Archive for: December, 2013

Mahaska County Development Group Welcomes New Executive Director

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Looking to find leadership and direction for its next decade, the Mahaska Community Development Group announced the hire of Andrew Jensen to serve as Executive Director. The Oskaloosa Chamber and Development Group is continuing its search for a new director. All four major economic development groups share one roof at the corner […]

Rotary Helps Distribute Christmas Food Baskets

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Serving those in need during the holidays is the purpose behind the Rotary program that helps distribute food to those less fortunate. This year, nearly 600 food baskets were prepared and distributed to area families that are less fortunate. In all, these baskets will help feed nearly 1800 individuals this Christmas. The […]

Christmas Eve church services at Eddyville United Methodist Church

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Christmas Eve church services at Eddyville United Methodist Church. December 24th, 6:45pm. Approximately 30 minute worship service. Everyone is invited.

Central women’s basketball team loses back-and-forth contest

ROCK ISLAND, ILL.—The Central College women’s basketball team was unable to hold its lead in a back-and-forth 56-53 nonconference loss at Augustana College (Ill.) Saturday afternoon. The Dutch (7-2 overall) led the entire first half and change, but the Vikings (4-5 overall) notched their first lead (30-28) on a layup with 16:34 remaining in the […]

Mahaska Health Partnership Encourages Toy Safety

MAHASKA COUNTY – December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month, and Mahaska Health Partnership wants to remind caregivers to be mindful when gifting toys. According to the the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were an estimated 262,300 toy-related injuries treated in hospital emergency departments in 2011. Dr. John O’Brien, Pediatrician at MHP, […]

CRI Weekly News for December 13, 2013

Watch CRI’s Weekly Newscast Elementary Test Scores Explained Council to Consider 4-Way Stop Alternatives High Schoolers are Santa’s Helpers Total Choice Shipping Signage High School Basketball Highlights

Accident Claims Life In Mahaska County

New Sharon, Iowa – Two individuals were injured and one person killed in a two car collision 1 mile East of New Sharon on Thursday afternoon shortly after 4pm. The driver of the first vehicle is a 14 year-old resident of Searsboro. They were driving a 1996 Chevrolet K1500 pickup truck east on Highway 63. […]

DiMarco Earns BSN All-America Honor

Oskaloosa–Nick DiMarco (Jr., St. Charles, Mo., Physical Education) capped a stellar 2013 gridiron campaign by being named an All-American as Beyond Sports Network announced its top teams. DiMarco, who was named to the Third Team Defense, becomes the 34th All-American in program history. He is the third to be honored by BSN and is the […]

Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehab Center receives high marks

Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehab Center (NRC) is pleased to announce that it has received a Deficiency Free result on its annual survey in early December by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. This is the second consecutive year for the facility receiving a deficiency-free rating. The annual survey, which is conducted over several […]

NASCAR Appoints Jimmy Small As Iowa Speedway President

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Iowa Speedway 2013.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2013) – As the first step toward a bright future under new ownership, Iowa Speedway today welcomed Jimmy Small, a rising talent within the industry, as its new track president. Small’s appointment at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines comes on the heels of NASCAR’s announcement two weeks ago […]

               

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