by Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 30, 2024 This story mentions suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, please dial 988 or chat with a live counselor at 988lifeline.org. WASHINGTON — Legislation aimed at protecting children online sailed through the U.S. Senate Tuesday, marking what […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa—The City of Oskaloosa is grappling with a significant financial challenge as its unpaid balance for Mahaska County 911 services continues to grow. Despite a recent payment of $237,703 to the Mahaska County 911 Board, the city’s outstanding debt has increased to $860,305.12, raising concerns about the fiscal responsibility and stability of essential emergency […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The George Daily Auditorium is abuzz with excitement as it hosts a grand community-wide production of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved classic, The Hobbit. This performance marks a significant milestone, celebrating 25 years of the Youth Theatre program. Scheduled to run from August 1-3 at 7:00 PM and August 4 at 2:00 PM, this […]
By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Over the past few months, following the devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, businesses and homes that have endured the worst of Mother Nature’s power. I had the opportunity to listen to farmers, business owners, community leaders […]
by Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 29, 2024 WASHINGTON — Before he leaves the Oval Office in January, President Joe Biden wants to see Congress take up a constitutional amendment restoring criminal liability for U.S. presidents in response to the recent Supreme Court decision granting the chief executive broad immunity. Biden announced the “Not Above the […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 29, 2024 Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Attorney General Brenna Bird pledged Monday to provide $5.5 million in one-time bridge funding to keep services available for Iowa crime victims after Congress made budget cuts to federal victims services funding. Earlier this year, Congress lowered the spending cap on […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 29, 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 […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 25, 2024 Editor’s note: This story links to video containing images that may be upsetting to some viewers. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley released additional videos and documents Thursday related to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Grassley said in a news release that the bodycam videos […]
by Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 25, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Thursday passed a Republican-led resolution condemning the president and Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, for the administration’s immigration policies. Republicans announced they would move forward with the resolution hours after President Joe Biden suspended his reelection campaign and threw […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 24, 2024 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden explained his decision not to seek reelection during a prime-time address from the Oval Office on Wednesday, saying now is the time to turn over power to the next generation. “I’ve made it clear that I believe America is at an […]
