March 12, 2025 ALTOONA, IOWA – Mahaska County Conservation is thrilled to announce its recognition at the 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference, held on March 12-13 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. The organization was honored with one of only eight prestigious “You Rock” Geode Awards for its outstanding “Home Away from Home” tourism video. The Iowa […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 13, 2025 Members of the Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference said Thursday that although national economic uncertainty is making clear budget projections difficult, the state was still in a sound fiscal position as recently approved tax cuts take effect. The Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) met Thursday to review and […]
Mahaska County Farm Bureau is once again rallying local businesses to help combat food insecurity in the community. The 2nd Annual Breakfast Battle will take place on Thursday, March 20, during National Ag Week, featuring a fast-paced grocery race to stock the shelves of families in need. The event kicks off at 6:30 a.m. at […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 11, 2025 Iowa farmers and institutions lost an estimated $11.3 million in federal funding to support the purchase of locally raised foods, following the recent termination of two U.S. Department of Agriculture programs. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship notified partners Monday afternoon that agreements made […]
by Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — The European Union released a lengthy list Wednesday of U.S. goods, from Kentucky bourbon to household appliances, slated for retaliatory tariffs in response to President Donald Trump’s taxes on steel and aluminum imports that went into effect overnight. The 27-nation bloc announced late Tuesday […]
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 […]
