by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 25, 2024 WASHINGTON — Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst began proposing ways to cut government spending to the Trump team this weekend, but she’ll need to convince her colleagues in Congress if her ideas are going to have any chance of taking effect — like ending the manufacture […]
The community gathering known today as Coffee & Conversation has a storied history under its former name, Eggs & Issues. For decades, this beloved event provided Mahaska County residents with a platform to connect with their elected officials, discuss pressing concerns, and learn more about policies affecting the local, state, and national levels. The format […]
How Oskaloosa Schools Laid the Foundation for Hollywood Aspirations PADUA, Italy — Two Oskaloosa High School alumni are turning their creative dreams into reality while working on a film set in Italy. Brooke Richardson and Will Campbell, both juniors at William Penn University and graduates of the OHS Class of 2022, credit their high school […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – November 21, 2024 – The concern over the use of school property was recently addressed by members of the public to the Oskaloosa School Board, and the Board then held a special session to let the public know that a controversial proposal wasn’t getting their approval. Oskaloosa News reached out to Oskaloosa […]
Mahaska Health is proud to announce the addition of Roger Harvey, DO, a board-certified and Fellowship trained Infectious Disease specialist, to its expert team of physicians. With over 35 years of experience in infectious disease medicine, the last 20 years serving in Des Moines, Iowa, Dr. Harvey’s vast knowledge and dedication to patient-focused care make […]
by Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 21, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump ordered congressional Republicans on Wednesday to block a broadly popular bill to protect press freedoms, likely ending any chance of the U.S. Senate clearing the legislation. The measure would limit federal law enforcement surveillance of journalists and the government’s ability to force disclosure of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa—November 18, 2024 – The Oskaloosa City Council convened for its regular session on Monday at City Hall, focusing on key decisions affecting the community. Mayor David Krutzfeldt led the meeting, with all council members present. Key Agenda Items Community Comments Residents raised pressing issues during the open comment session, including concerns over the […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened Monday morning, November 18, 2024, with a packed agenda addressing pressing issues, most notably the ongoing debate surrounding the county’s 911 services and dispatching challenges. The meeting highlighted the tension between various stakeholders, including county supervisors, city council members, and local residents, over the management […]
(JOHNSTON, IA) – Fareway Stores, Inc. and the Iowa Farm Bureau partnered together to donate 26,950 lbs. of ground protein to food banks across Iowa in the ‘Meat the Need’ campaign. For every 10 lb. tube of ground beef sold at Fareway September 16th – 21st, one pound of lean protein was donated to local […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 18, 2024) – 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 […]
