DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 29, 2025) – 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 […]
Mahaska Health is inviting the community to their annual Women’s Health Night. This year’s Women’s Health Night will take place on Tuesday, October 14th, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa, IA. The Health Fair for attendees will be from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm, with dinner seating and program to […]
OSKALOOSA – Many roadblocks to services exist for those who are homeless, sleeping in their cars or tents, or living in overcrowded, unsafe conditions, lacking utilities, or on the verge of losing their housing. Love INC of Mahaska County, a partnership of local churches, wants to help break down those barriers through Mahaska Connect. This […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 2, 2025 Iowa Soybean Association President Tom Adam urged the Trump administration, in a statement Thursday, to prioritize a trade deal with China and to support soybean farmers who are without their biggest market. China typically buys 60% of global soybean exports, and the U.S. used to be […]
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 30, 2025 Some of Iowa’s private universities are touting increasingly large and diverse student bodies as enrollment numbers for the 2025 fall semester are confirmed, statistics college officials attribute to their efforts to subdue sticker shock and ensure all students feel welcome. Universities from Orange City to Des […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — For the third year in a row, Musco Lighting has been named a Top Workplaces company by the Des Moines Register, an honor determined entirely by employee feedback. The 2025 award is based on confidential surveys administered by Energage, which evaluate respect, support, growth opportunity, and workplace culture. “We’re incredibly proud to […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Oct. 1, 2025) — Iowa Rep. Helena Hayes (R-New Sharon) has officially announced her candidacy for re-election in the 2026 campaign cycle. The general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Hayes currently represents Iowa House District 88, which includes portions of Mahaska, Jefferson, and Keokuk counties. She was first elected in […]
The Oskaloosa Community School District has released information for families regarding free and reduced-price meal eligibility for the 2025–26 school year. The guidance follows policy finalized by the Iowa Department of Education’s Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services and applies to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, […]
Editor’s note: This article summarizes the positions expressed by candidates during the forum and does not independently fact-check any claims. The full video of the forum is available at the bottom of this article so readers can watch and judge for themselves. OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Eight candidates for the Oskaloosa Community School Board took part […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 29, 2025 Warm, dry conditions across the state for most of the week gave Iowa farmers plenty of time in the fields to harvest corn and soybeans. According to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 17% of soybean acres and 15% […]
