OSKALOOSA – Love In the Name of Christ of Mahaska County has set Saturday, Nov. 14 for the seventh annual Mahaska Connect event. This year’s theme is “Building a Foundation for your Future.” Mahaska Connect will be held at Fellowship Bible Church, 1000 A Avenue West in Oskaloosa from 9-1 p.m. As in past years […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — William Penn University has appointed Ron Bryan as its liaison for Quaker and Church Relations, a role focused on strengthening relationships with Quaker meetings, churches, faith leaders and faith-based organizations. Working with the Advancement and Alumni Office and campus partners, Bryan will connect these communities with the university’s mission, students, alumni and […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— Book Vault, an independent bookstore located in downtown Oskaloosa, has donated 10 percent of its proceeds from William Penn University’s (WPU) Parent/Family Weekend, September 18-19, to the university’s Wilcox Library. Book Vault was one of 24 local businesses that offered discounts to visiting families through a coupon book created by WPU and the […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council will meet Monday, October 19th, at 6 p.m. to consider several issues that could affect city streets, future development, public spending, and city services. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 220 South Market Street. Among the major items on […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, October 19th, at 9 a.m. to consider several matters involving county roads, building maintenance, law enforcement, and preparations for the upcoming general election. The meeting will take place in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, located at 106 South First […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 15, 2026 President Donald Trump will make two trips to Iowa ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. Iowa Republican Party Chairman Jeff Kaufmann said in a statement Thursday the president plans to be in Iowa Thursday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 1. Information on where Trump […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Justin DeVore, who leads communications, marketing, and engagement for the Oskaloosa Community School District, has been named the 2026-27 Communicator of the Year by the Iowa School Public Relations Association (ISPRA). The statewide honor was announced on Thursday, October 15, at the organization’s fall conference in Des Moines. The award goes to […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Now, every student in the Oskaloosa Community School District can get free breakfast every school day, regardless of family income. The Oskaloosa School Board approved the program in early September to make sure students have something to eat before school starts. District officials believe this can help students stay focused, improve their […]
by States Newsroom staff, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 14, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that recipients will receive a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027. The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will begin for 72 million Social Security beneficiaries in January. It will apply for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, recipients […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 13, 2026 After an incredibly wet September with just a handful of days suitable for field work, the first full week of October brought drier, warmer conditions that allowed farmers to make some progress on corn and soybean harvests. According to the crop progress and condition report from […]
