DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 6, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented 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 this […]
April 6, 2026, 10:43 am | Lori Williams AMES, Iowa – Iowans face a wide range of disasters each year, and preparation is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk. To support communities statewide, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has launched a new Disaster Readiness website — a one-stop hub for trusted […]
by Mike Comfort The third season of the Iowa League couldn’t escape what dogged the previous two seasons: concerns about the financial viability of the league. Once again, the papers sent out mixed messages about the stability of teams. The Sioux City Journal noted in July that the league was in good shape, while the […]
Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN, is hosting its 5th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public for moms-to-be and community members interested in pregnancy, fertility services, and family care. Guests will have […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Ronald Collins, MD, to its Inpatient Care Team. Dr. Collins is a board-certified Hospitalist specializing in Internal Medicine and brings extensive experience in patient care and medical leadership. Dr. Collins earned his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Iselin, New Jersey, and completed his Internal […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 31, 2026 The Iowa House passed a bill Tuesday to require commercial truck drivers take an English proficiency test in order to get their license. Senate File 2426, passed 68-24, adds a new requirement for applicants seeking or renewing a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to meet English proficiency […]
March 23, 2026, 9:05 am | Kimberly Cavalier, Cathy Drost AMES, Iowa – Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease brings challenges not only to individuals but also to their families and caregivers. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers “A Journey through Parkinson’s Disease” to help Iowans navigate the complexities of a diagnosis with confidence and […]
by Zach Sommers, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 30, 2026 Iowa volunteers concerned with the state’s water quality are beginning a new season of independent testing for nitrates in bodies of water surrounding where they live. Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement has kicked off its third year with the Nitrate Watch program. The program, run by […]
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 27, 2026 Iowa State University researchers are hoping to establish a foundation for further consideration of sleep and the lack of it when it comes to justice system proceedings, from suspect interrogations and confessions to, eventually, jury considerations. Zlatan Krizan, a professor of psychology at ISU, and social […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Certified Nurse Midwife Scotlan Peterson, MSN, CNM, ARNP, to the Women’s Health team, expanding access to obstetric and women’s health care for patients across the region. Scotlan Peterson provides comprehensive obstetric and women’s health care, supporting women through pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and ongoing wellness. She earned her Master […]
