DES MOINES, Iowa (June 29, 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 […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 30, 2026 The environmental group Food & Water Watch is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to supply requested information about a nitrate assessment. Food & Water Watch allege the “apparently scuttled” assessment would have provided EPA with the research necessary to update drinking water standards […]
OSKALOOSA — When Brett DeBruin attended truck shows around the Midwest a few years ago, one thought kept coming back to him. “Why can’t we do something like this in Oskaloosa?” Last summer, that idea became reality. Outer Limits Truck Repair hosted the first No Limits Truck Show at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds, drawing truck […]
OSKALOOSA — Mahaska County Conservation continues to expand outdoor recreation opportunities while restoring natural habitats across the county, according to Executive Director Chris Clingan. During a recent interview with Oskaloosa News, Clingan discussed several ongoing projects, including the completion of the Environmental Learning Center playscape, improvements at White Oak Lake, restoration work at Eddyville Sand […]
OSKALOOSA AND LOS ANGELES – Musco Lighting today announced it’s been named the Official Sport Presentation and Broadcast Lighting Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. Musco will bring field of play lighting as well as sports presentation entertainment lighting excellence to the Games. “Musco’s first involvement with lighting Olympic venues […]
Giant Aliens, Lanterns, UFOs, and Community Creativity Set to Fill Downtown Oskaloosa OSKALOOSA — The Uplifting Puppet Festival is returning to Oskaloosa tonight and Saturday during Art on the Square. Organizer Brant Bollman says this year’s event will be bigger, stranger, and more interactive than ever before. The 2026 festival, themed “Out of This World,” […]
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, June, Mahaska Health is hosting its 7th annual Men’s Health Screening Event and Tractor Ride. The event will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Mahaska Health Fairgrounds. From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Mahaska Health will provide free health screenings and educational resources. Tractors will be […]
OSKALOOSA — When Aleksandra Nagorna moved to Oskaloosa as a third grader, she struggled to find her place. Today, the Oskaloosa High School graduate is an award-winning composer whose music can be heard in films, theater productions, orchestras, and community performances across Iowa. Nagorna recently composed the original score for the feature film “Jury of […]
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa Police Department has officially welcomed a new four-legged officer to its ranks following the retirement of longtime K9 Duke. K9 Sgt. Austin Rogers recently introduced his new partner, Rodie, a 2½-year-old police dog that has already begun serving alongside him after completing extensive training in Canada. Rodie replaces Duke, who retired […]
DES MOINES — A new ownership group is working to reshape the Des Moines Whiskey Festival, with plans to expand the event into a three-day celebration of whiskey, food, music, and Iowa culture. During a recent interview with Oskaloosa News and the Whisky Friends podcast, festival organizers shared their vision for the future of the […]
