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Farm to Table to be held

Third annual Farm to Table dinner

ISU Mahaska County Extension and Outreach and Mahaska County Farm Bureau are again partnering to host the third annual Farm to Table dinner. This event highlights local farmers and embraces the importance of knowing where our food comes from. It is a great community event that is open to the public. It will be in […]

Mahaska County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates New Cardiology Clinic at Mahaska Health

Mahaksa Healthcare Teams, Chamber of Commerce Members and Dr. Pargulski, ready to cut the ribbon

Mahaska Health proudly celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Cardiology Clinic with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 22, 2024. This event marks a significant expansion of cardiac care services available to the Mahaska County community and Southeast Iowa Region. The ceremony was attended by representatives from the Mahaska County Chamber of Commerce, the […]

Severe weather delays crop planting again

The ideal planting period for both crops has lapsed, and corn is especially at risk for yield losses from further delays. (Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 28, 2024 Iowa farmers had an average of about two days available for field work last week due to severe weather that spawned damaging winds, nearly 30 tornadoes and triple the typical precipitation, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Our hearts go out to all the Iowans […]

Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report May 20-26, 2024

Iowa Department of Agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 28, 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 […]

One-third of Grinnell College power to come from solar energy with new solar array

One-third of Grinnell College’s energy needs will come from solar power with the completion of a new solar array. (Photo courtesy of Grinnell College)

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 27, 2024 Grinnell College has made a “decisive step” forward in the direction of operating without emissions with the completion of a 9,000-panel solar array. One-third of Grinnell College’s campus is now running on renewable energy with the array, the largest private solar installation in the state, Grinnell […]

First Amendment Auditors visit Oskaloosa: Upholding Constitutional Rights through the Lens

Members of the "Flex Your Freedoms" YouTube Channel were in Oskaloosa on Wednesday conducting what is referred to as a 1st Amendment Audit.

Oskaloosa, IA – Oskaloosa News recently caught up with Beau, a First Amendment auditor and YouTube channel host of “Flex Your Freedoms,” to discuss his mission and experiences. Beau, a military veteran with two combat deployments in Afghanistan, now dedicates his time to ensuring that government officials and law enforcement officers uphold the constitutional rights […]

Oskaloosa Memorial Day Service Honors Fallen Heroes with Solemn Tribute

The Honor Guard performs the 21-gun salute on Saturday.

Oskaloosa, IA — The city of Oskaloosa held a heartfelt Memorial Day service on Monday, honoring the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. The event, which took place at Penn Central Mall’s Center Court, was marked by speeches, musical tributes, and a reading of names […]

Tragic Accident in Poweshiek County

Poweshiek County Sheriff

A fatal accident occurred southeast of Guernsey on May 24, 2024. Sam Schaeffer, 11, was driving a 2016 Polaris Ranger Crew when the vehicle lost control on a curve at 230th St and 450th Ave, rolling into a ditch. Nolan Bayer, 13, suffered fatal injuries. Schaeffer was airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospitals by […]

Presidential disaster assistance approved for Iowa tornado victims

The tornado that hit Greenfield on May 21, 2024 caused extensive property damage in addition to four deaths and dozens of injuries. Recovery efforts were ongoing across the impacted areas. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 24, 2024 President Joe Biden on Friday approved Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request for federal assistance for Iowa areas impacted by tornadoes this week, including the deadly twister that hit Greenfield. Biden made the major disaster declaration for Adair, Montgomery, Polk and Story counties that were impacted by severe […]

Auditor: Ethics board made ‘no attempt’ to collect fines and can’t force payment

State Auditor Rob Sand was in Oskaloosa this past week talking about his PIE initiative.

by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 24, 2024 The state auditor’s office has faulted the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board for having made no attempt to collect penalties imposed on politicians and their campaigns. In an audit report released earlier this week, Auditor of State Rob Sand’s office noted that the ethics board […]

             

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