by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 29, 2025 Poultry producers who have previously had flocks infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza would have to pass a biosecurity audit to be eligible for future indemnity payments under a new rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service amended […]
The Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary Board is excited to invite the community to the 8th Annual Share the Love Event! This year’s event will take place Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at Serenity House in Oskaloosa, IA, featuring a drive-thru take out dinner from Catered 2 U, a gemstone pendant necklace raffle from Gardner-Collier Jewelry, and an […]
After 23 remarkable years with Musco/MCG, Frank Hansen has retired from his role as General Manager of MCG. Hansen has been a steadfast leader and a driving force behind MCG’s mission to deliver reliable, customer-focused communication services to South Central Iowa. His successor, Matt Tippett, officially assumed the role of General Manager on January 1, […]
January 29th, 2025 Nine Newly Elected Legislators Join Republican Legislative Interveners, Signaling Growing Support for Private Property Rights in Iowa Today, the Republican Legislative Interveners for Justice (RLIJ) announced the addition of nine newly elected legislators to their growing coalition. The group, which has been at the forefront of protecting private property rights and opposing […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 28, 2025 Senate Republicans announced Tuesday they plan to support the governor’s proposal of a 2% increase in per-pupil funding for the state’s public school system. The proposed increase matches the recommendation put forward by Gov. Kim Reynolds earlier in January of a $235 million increase for State […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 28, 2025 A House subcommittee moved forward Tuesday with a measure that would allow schools to create “threat assessment teams” in an effort to prevent school shootings. House Study Bill 47, a measure introduced by the Iowa Department of Public Safety, would authorize K-12 school districts, private schools […]
ISU Extension and Outreach -Mahaska County to host viewing of two exciting webinar series this winter/spring. To register to join the viewing at the Mahaska County Extension office- please call 641-673-5841 or email striegel@iastate.edu North Dakota State University Extension will host their Field to Fork webinar series starting begin Feb. 12. The webinars will be […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 21, 2025 Local officials told state lawmakers Tuesday that a proposal to prohibit city and county governments from contracting with third-party vendors to collect traffic camera fines runs counter to GOP goals to make government more efficient. House File 3 follows up on changes made in last year’s […]
by Jennifer Shutt and Shauneen Miranda, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 20, 2025 WASHINGTON — Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office for the second time Monday during an inauguration ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda. The swearing-in marked the culmination of a four-year journey for Trump, whom many Republicans distanced themselves from following the […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa Middle School will welcome Clint Gingerich as its new principal for the 2025-26 school year, pending School Board approval. Gingerich brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering student growth and achievement. His demonstrated leadership reflects a strong alignment with the Oskaloosa School vision culture, building a learning community […]
