June 10th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The BBQ smells from last year may have faded, but fear not, as this coming weekend, the smell of some of the best BBQ artists will once again fill the air in downtown Oskaloosa. We recently spoke with Wyndell Campbell about this year’s event, which benefits the first responders […]
LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 8, 2023) – On Friday, June 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $300,000 ceremonial check to the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The city will host the ceremony at the Oskaloosa Town Square. EPA selected the City of Oskaloosa for a Brownfields Assessment Grant. Community-wide grant funds […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – June 5th, 2023 – There’s something new in the space that Wanderlunch occupied, and it’s Pronto, from the people who brought Rosso and Wine, fine Italian foods to Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa. They have taken another step and are opening Pronto, which means ‘Ready’ in Italian. Ready is something that describes […]
June 2nd, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA. Oskaloosa, IA (June 2, 2023) – Mahaska Health is proud to announce Kelli Kindley, Registered Nurse, as the May 2023 DAISY Award Honoree. The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. Kelli is a dedicated, caring, and compassionate […]
Oskaloosa – Something new is coming to the Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum. The Mahaska County Historical Society is currently fundraising for a massive exhibit renovation in the main museum building. The entire lower level that once displayed dolls, toys, and various historic room set ups is being transformed into two new exhibits. “A Legacy […]
Stewards of the Beautiful Land Program Starts in June in Mahaska County Trees Forever, The Tallgrass Prairie Center, various County Conservation Boards and Roadside Programs are offering Stewards of the Beautiful Land for a sixth year, starting Thursday, June 22nd . Stewards of the Beautiful Land – Mahaska has 4 field days, meeting monthly, geared […]
JUNE 6, 2023 OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the 308 students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2023 Spring Term. This is a list of students who received an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, […]
by Jay Waagmeester, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 5, 2023 Free meals for Iowa children and teens 18 and younger can be found at nearly 500 locations across the state this summer. The Iowa Department of Education announced Monday where Iowa students can find free meals after school is out for the summer. Students and families […]
June 6, 2023 DES MOINES, IOWA – The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) unveiled a new website to educate Iowans about emerging substances for which there may be little or no regulation, such as Xylazine and Kratom. The new online resource also highlights the dangers of evolving illicit substances like fentanyl, counterfeit pills, and […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 3, 2023 Presidential candidates worked to balance promoting their ability to unify the country while highlighting their fight against the “woke” left while speaking to Iowans gathered Saturday for U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s “Roast and Ride” fundraiser at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his […]
