Now is the time to place your votes for the Main Street Young Ambassador of your choice. Twenty local children, ages three through kindergarten are seeking monetary votes to become this year’s Young Ambassadors. Local merchants who are sponsoring the children have banks with the name and picture of the child on the bank. Money […]
Mahaska County gathered to bid farewell to one of its most esteemed law enforcement officers, Deputy Scott Miller, who retired after a commendable 40-plus-year tenure. Known for his unwavering dedication, Deputy Miller’s career is not just a reflection of his commitment but a beacon of the enduring spirit of service that characterizes the Mahaska County […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 30, 2023 Farmers in Iowa are routinely harvesting more than 200 bushels of corn per acre this year despite widespread drought as crop harvest reaches its conclusion, according to field agronomists for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Our corn hybrids are much better adapted to dry conditions […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 29, 2023 Former President Donald Trump, while continuing to profess confidence he will win the Iowa caucuses, nevertheless railed against his Republican rivals for the 2024 presidential race during a rally Sunday in Sioux City. The former president spoke at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux City, his eighth trip […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 28, 2023 Former Vice President Mike Pence dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Saturday. “It’s become clear to me, this is not my time,” Pence said at the Republican Jewish Coalition Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pence launched his presidential bid in June at an Iowa event […]
Maintaining secure borders is essential to our national security, sovereignty, economic stability, and public health. It is the fundamental duty of the government to safeguard its citizens and their interests. However, President Joe Biden’s radical open border policies have directly put every community at risk. Since President Biden took office, there have been over 6.2 […]
Oskaloosa, IA — With the city elections approaching, candidates running for various positions opened up about their accomplishments, hopes, and plans for the future of Oskaloosa. Incumbent Council Members Seek Re-Election Steve Burnett, the current council person for the Fourth Ward, is running for re-election after serving for eight years. Burnett praised Amal Eltahir, the […]
Election Day: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Polls Open: 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. Voter pre-registration deadline: October 23, 2023, 5:00 P.M. Contact for information: Mahaska County Auditor’s office at 641-673-7148 Oskaloosa, IA – The Mahaska County Auditor’s Office has released important details regarding the upcoming City/School Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. All qualified electors […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 30, 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 […]
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds announced a new $6.5 million investment in communities to bolster tourism and quality of life through Destination Iowa. The grant initiative, which launched in 2022 with federal funding, became a state-funded initiative following approval from the Iowa legislature this year. “Destination Iowa has inspired communities statewide to dream big […]
