DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 13, 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 […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – As fall hunting seasons begin across Iowa, Mahaska County Conservation wants to remind hunters and outdoor lovers about public land opportunities, new state hunting rules, and safety tips for enjoying the outdoors. Ethan Zieglowsky, a park ranger with Mahaska County Conservation, recently spoke with Oskaloosa News about the 2026 hunting season. They […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 12, 2026 Healthcare, manufacturing and community projects in rural Iowa are set to receive millions in loan and grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development office. USDA announced investments of more than $12.9 million in Iowa cooperatives to help support their pass-through and revolving loan […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 11, 2026 ALTOONA — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said Sunday in Iowa that the federal agency is processing “updates” on Iowa’s list of impaired waterways amid a lawsuit challenging the decision to delist seven waterways that had been added due to nitrate impairment. The EPA […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Pediatric care involves much more than treating sick children. In an interview with the Oskaloosa News, Holly Van de Voort, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at Mahaska Health, talked about the importance of having regular well-child visits, developmental screenings, early intervention, and consistent care from infancy until the teenage years. Van de Voort […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — William Penn University has received $35,000 in foundation grants toward a collaborative robot (cobot) system for its industrial technology and engineering programs, with a $25,000 grant from the Vermeer Charitable Foundation and $10,000 from the Pella Rolscreen Foundation. The University plans to install the system in January 2027, giving students direct experience […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 5, 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 […]
Appointment builds upon Law’s longstanding commitment to rural Iowa, community leadership and access to justice Kathy Law Appointed by Governor Kim Reynolds to Empower Rural Iowa Initiative IOWA — Iowa attorney and Law on a Gravel Road founder Kathy Law has been appointed by Governor Kim Reynolds to serve as a member of the Empower […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa Main Street is accepting entries for its annual Young Ambassadors Contest, giving area children an opportunity to represent the community during this year’s Christmas celebrations. The contest is open to children ages three through kindergarten. The contest will select one boy and one girl as Oskaloosa’s Young Ambassadors, with winners announced […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 7, 2026 Weather patterns across Iowa, influenced by an abnormally strong El Nino pattern, will likely impact fall nutrient applications for farmers, according to weather and crop scientists in the state. Climatologist for the state of Iowa Justin Glisan said Wednesday on a webinar hosted by the Iowa […]
