
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to introduce Dr. Tara Hoftiezer, a Family Practice physician joining the Medical Staff in August. “I am very excited to be settling someplace permanently where Peter and I can both practice medicine and be part of such a wonderful community,” Dr. Tara exclaimed. Dr. Tara is referring […]

GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Laura Krull ’13 (New Braunfels, Texas/Keystone National) has been named to the NCAA Division III All-America Tennis Team by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Krull, made history this past spring by becoming the first Pioneer woman to earn a spot in the NCAA D-III National Tennis Championships. Last fall, Krull became […]
Aug 9 2013 | Posted in
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By Jason Madison, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, IA- Oskaloosa residents need to eat and they can do that at any one of the many restaurants and fast food eateries in town. And soon, residents will be able to satisfy their taste buds at two new locations. To start off, CRI’s Jason Madison tells us how things are […]
Aug 9 2013 | Posted in
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By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – A new sandwich chain is coming to Oskaloosa. Jimmy John’s is expected to open this fall and set up shop right next to the Shoe Department store. That’s what Jimmy John’s Pella Owner Steve Reynolds said. Reynolds will oversee the operations of both locations. Jimmy John’s in […]
Aug 9 2013 | Posted in
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Willis Jay Groenendyk June 18, 1933 – August 7, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 80 Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother Willis Jay Groenendyk, 80, of rural Oskaloosa died Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at his home east of Oskaloosa. Willis was born June 18, 1933, at his parent’s home in Cedar. Willis and his family […]
Aug 9 2013 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, Oskaloosa Fire and Mahaska Health Partnership Emergency Services responded to a call in the 2700 block of 265th street in Mahaska County around 6 pm on August 7th, 2013. Mahaska County authorities report that Willis Groenendyk, age 80, was the victim of a farming accident. A neighbor had […]
Aug 9 2013 | Posted in
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Mary Louise Atchison March 13, 1931 – August 7, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 82 Mary Atchison, 82, of Oskaloosa passed away Wednesday evening, August 7, 2013, at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services Serenity House. Mary Louise Atchison, daughter of William Leslie and Margaret Lourene (Woods) Northup, was born, March 13, 1931, in Ollie, […]
Aug 8 2013 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – With an increase of area students needing to obtain school supplies, area businesses in conjunction with Mahaska County Salvation Army, United Way of Mahaska County and SEIDA, and a small army of volunteers, have worked to donate, collect and now stuff the backpacks. These backpacks are now ready to find their way […]
Aug 7 2013 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Midwest Plains Regional Senior Babe Ruth Tournament was held this past weekend at the Charlie Kentfield diamond in Oskaloosa. We were happy to take pictures for all the parents, grandparents, relative and friends that couldn’t make the tourney. In the next couple of days we will continue to update the photo […]
Aug 7 2013 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY – Due to great community response, the “Welcome to Medicare” seminar, scheduled Aug. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, has been moved from Mahaska Health Partnership’s campus to the Mahaska County ISU Extension Office, 212 North I Street in Oskaloosa. “With more than 70 people registered, the space on MHP’s campus was getting […]
Aug 7 2013 | Posted in
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