by Allison Winter, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 26, 2023 WASHINGTON — As the deadline for Congress to pass a new farm bill looms this weekend, staff members of the House and Senate Agriculture committees say it will be months – if not longer – until they reach agreement on a new bill. Lawmakers must rewrite […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – September 23rd, 2023 – On a late summer evening, local business owners, community members, and supporters gathered at the American Legion in downtown Oskaloosa to learn more about Oskaloosa Main Street. Oskaloosa’s Main Street program, an affiliate of the State of Iowa and the national Main Street America initiative, has been instrumental […]
Oskaloosa, IA – On Thursday, September 21st, 2023, Mahaska Health hosted a Community Health Fair at Gateway Church. The event drew a diverse crowd of residents wanting to know more about their health and well-being. Attendees had the opportunity to partake in free cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, receive sleep assessments, and seek health guidance […]
Mahaska Health Foundation partners with Brushed by Jude for a Rock-Painting Event September 26th, 2023 – As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches, a fun and creative event aims to spread breast cancer awareness. Mahaska Health Foundation, in collaboration with Brushed by Jude, is hosting an event where participants will paint rocks with messages of encouragement […]
Mines and Minerals Bureau receives recognition for its work on the Patrick AML site located in Wapello County DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 26, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig congratulated the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Mines and Minerals Bureau for receiving the Interior States Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Award […]
Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to share the plans underway for the Main Street Young Ambassador Contest. One young man and one young lady will once again be chosen as Oskaloosa’s Young Ambassadors. If you have a three-year-old to kindergarten-age child, enter them now! The Young Ambassador contestants will all be introduced, and the winners […]
The election for most city and school board members will occur on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. In Oskaloosa, there will be two contested races this year. For Oskaloosa Mayor, current mayor Dave Krutzfeldt is facing a challenge from Jeremy Lewis. The other challenged seat is for Oskaloosa City Council at Large, with Joe Caligiuri being […]
September 23, 2023 OTTUMWA, IOWA – Update – Gregory Showalter has been taken into custody. More details will be released at a later time. We thank everyone that provided information that lead to the arrest of Showalter. September, 22, 2023 OTTUMWA, IOWA – The Ottumwa Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa Schools homecoming week celebrations begin on Monday, September 25. As the week unfolds, the community and school will be celebrating with an array of activities, including a powderpuff football and volleyball game. A highlight of the week will be the parade, set to take place in downtown Oskaloosa on Thursday at […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 21, 2023 Iowa first gentleman Kevin Reynolds, husband of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The governor’s office shared the medical diagnosis Thursday, along with a statement from Gov. Reynolds about her spouse’s plans for treatment. “We’re grateful to the incredible medical team caring […]
