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Ames National Laboratory team transforms plastic waste into fuel

(From left) Kajol Tonk, Chao Meng, Yi-Yu Wang and Aaron Sadow, along with other members of their team, are working together to convert plastic waste to fuels and chemicals. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 8, 2024 When Yi-Yu Wang pictures the future, she hopes for a day when someone can just pop an empty water bottle in their car’s tank when running low on gas in order to deliver the energy it needs to keep driving. A graduate research assistant in the […]

TikTok sues to block new U.S. law banning app if it is not sold

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by Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 7, 2024 TikTok and its Chinese parent company on Tuesday challenged a recently enacted federal law banning the short-form video platform from the United States if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner. TikTok Inc., the U.S. company that operates the popular social media service, and ByteDance, […]

Iowa Department of Education Awards $148,540 Learning Beyond the Bell Grant to Oskaloosa Middle School, George Daily Auditorium

Students operate the control booth at the George Daily Auditorium, honing their technical skills. Funding from the Learning Beyond the Bell grant will provide for upgrades and new learning opportunities for Oskaloosa Middle School students exploring their passion for theatrical arts. Meanwhile, middle school cooking club participants engage in the summer 2023 'Barbecue 4 Badges' event. Students are set to return this summer equipped with new equipment for continued engagement opportunities in after-school programming at the Oskaloosa Middle School.

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa Middle School and the George Daily Auditorium are the recipients of the highly competitive Learning Beyond the Bell grants, designed to bolster before- and after-school programming in Iowa. Among the 67 awardees, OMS and the George Daily Auditorium secured a grant totaling $148,540 to enhance their after-school extracurricular offerings and support […]

Unveiling the Magic: Oskaloosa Artist’s Giant Moon Goddess to Shine in Lantern Parade

Brant Bollman, director of Theatre Arts at William Penn University and puppetmaster at Uplifting Puppet Co., showcases his larger-than-life creations during the Oskaloosa 2023 holiday lighted parade, bringing joy and wonder to the community with his enchanting street puppets.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Brant Bollman, the director of Theatre Arts at William Penn University and puppetmaster at Uplifting Puppet Co., is being recognized with a prestigious 2024 Des Moines Art Week Fellowship. The partnership will see Bollman collaborating with members of the Drake neighborhood in Des Moines to bring to life an enchanting night market […]

Heartbeat Heroes: Oskaloosa High School Students Take Charge with CPR & AED Training

In the busy halls of Oskaloosa High School, between classes, activities, and social lives, a group of freshmen are making waves not just for their academic skills but also for their commitment to community service and leadership.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa—In the busy halls of Oskaloosa High School, between classes, activities, and social lives, a group of freshmen are making waves not just for their academic skills but also for their commitment to community service and leadership. Students are going beyond the minimum requirements of the freshman health class and, on their own time, […]

Ernst Urges Vilsack to Strengthen Response to Avian Flu Outbreak

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst at a town hall meeting in Sigourney, Iowa on April 3, 2018.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is joining her colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other necessary agencies to provide public and state agencies with coordinated, up-to-date, and accurate information on the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), […]

Tips for Hunting for Wild Mushrooms in Iowa

Iowa State University Extension

Expert insight into when, where and how to find common mushrooms in Iowa AMES, Iowa – In Iowa, mushroom hunting is quite common. However, knowing the peak time to hunt for a particular mushroom can be challenging. Chelsea Harbach, a plant disease diagnostician in the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic with Iowa State University Extension […]

Native Prairie Plants to the Rescue

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Plant a garden that supports pollinators and promotes clean water. By Myriam Lafreniere-Landry, Project Coordinator, Mahaska County Soil and Water Conservation District I love Iowa Springs. I am excited to see our pollinator garden sprout after a long winter. A few years back, we expanded the existing flowerbeds around our office and planted several hundred […]

Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report May 29-May 5, 2024

Iowa Department of Agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 6, 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 […]

Mahaska Health Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate OB-GYN Women’s Clinic Opening

Mahaksa County Chamber Members and Diplomats and Mahaska Health Leadership and OB-GYN team.

On May 2nd, the Mahaska County Chamber of Commerce Diplomats joined Mahaska Health’s leaders, physicians, and nurses to recognize the new addition of services available to the community at Mahaska Health. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony commemorates the grand opening of the new state-of-the-art clinic dedicated to women’s health and wellness. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, hosted […]

           

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