Oskaloosa, Iowa – Just like that, the Oskaloosa City Band ended their season in the first part of August. The Thursday evening tradition in downtown Oskaloosa has become something that connects the generations. At the last concert, the band played a selection from pop superstar Taylor Swift while looking forward to what the future may […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The new YMCA facility in Oskaloosa opened its doors to the public the first week in August, and the interest in the facility and its offerings has generated significant interest. The project has been a long-time coming, with the groundbreaking taking place during the early days of COVID-19. Then a dispute between […]
August 3, 2023 OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Musco Lighting has finalized plans for a 74,000 square-foot office renovation and expansion and a new 13,000 square-foot facility shop at its downtown Oskaloosa campus. It will provide space for continued growth and allow global team members and customers to come together to learn, connect, and collaborate. “We’ve been […]
August 4, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA- Yesterday, Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced the awardees of Iowa’s Centers of Excellence Program grant totaling more than $2.2 million in funding to support and improve health care delivery in rural Iowa. Centers of Excellence increase access to specialized multi-disciplinary care and […]
by Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 3, 2023 WASHINGTON — A deadline for a year’s worth of backdated benefits is fast approaching for U.S. veterans suffering illnesses after exposure to open burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxins. Nearly a year ago, President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act, a law supporters describe as the largest […]
Fareway Stores, Inc. partnered with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct the seventh annual Round Up at the register in July at all 138 store locations, raising a total of $171,450.14 for Variety – the Children’s Charity. “We want to thank our generous customers for their heartfelt donations to Variety-the Children’s Charity,” said Fareway […]
Mahaska County Master Gardeners announce a Tomato Fest will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 6 PM. Their first Tomato Fest was celebrated in 2005 when Stan & Susan Gilland, then Master Gardener Interns from Monroe County introduced many to heirloom varieties of tomatoes and we discussed tomato growing topics. The popular event is […]
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is thrilled to share IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan, has reached $20 million in assets. “I am so proud of our IAble Account Owners for trusting the Plan to help them overcome frustrating financial barriers and plan for the future,” said Smith. “The money […]
by Jay Waagmeester, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 1, 2023 Gov. Kim Reynolds hit the road Tuesday to meet with three Sioux County hospital administrators and discuss issues facing Iowa’s rural health care providers. Sioux Center Health CEO Cory Nelson said his biggest ask of Reynolds in the meeting — which was closed to members of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – This is a busy time of the year for the United Way of Mahaska County staff and volunteers. Back to School and Day of Caring are big one’s on their plate, but wait, there’s more. We’ll start with getting ready for the Back to School event at the Southern Iowa Fairground this […]
