The Iowa National Guard has wrapped up its mission to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, showcasing remarkable dedication and heroic service throughout the operation. As hurricane relief efforts enter a new phase, the contributions of Iowa’s National Guard aircrews have not gone unnoticed, as they worked tirelessly to deliver vital […]
Mahaska Health is thrilled to invite the community to their annual Women’s Health Night. This year’s Women’s Health Night will take place on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa, IA. Women are invited to join an evening of fellowship, food, health information, and community. Pre-registration is […]
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 11, 2024 A group of Midwest egg suppliers are embroiled in litigation over egg prices, with an Iowa company arguing it shouldn’t be forced to disclose its pricing information. A central element of the case is whether a fabricated claim of a bird flu outbreak is to blame […]
Oskaloosa, IA — A tragic accident on Highway 163 near the intersection with Highland Avenue on Friday evening claimed the lives of two Oskaloosa residents and injured two others. The crash, which occurred around 8:47 p.m., remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol. Authorities reported that a 2018 Subaru Outback, driven by 43-year-old Sy […]
Italian/American Director Brings International Film Project to Iowa OSKALOOSA, Iowa — For Italian/American filmmaker Max Leonida, Iowa is more than just a shooting location for his upcoming movie, “Winter Harvest” is a chance to revive the state’s reputation as a place for filmmaking. “When I saw Oskaloosa, I saw a land of opportunity,” said Leonida, […]
Mahaska Health is honored to welcome Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell, Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), for a visit at Mahaska Health on Wednesday, October 16th. This visit follows Dr. Rathmell’s participation in the Cancer Consortium Summit, Iowa’s comprehensive cancer conference, bringing together advocates and professionals to exchange best practices in cancer prevention and […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 10, 2024 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday urged Congress to end its recess early and return to Capitol Hill to approve emergency funding for hurricane recovery, even though his budget office hasn’t released the supplemental request that would kick off the process. Biden also rebuked Republican […]
The Mahaska County Auditor’s Office has been fielding concerns from voters who have received multiple absentee ballot request forms in the mail. Not to worry, says Auditor Teri Rogers. Careful recordkeeping will assure that voters vote only once in a given election. “Political parties and other organizations are permitted to send mass mailings of request […]
Des Moines, Iowa – Open enrollment for Iowans looking to purchase or change their Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual health coverage for 2025 begins Friday, November 1, 2024 and ends on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. “Now is the time for Iowans to be thinking about health insurance coverage for next year. Many employers are offering […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 8, 2024 WASHINGTON — Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell said Tuesday that rumors and disinformation will become a regular part of natural disaster response moving forward, and rebuked those seeking to benefit politically from spreading false information. The volume and type of disinformation spreading about FEMA, […]
