by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 11, 2025 The Iowa House unanimously passed legislation Tuesday offering legal protections against lawsuits filed to limit freedom of speech and press. House File 472 is the latest attempt to enact an anti-SLAPP law in Iowa. SLAPP refers to “strategic lawsuits against public participation,” civil lawsuits filed without […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 11, 2025 Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday there may be some economic difficulties caused by the Trump administration’s cuts to federal spending and workforce, but the overall trajectory to reduce government size and spending will bring positive changes. Reynolds spoke alongside former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey at the […]
(CLIVE, Iowa) — Powerball® and Mega Millions® tickets can now be purchased in checkout lanes at select Fareway® Stores in Iowa, marking the state debut of this new convenience in lottery purchases. The new purchase process allows easy-pick tickets in Powerball and Mega Millions to be printed at the cash register. The tickets involved are […]
Oskaloosa Community School District March 7, 2025 When Dasia Foster steps onto Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during spring break, she won’t just be representing her school—she’ll be representing Iowa and students nationwide. Foster, a senior at Oskaloosa High School, is the first student from Oskaloosa to serve on the National Student Council. This achievement […]
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met March 3, 2025, covering a range of topics including public safety concerns, infrastructure improvements, and updates on intergovernmental agreements. During public comments, Amanda Vanderveer addressed the board to file a formal complaint regarding the sheriff’s department. Vanderveer detailed a series of incidents involving harassment and property damage allegedly […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council addressed a variety of significant matters during its regular meeting on March 3, 2025, including finalizing a police services agreement, appointing key personnel, and approving the sale of city-owned property. Council Approves Police Services Agreement with University Park One of the key actions of the night was approving […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa: The annual Southern Iowa Speedway Race Car Show will be held this weekend in the comfort of the Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa. Race cars expected to be in competition at the Southern Iowa Speedway in 2025 will be on display Friday, March 7th from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday, from 10 […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 3, 2025 A bill banning gene-based vaccines, like some forms of the COVID-19 vaccine, received approval from a Senate subcommittee Monday. Senate File 360 would prohibit health care providers from administering gene-based vaccines, with penalties of a misdemeanor charge and a fine of $500 for each violation, as […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Early this morning (2/23/25), officers received a phone complaint of a reckless driver in the area of Santa Clara St. The caller stated that it sounded like a vehicle was racing back and forth, speeding. Officers went to the area and located a blue 2010 Mazda speeding in the […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release At 3:06 a.m. this morning (2/23/25), officers received a phone call about a fight possibly occurring in the 200 block of Hope St. When officers arrived, they located several individuals outside of the residence. One of the individuals, Jacob James Pelong (43), of Oskaloosa, had an outstanding warrant for […]
