MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership wants to inform you of the causes, symptoms and treatments for migraines. According to the National Institutes of Health, a migraine is a very painful type of recurring headache that often causes nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. People who are prone to migraines describe the pain […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Board of Directors at United Way of Mahaska County is taking applications for special grant funding. Any non-profit, 501(c)3 human services organization can apply. “The special grant process reflects United Way of Mahaska County’s strategic effort to expand services and reach into our community, by distributing additional dollars available to respond […]
PELLA— Four Central College student-athletes have been named to the women’s U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Team. Central’s honorees include Morgan Sharp (senior, Grinnell), Rachel Northrup (sophomore, Griswold), Rachel Purdy (senior, Ankeny) and Miranda Wehde (junior, Tipton). To qualify for the award, a student-athlete must compile a cumulative grade point […]
PELLA — Former Anderson University (Ind.) assistant Chelsea Petersen has joined the Central College women’s basketball staff as assistant coach. Petersen, a Wyoming, Iowa native and a graduate of Midland Community High School, was the assistant at Anderson for the past three seasons while she earned a master’s degree in business administration. She is a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Sounds of an old fashioned barn dance filled Nelson Pioneer Farm’s Bradbury Hall Tuesday evening. The Caller, Heather Roorda, along with the band, The Janssens, fiddled and plucked while Roorda called out the dance to the nearly 50 attendees. The dancers enjoyed 19th Century Barn Dancing such as Square, Round, and Contra […]
Lisa Anne Osborn February 20, 1967 – July 25, 2012 Pella, Iowa Lisa passed away Wednesday morning at her home on the Christian Opportunity Center Campus, after declining health for the last six months. Her body has been cremated and a private family graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. Lisa Anne […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Construction crews welcomed visitors to the ongoing construction at Mahaska Health Partnership. Bill Menner, State Director of USDA Rural Development joined MHP’s Jay Christensen to see for himself the progress being made on the 52,000 square foot addition. Over the last couple of years, the USDA has helped finance or guarantee the […]
PELLA— For the third straight year, Central College’s Tyler Crouse (Hedrick, Pekin HS) has been named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Team. Crouse, a recent graduate, compiled a 3.42 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) with a biology major. He’s the first student-athlete from the men’s track and […]
Mahaska County Ducks Unlimited is back! The new chapter is proud to announce they will be holding a sportsmen’s night out at the Oskaloosa American Legion August 24th starting at 6:00 pm. Hamburgers, brats, and all the sides will be served. Come join the fun with raffles, prizes, and drinks to help us celebrate the […]
