OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska Health Partnership Hospital Auxiliary has operated the Auxiliary Snack Bar and Gift Shop since 1965. Sadly, on Jan. 6, 2012, they decided to discontinue the snack bar portion of the operation. “Our group is committed to fundraising for MHP and affects the lives of the patients we serve. Money we raise […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ This week we will look at four things that God does not know. Hopefully the title got your attention. I am not suggesting that God is not omniscient nor am I going to try to discredit God’s intelligence, as He is the One who sustains all of […]
Iowa – The 2012 Iowa Caucuses have come and gone, but the shadow cast by a night that didn’t go off as planned is still causing problems for the Iowa GOP. The moments on CNN of “Edith and Carolyn” from Clinton County, where the duo helped to sort out missing numbers live on national TV, […]
“After six months, more details of Gov. Terry Branstad’s education plan were released today. “Democrats welcome the Governor’s education focus and are open-minded about his newest round of education reform proposals because we share his goals of: · Raising academic standards · Increasing teacher and school administrator effectiveness · Implementing innovation that increases learning “We […]
Five out of seven Iowa homes have elevated radon level Governor Terry Branstad will formally declare January as “Radon Action Month” in Iowa with a proclamation signing on Thursday, January 5. Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that causes no immediate health symptoms, but long-term exposures may cause lung cancer. It comes from the […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Tax season is just around the corner, and United Way of Mahaska County is in need of volunteers to help with their VITA Tax Site program. United Way is currently looking for individuals interested in becoming IRS Certified VITA Volunteer Preparers as well as receptionists for the appointment days. Tax preparation assistance […]
The Iowa State University Extension Master Gardeners of Mahaska County are offering classes for beginning gardeners to gain the knowledge and skills to become successful gardeners. The classes are designed for beginners; however, any interested gardener is encouraged to attend. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings at 6;30 pm at the Mahaska County Extension Office. […]
Des Moines, IA – Congressman Leonard Boswell (IA-3) released the following statement after today’s report from the Department of Labor showed U.S. employers added 200,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in nearly 3 years. “This is encouraging news which shows we’ve experienced 22 months of consecutive job growth in the […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today released their final recommendations for restoring Iowa’s standing as a leader in education and preparing all students to compete for jobs in a global economy. The document represents an overview of proposed education legislation that will be presented by the Governor and Lt. […]
Jay W. Veldhuizen, 100, of Oskaloosa, died Thursday, January 5, 2012, at the Oskaloosa Care Center. He was born October 30, 1911, in a sod house at Prairie View, Kansas, the son of John and Hattie (Schemper) Veldhuizen. Jay graduated from the 8th grade at Prairie View School in 1925. That same year, the family […]
