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Caldwell Park Project Among 14 Urban Water Quality Investments Announced Statewide

Iowa Department of Agriculture

Oskaloosa, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Monday that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will invest in 14 urban water quality projects across the state, including a major initiative at Caldwell Park in Oskaloosa. The announcement, made during Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week, highlights a $5.7 million investment […]

Reynolds sues Des Moines Register to keep staffers’ emails confidential

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds listens to apprentices talk about their experiences in their apprenticeship program.

by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 25, 2025 Gov. Kim Reynolds has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register that seeks to keep confidential some of the written communications among her senior advisors. In court papers filed Friday by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Reynolds asks for an injunction to stop the Register […]

Color, Creativity, and Community Take Center Stage at the Uplifting Puppet Parade

Oskaloosa's Art on the Square celebrated 51 years this weekend.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – April 25, 2025 — Oskaloosa town square will burst into life this summer with towering puppets, handmade costumes, and joyful music as the Uplifting Puppet Parade makes its grand debut on Saturday, June 14th at 2:00 p.m. during the annual Art on the Square festival. Organized by the Uplifting Puppet Company in […]

The MidWestOne Foundation Awards Grants to Support Community Initiatives

MidWestOne Bank

IOWA CITY, Iowa (April 25, 2025) – MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG) (the “Company”), parent company of MidWestOne Bank (the “Bank”), awarded 15 grants totaling $160,000 that will support local communities in which we serve, over the next five years. This milestone marks over $2.5 million awarded since the Foundation’s inception. “The MidWestOne Foundation […]

The Dickey Dispatch – April 25th, 2025

Republican State Senator Adrian Dickey

by Senator Adrian Dickey Happy Friday District 44, I hope you all had a GREAT Easter weekend. It is always great when we can celebrate Jesus’s death and resurrection with our family. To all my Catholic brothers and sisters, I offer my condolences as we all mourn the death of Pope Francis and I pray […]

Oskaloosa Art Center Hosts Spring Showcase Featuring Local Talent

Pock's work blurs the line between folklore and fantasy.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Art Center was alive with creativity and community spirit during the Spring Showcase held on April 24, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event spotlighted four standout artists from the Jordan Wayne Co-Op Gallery: Julia Fairchild, Brant Bollman, Sarah Kargol, and the late Jordan Wayne. Each of these artists […]

Oskaloosa Band to Host National Drum Corps This Weekend

The Colts Drum and Bugle Corps perform during their 2024 season, showcasing the hard work and dedication that define one of the nation’s most elite marching ensembles. With performers from more than 35 states and international members from Japan and Canada, the group brings an international flair to every performance. Their residency this weekend at Oskaloosa High School marks an opportunity for Oskaloosa students to witness and learn from the best in the activity, right in their backyard.

Creating New Learning Pathway for Students OSKALOOSA, Iowa — When the nationally recognized Colts Drum & Bugle Corps pulls into Oskaloosa this weekend, it won’t just be a pit stop on their tour; it will be a milestone moment for the Oskaloosa High School band program and a powerful learning opportunity for local students. For […]

Legislation to quickly end lawsuits attacking free speech, press heads to governor’s desk

Under Iowa's Golden Dome.

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 24, 2025 Courts could more quickly resolve lawsuits meant to silence critics or media outlets under legislation that went to the governor’s desk Thursday after years of being stalled in the Legislature. Douglas Burns, former co-owner of an Iowa newspaper that was nearly bankrupted by such a lawsuit […]

Ryan Young, PA-C, Brings Over 25 Years of Cardiology Experience to Mahaska Health

Ryan Young, PA-C

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Ryan Young, PA-C, to Mahaska Health Iowa Center of Excellence in Cardiology. Ryan brings over 25 years of experience as a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in cardiology and is dedicated to improving healthcare access in rural communities like Oskaloosa and the surrounding areas. Ryan Young earned his degree from […]

Severe Weather Threat Looms Over Iowa on Monday

The tornado that tracked through Marion County, destroying portions of Vermeer.

Des Moines, IA — April 25, 2025 The National Weather Service (NWS) in Des Moines is warning of a significant severe weather threat on Monday, April 28, as a potent storm system is forecasted to impact much of Iowa and surrounding states. According to the NWS, a strong mid-level jet stream will move rapidly northeastward […]

             

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