Crops suffer as Iowa’s drought worsens
Aug 09, 2022
By Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) -- Drought conditions across southern Iowa have led to the state’s corn and soybeans recently being rated their poorest yet this year. About 73% of the state’s corn crop…
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Lepper Named Recipient of Heart’s Nomination for A.O. Duer Award
Aug 09, 2022
Oskaloosa -- Corrin Lepper (Sr., Jefferson City, Mo., Exercise Science) has an opportunity at national hardware after winning the A.O. Duer Award nomination from the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Lepper's award was announced at…
Mahaska County Announces New Filing Period for Upcoming General Election
Aug 09, 2022
Mahaska County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Jody Van Patten, announces that pursuant to a Federal Court Order, the filing period for candidates for Nonparty Political Organization (NPPO) and Non-Affiliated persons for the upcoming General…
Ottumwa School Board Hears Update on Free and Reduced Food Service Program
Aug 09, 2022
The Ottumwa School Board met on Monday and heard an update on the district’s free and reduced food service program. The district is set to offer both breakfast and lunch for students in need this…
Mahaska County to Conduct Public Test for Voter Equipment
Aug 08, 2022
The public test of Mahaska County’s voter equipment to be used in the September 13, 2022 City of Eddyville Special Election regarding Mahaska Rural Water System, Inc will commence at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August…
One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China
Aug 08, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence agencies are shifting more money and resources to China. They're moving hundreds of officers to China-focused positions, including some who were previously working on terrorism. One year after ending the…
DNR to host public hearing Aug. 11 on Intended Use Plans for new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) general supplemental funds
Aug 08, 2022
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa DNR has released Federal Fiscal Year 2022 BIL General Supplemental Fund Intended Use Plans (IUPs) for public review, and will be hosting a virtual hearing Aug. 11 to take comments.…
City of Oskaloosa Commences Massive Road Project
Aug 08, 2022
The city of Oskaloosa announced that beginning today (8/8), work will begin to convert A Avenue/IA92 between Highway 432 and the east corporate limits and on Market Street between 2nd Avenue and 16th Avenue from…
Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4M
Aug 05, 2022
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas jury has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay more than $4 million in compensatory damages to the parents of a 6-year-old boy who was killed in the 2012…
Iowa DNR Issues Water Summary Update for July
Aug 05, 2022
DES MOINES — Iowa’s July precipitation was 3.75 inches, 1.51 inches below normal for the month, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Some locations in southern Iowa had July rainfall of four inches less…