An Iowa Insurance Division Press Release Des Moines – Zachary James Flaherty, age 48, of Clive was sentenced on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, to 222 months (18.5 years) in prison after pleading guilty to one count of Wire Fraud. Flaherty also received an additional 6 month prison sentence to be served consecutively for one count […]
Oskaloosa, IA — In the heart of Oskaloosa, a new gathering spot is making waves. Bridget’s Public House, owned by local entrepreneur Madonna Bowie, promises to bring a taste of Irish hospitality to the community. In an exclusive interview with Oskaloosa News, Madonna Bowie shared her journey and the inspiration behind opening an Irish pub […]
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 11, 2024 A suspect has been apprehended in an incident where four Cornell College instructors, one of whom is the brother of Iowa Rep. Adam Zabner, were injured Monday during a visit to a public park in Jilin City, China. The instructors from the Mount Vernon college were […]
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Susan Cole as a district associate judge in Judicial District 8A. Cole, of Moravia, Iowa, serves as the Appanoose County Attorney. She received her undergraduate degree and law degree from Drake University. Cole fills a vacancy created following the retirement of the Hon. Kirk […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 12, 2024 Avian flu has infected cattle of a third dairy farm in northwest Iowa, according to the state Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. All three of the highly pathogenic avian influenza infections — the first in cattle in the state — have been discovered by testing […]
Oskaloosa, IA – On Thursday, officers from the Oskaloosa Police Department responded to a reported burglary at Hometown Wine & Spirits, located at the intersection of A Avenue East and 11th Street. The incident involved the theft of vape products and alcoholic beverages from the store. Upon arrival, officers worked with the store owner to […]
The Board of Oskaloosa Christian School is pleased to announce that Mr. Joel Rietema has signed a two-year contract to serve as our principal. Mr. Rietema was employed as our interim principal this past school year and we now welcome him to this permanent position. Joel Rietema is a lifelong Christian school student, supporter, and […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 10, 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 […]
DAVENPORT — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) has recently submitted 15 Community Project Funding requests for Iowa’s First Congressional District, marking a step towards addressing a variety of pressing needs across the region. These requests, part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations, now await approval from the House Appropriations Committee. Among the notable projects is the […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 6, 2024 Despite drier than typical conditions last week in Iowa, the abundant rainfall of preceding weeks has continued to percolate into deeper soil that can be important for crop growth, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. About 92% of the state’s subsoil has adequate or surplus […]
