Oskaloosa, Iowa—A unique holiday tradition is chugging along at the Penn Central Mall with the return of the Penn Central Mall Express. This family-friendly attraction, originally built on a 1963 Harley Davidson golf car chassis, underwent a comprehensive refurbishment in 2015 and has since become a beloved centerpiece of the mall’s seasonal celebrations. The charming […]
by Shauneen Miranda, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 10, 2024 WASHINGTON — An effort to pass a sweeping measure aimed at protecting press freedoms was struck down in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday night. The journalism shield law — which would limit the federal government’s ability to force disclosure of journalists’ sources — drew strong objections from […]
Oskaloosa’s annual Lighted Christmas Parade once again captured the holiday spirit, drawing what many locals described as the largest crowd in recent memory. While official attendance numbers have yet to be released by Oskaloosa Main Street, attendees and business owners alike shared their experiences of the event. A Magical Atmosphere The hallmark of the parade […]
by Anna Claire Vollers ǀ Stateline, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 7, 2024 For-profit consultants across the country make millions each year by charging military veterans for help in filing their disability claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The practice exists in a legal loophole: It’s illegal under federal law for companies that aren’t […]
by Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 6, 2024 The law Congress passed this year to force the Chinese parent company of social media giant TikTok to either sell the service or face a U.S. ban is constitutional, a panel of federal appeals judges ruled Friday. The order from a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 6, 2024 This week in Washington D.C., Iowa’s delegation called for Congress to take action on issues like health care costs — as well as preparing for the transition of power as President-elect Donald Trump soon takes office. Miller-Meeks pushes for pharmacy legislation Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 6, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday it will require dairy farms to share samples of unpasteurized milk when requested, in an effort to gather more information about the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Public health officials have tracked the spread of bird […]
Mahaska Health is proud to welcome Ashlyn Rosol, DNP, CRNA, to the Anesthesiology team. As an anesthesiologist, Ashlyn brings a passion for patient-centered care with a focus on serving rural communities. Ashlyn Rosol earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Allen College in Waterloo, Iowa, before completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse […]
DES MOINES— Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Pearl Harbor was attacked 83 years ago. 2,403 service members and civilians were killed. “More than 80 years later, the unprovoked attack on Pearl […]
The much-anticipated 2024 Holiday Tour of Homes, benefiting Sieda Community Action, is set to delight Mahaska County residents with festive cheer and architectural charm. This annual event will take place on Friday, December 6, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday, December 7, from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM. This year’s tour features five […]
