Awards will boost cooperation between businesses and schools, create opportunities for students. DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the awarding of more than $1.25 million in state grants to fund the creation and development of new work-based learning programs for Iowa high school students. The Statewide Intermediary Work-Based Learning Grants will […]
by Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 28, 2023 The U.S. Department of Transportation will send more than $2.2 billion in grants to state, tribal and local governments under a grant program that was expanded under the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law. The $2.26 billion for 162 projects provides funds for each of the 50 states, […]
June 27th, 2023 – OSKALOOSA, IA Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska Health celebrated Men’s Health Month on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, with its 4th annual tractor ride at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. The event featured a range of complimentary health screenings and educational opportunities by Mahaska Health Physicians, Providers, and care teams, including cholesterol checks, blood […]
The city received a site plan application from EVOLVE Hospitality of Lena, IL for a recreation and entertainment facility to be located on Lots 1 and 2 of Gateway Commercial Park Subdivision. The tentative address is 2320 Coal Mine Loop. The 3.4-acre site is currently vacant and zoned HC Highway Commercial District. The proposed 46,000 […]
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on its proposal to create a unified Human Foods Program (HFP), which includes a new model for the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). These additions to the FDA Commissioner’s proposal announced earlier this year will further enhance coordination, prevention and response activities across the […]
Oskaloosa Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals are being provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals are provided, at a first […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 26, 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 […]
by Casey Quinlan, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 25, 2023 Economists have been predicting a recession for months, but the labor market has remained resilient, wage growth is higher than before the pandemic, and inflation continues to drop, now at 4% compared to 9.1% in June of last year. Despite this good news, consumers don’t feel […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 22, 2023 Dry conditions in Iowa are continuing to worsen as the state’s corn crop nears peak demand for water. About 83% of the state is suffering from some degree of drought, according to a Thursday report by the U.S. Drought Monitor. That’s up from about 68% the […]
Fireworks will light up the Oskaloosa sky again on the evening of Tuesday July 4th at the NEW TIME of 9:30pm. The Oskaloosa Fireworks are sponsored by Musco Sports Lighting. This year they have scheduled fantastic fireworks to be displayed at the Lacey Recreational Complex in Oskaloosa. The fireworks will be best viewed around the […]
