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ISU gets federal funding to support Watershed Innovation Farm in Ames

Wetlands are an edge-of-field strategy used to try to improve water quality near farmland. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 28, 2026 Iowa State University, in collaboration with Iowa Learning Farms, is working to build out water quality practices on and around its dairy farm in Ames as part of the Watershed Innovation Farm, which will include trails and signage for Iowans to learn about the practices. The […]

Six Turnovers Prove Costly as Oskaloosa Falls to Ottumwa, 31-12

Oskaloosa hosted Ottumwa for the first night of Friday Night Football for the 2026 season.

OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa and Ottumwa were separated by very little on the stat sheet Friday night. Ottumwa finished with 260 yards of offense, while Oskaloosa had 227. The Bulldogs had 15 first downs, and the Indians had 13. They were only one rushing yard apart. However, one statistic stood out. Oskaloosa turned the ball over […]

Mahaska Health Paramedics Receive American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Award

Pictured from left: Mike Lang, Mahaska Health Emergency Services Director; Mahaska Health paramedics Angie Goemaat, Rob Forschler and Shannon Smith.

Mahaska Health paramedics Rob Forschler, Shannon Smith and Angie Goemaat were recently honored with American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Awards in recognition of their lifesaving response to a cardiac emergency at the Oskaloosa Public Library. The awards recognize individuals who perform CPR or take lifesaving action during an emergency. The recognition follows a coordinated emergency […]

New CEO Brings Focus on Community, Childcare and Connection

Rima Zabian (photo provided)

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – By the time Rima Zabian left Oskaloosa after her interview, the community no longer felt like a place she had simply visited. “It really felt like somewhere we could belong together,” Zabian said. That sense of belonging helped shape Zabian’s decision to become the next CEO of the Mahaska County YMCA, where […]

Oskaloosa Marching Band Prepares “All the Lonely People” for New Season

Senior drum major Lilia Morris and junior drum major Carter Winchell gave an interview to Oskaloosa News.

New production includes a vocal solo, electric guitar, expanded movement, and a strong focus on student connections Oskaloosa, Iowa – The marching band from Oskaloosa High School is putting together a new performance titled “All the Lonely People” and will be incorporating new musical and visual features while at the same time strengthening discipline and […]

William Penn University Invites Oskaloosa Community to Get Involved in Parent/Family Weekend

William Penn University Invites Oskaloosa Community to Get Involved in Parent/Family Weekend (photo provided)

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) William Penn University (WPU) is preparing to welcome more than 300 parents, family members, and friends to Oskaloosa for Parent/Family Weekend, September 18-19, and local businesses are invited to help make the community part of the experience. Parent/Family Weekend brings visitors to Oskaloosa to spend time with their students while also encouraging them […]

New poll shows tight races for Iowa governor, U.S. Senate in 2026

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and state Rep. Josh Turek will compete in the Nov. 3, 2026 election to become Iowa’s next U.S. senator. (Photos by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 26, 2026 Though Iowa has seen major Republican victories in the last several election cycles, a poll from Suffolk University Political Research Center published Wednesday found the races for U.S. Senate and governor are shaping up to be highly competitive. In the Senate race between Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley […]

Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement

Facebook owner Meta agreed to pay nearly $18 billion to an array of U.S. states over claims its platforms intentionally addicted teens. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)

by Anna Claire Vollers, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 26, 2026 Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to pay 47 states, the District of Columbia, and a handful of U.S. territories, up to $17.1 billion in penalties over claims that its social media platforms are addictive and a danger to children. As […]

Musco to Celebrate 50 Years With Community Event in Downtown Oskaloosa

Musco will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a community event from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the Oskaloosa Square. The celebration will include live music, family activities, food, an outdoor movie and a downtown light show. Graphic courtesy of Musco.

On September 19, the celebration will include live music, family activities, food trucks, a showing of “Field of Dreams,” and a Musco light show. Musco is marking 50 years in Oskaloosa with a community event that will have live music, family activities, food trucks, an outdoor movie, and a special light show downtown. The Musco […]

Zach Lahn calls for state regulation of data centers, surveillance cameras

Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn gave a speech and answered questions at a candidate forum Aug. 24, 2026 hosted by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry in West Des Moines. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 24, 2026 Zach Lahn, the GOP nominee for Iowa governor in 2026, said Monday many of the major concerns about new technologies like data center power use and Flock cameras are issues that need to be regulated at a state level. Lahn, a businessman, spoke about his gubernatorial […]

           

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