By Aaron Riggs, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – Medicap Pharmacy in Oskaloosa is closed today because the lead pharmacist there had her state license suspended. The Iowa Pharmacy Board met on Tuesday and imposed the suspension. The board alleges pharmacist Michelle Heidebrink’s “behavior constitutes a serious and immediate threat to patient health, safety and […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday night, the Oskaloosa City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance to change the intersection at South 7th Street and 5th Avenue East from a four-way stop to a two-way stop. The ordinance passed on a 4-3 vote. Council members Tom Walling, Doug Yates […]
Appanoose County, Iowa – Three persons were injured in a two vehicle accident on Highway J-18 and Resort Drive (Honey Creek Resort entrance) at 11:16 am Sunday. Brandon L. Rash, age 19, of New Sharon was airlifted to a Des Moines hospital. In the Iowa State Patrol preliminary report, it states Rash was not wearing […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The runoff elections in Mahaska County were Tuesday, December 3rd, and most every open city council seat was finally filled…with the exception of one. In University Park, they resolved their tie from election night by drawing a name from the hat. Incumbent Harry David Graham was defeated when Mayor Pro Tem Arlen […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors discussed mental health region options, including possibly creating a two-county region with Marion County. The state mandated counties to regionalize mental health services by July 1, 2014. The region has to be made up of at least […]
Oskaloosa–Marc Wilson (Sr., Los Angeles, Calif., Physical Education) put up big numbers to keep his team’s winning streak intact and his efforts earned him Midwest Collegiate Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors Monday. Wilson picked up his first weekly honor by leading William Penn (8-4) to three wins last week. The Statesmen are […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services will be offering Mental Health First Aid Training on Friday, Jan. 10 from 8 am to 5 pm in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center (entrance #3) on their campus. “There are many types of mental illnesses people might experience at some point in their lives,” MHP […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa resident Michelle Purdum is helping to bring a fun and creative event to Oskaloosa this Friday night. It’s a social event, but one that helps to spark creativity. “About a month ago, I was invited to a private party that involved Wine & Canvas painting with friends. I’d heard of these […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced in a gala event at the Penn Central Mall Monday evening. All participants’ ages three through kindergarten of the Young Ambassadors Contest were introduced by Master of Ceremonies, Charlie Comfort of KBOE radio. Music was provided by Bob Ballard of Spinners DJ. The Oskaloosa […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Old Man Winter has arrived to Mahaska County, and the cold temps he’s brought have made life miserable for those unable to afford a coat capable of keeping someone warm against those harsh Iowa winter winds. Around town are some unassuming cardboard boxes. Those boxes enable residents to donate those unused winter […]
