MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership laboratory has been recognized by the College of American Pathologists for commitment to safeguarding patient care and achievement of the highest standards in laboratory medicine. After an inspection by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), MHP’s laboratory has again been certified as a CAP accredited laboratory. This means […]
Mary J. Hols February 18, 1927 – January 2, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 85 Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Mary J. Hols, 85, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehab in Oskaloosa. She was born Friday, February 18, 1927 in Searsboro, Iowa, the daughter of Arie and […]
Elmer Van Zante September 13, 1918 – January 02, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa and formerly of Eddyville, Iowa. Served with Honor – United States Military Veteran Elmer passed away early Wednesday morning at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Elmer Roy Van Zante,94, son of Henry and Anna Grandia Van Zante, was born September 13, […]
Donna Lippold October 31, 1945 – January 2, 2013 Lamoni, Iowa | Age 67 Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Donna Lee Bunnell Lippold, 67, of Lamoni, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at the Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa. She was born October 31, 1945, at Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Lester J. and […]
Betty June Reynolds March 07, 1930 – January 02, 2013 Ollie, Iowa Betty June Reynolds, 82, of Ollie, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at her home in Ollie. She was born March 7, 1930 in Fairfield, the daughter of Bret Hart and Treva Kit Stull Davis. She graduated from the Ollie High School with the […]
by Amy Langdon Mike Vander Molen took his seat as a Mahaska County Supervisor Wednesday, following a swearing-in ceremony by Judge Randy DeGeest. Also at Wednesday’s meeting, Sue Brown was sworn in as auditor and Paul DeGeest was sworn in as sheriff. It was Ken Rozenboom’s last meeting as a supervisor; his last day […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As announced in past Communicator issues, the Chamber would like to sell a unique postcard booklet this spring. This is where we need YOUR help! Please submit your Oskaloosa/Mahaska County photos (in digital format) to ddegroot@oacdg.org. We are looking for photos of tourist attractions in Mahaska County, parks, recreation, Main Street Events, […]
Carroll Hittle November 15, 1931 – January 1, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 81 Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather Carroll Hittle, 81, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born November 15, 1931, at Oskaloosa the son of Verne and Mary Geier Hittle. He served […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Bring your buckets out to the conservation center at the Russell Wildlife Area to get free cracked corn for bird feeding! Bird food will be available at no cost between the hours of 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12th. Each family will be limited to 10 gallons of cracked corn. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Keeping Safe, that’s the goal of one Oskaloosa business owner and her sponsors. Shelly Dilly owns and runs Closing Time Cabs, and with the help from some local businesses and individuals, she was able to offer free rides to local residents this past New Year’s Eve. Dilly started handing out those free […]
