OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Five-year Title III initiative will expand first-year advising, modernize digital infrastructure, reduce learning costs, and strengthen work-based experiences. The U.S. Department of Education has awarded William Penn University a five-year, $2.1 million grant through the federal Title III, Part A, Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP). Through its Building Pathways to Persistence initiative, the […]
Oct 8 2026 | Posted in
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by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 6, 2026 PRAIRIE CITY – The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a program Tuesday to increase research and sequencing of the country’s seed collection and announced it was “strengthening” its agreement with the Justice Department to investigate competition in the seed industry. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins made […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Mahaska County Conservation is hosting two fall events at the Evelyn Access Campground: an evening campfire program on Iowa wildlife and, later this month, the popular Halloween Bash. Laura DeCook, conservation naturalist for Mahaska County, said the first event, Campfire and Creatures, will take place on Friday, October 9, from 7 to […]
Oct 7 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa Main Street is inviting businesses, organizations, families, and community members to participate in the annual Lighted Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 5th, 2026, at 7 p.m. in downtown Oskaloosa. This year’s parade will feature the theme “Winter Wonderland: Let It Glow – Making Memories That Shine Bright,” bringing decorated floats, […]
Oct 6 2026 | Posted in
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Mahaska Health invites community members in Oskaloosa and surrounding areas to attend an evening of health information, fellowship, food, and community. The annual Women’s Health Night recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, October 13, from 5 to 8 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa. Pre-registration is […]
Oct 6 2026 | Posted in
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On Monday, November 2nd, Oskaloosa High School students will perform at the George Daily Auditorium as part of the school’s first-trimester choir concert. The Oskaloosa High School Concert Choir and Chamber Choir will begin performing at 7 p.m. Chris Weinreich, the choir director, said the students have put in a lot of effort preparing for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Losing weight isn’t simply a matter of sticking to a diet or starting an exercise program, since health conditions, stress, sleep, mental health, and daily habits can all affect the process. The Medical Weight Loss Clinic run by Mahaska Health provides professional assistance to those who have had difficulty losing weight on […]
Oct 5 2026 | Posted in
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Mahaska Health New Sharon Clinic is expanding services and availability, providing patients with greater access to family medicine, medical weight loss, and specialty care in New Sharon. New and expanded services include cardiology, medical weight loss, sleep medicine, and neurology. The clinic has expanded its Wednesday hours and is now open throughout the day, increasing […]
Oct 1 2026 | Posted in
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A proposed $15 billion steel mill in southeast Iowa was announced Monday, bringing attention to what could become one of the largest industrial investments in the state’s history. President Donald Trump announced the planned project at the White House alongside leaders from Mesabi Metallics, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, and other Iowa officials. The company plans […]
DES MOINES— Governor Reynolds will convene the General Assembly of Iowa on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., for a special session with the sole and singular purpose of enacting amendments to the state’s Major Economic Growth Attraction (MEGA) program. Governor Kim Reynolds and Mesabi Metallics Chairman Rewant Ruia joined President Donald Trump yesterday […]
