OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Arts leaders from across the nation converged on Oskaloosa to see how a rural Iowa community is harnessing the power of the arts to strengthen education, build partnerships, and shape its economic future. The gathering was part of the Professional Development Institute (PDI), an annual conference hosted by the National Assembly of […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School is proud to welcome Andrew Swope as the district’s new agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Swope brings a lifetime of agricultural experience and a strong commitment to student leadership and hands-on learning. He earned his teaching license through the state’s Initial Career & Technical Education Authorization program and is […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Inside a busy classroom at Oskaloosa High School, students huddle in groups, debate robot designs, sketch parts on laptops, and swap components across tables. The energy is palpable, and thanks to a $10,000 grant from Musco, the school’s robotics program is not only thriving but also forging a direct link between local […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Leah Bruxvoort, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, to its Occupational Health team. Leah Bruxvoort is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of clinical experience, bringing a strong background in occupational health, walk-in care, and urgent care to support patients and families. Having been born at Mahaska Health and being […]
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 24, 2025 Grinnell College and other community organizations have earmarked tens of thousands of dollars to help those in the area impacted by paused food aid benefits. The private university announced in a news release last week it has committed $10,000 to the Grinnell Food Coalition, an initiative […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 24, 2025 The corn and soybean harvest is complete in Iowa, according to the final U.S. Department of Agriculture crop report. Producers, meanwhile, remain concerned about the cost of inputs, commodity prices and markets. The report said Iowa corn harvest, at 99% of acres harvested, is “virtually” complete. […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 24, 2025) – 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 […]
(DES MOINES, IA) — Fareway Stores, Inc. and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation announced Monday the donation of a truckload of protein to Iowa’s six Feeding America food banks as part of their annual Meat the Need partnership. The donation, delivered this morning to the Food Bank of Iowa, includes 23 pallets totaling 25,000 pounds […]
From Dawn to Dusk: Oskaloosa Plans A Most Festive Day OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa’s 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set to bring thousands downtown on December 6 for a full day of holiday celebrations. The festivities are a blend of long-standing traditions with new experiences that highlight the community’s warmth, creativity, and showcasing the […]
by Anna Claire Vollers, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 21, 2025 As states strive to curb health insurers’ use of artificial intelligence, patients and doctors are arming themselves with AI tools to fight claims denials, prior authorizations and soaring medical bills. Several businesses and nonprofits have launched AI-powered tools to help patients get their insurance claims […]
