Georgiana, a musical by Oskaloosa resident Iola Cadwallader, follows the life of her parents and siblings as they ‘Go West!’ to Kansas. As a family, they face hardships through the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, and good times with marriage and strong familial bonds. At its heart, Georgiana is ultimately a celebration of ‘Family Fun.’ […]
PELLA — Central College designated hitter Robbie Rushing (senior, West Des Moines, Valley HS) is a first-team pick on the ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division III Central Region baseball squad. He’s among three Dutch players honored. Shortstop Jordan Judkins (senior, Marshalltown) and pitcher Judson McKown (senior, Independence, Minn., Orono HS) are third-team selections. All three players also […]
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be hosting a horticulture answer office hours called ‘Ask the Master Gardener’ every Tuesday from 9 -11 am. Starting June 3, local Master Gardeners will be present at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa for you to stop by and bring your gardening […]
Will see firsthand impact of federal support for the South Central Iowa Center for Independent Living DES MOINES – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that his aide, Jule Reynolds, will visit Mahaska County on Monday, June 2, as part of a summer tour highlighting Harkin’s partnership with Iowa communities through the years. The “In […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – May is Stroke Awareness and High Blood Pressure Education month. Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiac Rehab Nurse Renee Edgar, RN, warns about the connection between high blood pressure and strokes. “Studies show that high blood pressure levels can contribute to an increase risk of stroke,” Edgar said. “According to the Iowa Department of […]
Hearing loss is the 3rd most common Health problem in the U.S. Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans. As part of Better Hearing Month, Mahaska Hearing Aid Center and Mayor David Krutzfeldt, have partnered to sign a proclamation to encourage the community to be more aware of their hearing health and to […]
Catfish Camp ALL AGES! 9:00 a.m. – Noon Russell Wildlife Area Come out to the Russell Wildlife Area on Tuesday, June 10th and spend the morning learning about catfish and some ways to catch the fish. From 9:00 am until noon, participants will learn about the different catfish species, how to make your own catfish […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership continues to bring innovative technology to our community. The latest addition, a new computed tomography (CT) scan system, was installed in February. This machine is not only top of the line in terms of technology, but allows radiation dosages for scans to be tailored to each patient, making CT […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. I am writing to state my support of Mark Doland for county supervisor. I feel Mark is a great example of an elected representative in that he makes a point of listening to and representing […]
by Marty Racheter There were three resolutions related to the Bos Landen Golf Course acted upon at the Pella City Council meeting May 20. The City has always owned the golf course ground, and recently offered to purchase the pro shop, conference center, restaurant, and two maintenance buildings from R&R Management, the firm that closed […]
