by Shauneen Miranda, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 28, 2026 WASHINGTON — A bipartisan measure to overhaul the college sports landscape got a step closer to becoming law Monday after passing the U.S. Senate. The bill — which sailed through on a 77-22 vote — would set a national framework for college athletes’ compensation, provide certain […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 28, 2026 In typical years, according to crop progress and condition reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers have harvested about 10% of corn acres and 15% or more of soybean acres by the end of September. The latest USDA report, however, shows just 3% of soybean […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 28, 2026) – 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 pleased to welcome Bryce Bucklew, DPM, to its Podiatry team, expanding access to comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients in Oskaloosa and southeast Iowa. Dr. Bucklew earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He completed his Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at […]
OSKALOOSA — Volunteers painted garage doors, cleared gutters, pulled weeds and helped local nonprofits during United Way of Mahaska County’s Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Michella Friesen, the organization’s executive director, said more than 75 volunteers took part in 29 projects. Residents submitted requests, and a committee looked at the jobs before […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Mahaska County residents can watch the fall bird migration and learn why Maskunky Marsh is an important stop for birds traveling south. Mahaska County Conservation will hold Birding With Ella: “Fall Migration Watch” from 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Maskunky Marsh east of Oskaloosa. Ella Paulson of Mahaska County […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – School officials decided to cancel the pep rally and the varsity football game on Friday, as well as to postpone the Homecoming dance, because of reports that night of unsolicited toilet paper being thrown that night, damage to property, the use of racial slurs, and intimidating behavior during the Homecoming events. The […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— William Penn University will welcome alumni back to campus for Homecoming 2026, October 22–24. This year, the University is especially encouraging members of the Classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, 2011, and 2016 to return to Oskaloosa. These class years mark milestone reunions ranging from 10 to 70 years. Homecoming activities […]
As Musco kicks off its 50th anniversary community celebration weekend, the company opens a facility to expand product testing and certification capabilities and continues work on a new park to create a community gathering space. September 18, 2026 OSKALOOSA, IOWA – Musco recently opened its newest product testing facility, a 30,000-square-foot building, located at 601 […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 14, 2026 As most of Iowa saw heavy rainfall over the past week, about 2% of Iowa’s corn acres have been harvested, according to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report for the Sept. 7-13 reporting period noted 38% of […]
