Sunday he is suspending his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. Scott made the announcement during a Fox News interview and shared some advice on Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy: “If you ever wanna love your country more, run […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 13, 2023) — 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 […]
Synchronized to Perfection: Oskaloosa’s Square transforms into the ultimate holiday destination OSKALOOSA, IA – The City of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Golden Goose Club are delighted to share a new mix of creativity, light, and sound to add to the holiday tradition and promise to bring joy to Oskaloosa this Holiday season with the addition […]
by Tim Henderson ǀ Stateline, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 11, 2023 Traffic deaths are lingering near historic highs in most states despite less driving overall, prompting policymakers to consider deploying more police or installing automated monitoring such as speed cameras to curb speeding and reckless driving. People are driving fewer miles than they were in […]
On Saturday, December 1st from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., bundle up and make your way downtown for holiday fun and festivities. Get photos taken with Santa, Mrs. Claus, reindeer, and other Christmas characters from Mahaska Drug and enjoy fun Christmas treats while you wait. Take a free horse-drawn wagon ride through downtown and see all […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 9, 2023 Corn yields in Iowa are projected to average about 200 bushels per acre, and overall corn production in the United States this year might set a record, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA’s average yield prediction for Iowa on Thursday is an increase […]
