DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 14, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today 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 […]
36,000 square-foot addition supported by state High Quality Jobs Program OSKALOOSA, Iowa (August 14, 2023) ─ Clow Valve, among the McWane Inc. family of companies, began the construction to expand its iron foundry. This $75 million investment will add 36,000 square feet to its footprint. The Oskaloosa City Council unanimously approved the project in February […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 12, 2023 While much of the political attention at the Iowa State Fair was focused on the Republican 2024 presidential contenders, two Democratic challengers to President Joe Biden also took the stage Saturday at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox. Democrats Marianne Williamson and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., […]
Fremont is celebrating its 175th birthday with a Demi-Semi-Sept-Centennial three-day Celebration! Join us for a fun-filled weekend with FREE family-friendly activities, including inflatables, lazer tag, caricatures, face painting, food, vendor market, live music, grand parade, contests, and much more! We hope to see you in Fremont! Our most up-to-date schedule with details can be found […]
Larson Second to Lead All 50 Laps by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 12, 2023) – Kyle Larson reigned supreme on Saturday night as he captured his second NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s in three years. The Elk Grove, California native joined Donny Schatz (2015) as the only two drivers to lead […]
by Casey Quinlan, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 10, 2023 Consumers are getting some relief from higher prices as core inflation, which excludes food and energy, continues to show signs of cooling — an encouraging sign for the U.S. economy, according to economists. The Department of Labor’s report on Thursday showed the consumer price index rose 0.2% in […]
New funding will support infrastructure critical to successful programs, including new equipment and the creation/remodeling of driver training facilities. DES MOINES, IOWA – Governor Kim Reynolds today announced a new funding opportunity targeted to support CDL programs at Iowa Community Colleges. The Iowa CDL Infrastructure Grant will provide $5 million in grants to support the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa moved forward with an ordinance amending Title 17 or “Zoning” to add zoning code text and a map for a 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. RDG Planning and Design’s Charlie Cowell added comments to the discussion portion of the ordinance. Cowell said that this update to the zoning code is an extension of […]
Tyler Drueke Wins IMCA Racesaver Feature by Bill Wright Oskaloosa, IA, Monday, August 7, 2023 – Australian World Series Champion, James McFadden, added to his resume Monday, when he dominated the $21,000 Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa. The Alice Springs, Northern Territory native’s win came aboard the Roth […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in a regular session on Monday, August 7th, 2023. A public hearing for a fiscal year 2024 budget amendment was on their agenda. The extensive discussion surrounded the Mahaska County Auditors Office for additional money for training, mileage, registrations, and meals for that training. Mahaska […]
