Need to get somewhere in Oskaloosa but don’t have a car? Starting Monday, you’ll have a new option. Oskaloosa Rides begins service on a one-hour fixed bus route, taking passengers to places like Mahaska Health Partnership, Walmart and the downtown square. The bus will run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9AM to 5:30PM. The service […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation will host the 4th Annual Run in the Sun, on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Lacey Sports Complex Community Stadium. Run in the Sun is a 5K for runners and 1-mile Walk for all ages, abilities and even strollers. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with […]
Pre-register by calling the Mahaska County Conservation Board at (641)673-9327. When you sign up, you will receive a registration form, a camp schedule and a list of what to bring. June 24 – 26 Jr. Naturalist Day Camp NEXT WEEK! Ages 6-12 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $20.00 per camper Campers will learn about Iowa’s […]
Randy D. Mickles March 3, 1970 – June 17, 2014 Newton, Iowa | Age 44 Randy Dean Mickles, 44, of Newton, and formerly of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at his home in Newton. He was born March 3, 1970, at Oskaloosa, the son of Charles and Betty Phillips Mickles. Randy graduated from the […]
Raymond E. Stout November 22, 1947 – June 17, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 66 Served with Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Raymond E. Stout, 66, of Oskaloosa died Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. He was born November 22, 1947, at Oskaloosa, the son of Raymond and Mary Jane […]
1974: A thunderstorm tracked from around Fort Dodge, near Ames, to Ankeny and northeast Des Moines and then to around Oskaloosa. More than two dozen funnel clouds were reported and at least half of these touched down as tornadoes, one of which caused F4 damage between Ankeny and Runnels killing 2 people and injuring 50. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Because of a tax sale, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held their meeting at 2pm in the 3rd floor conference room versus their normal 9am start. The Supervisors heard from Mahaska County Central Point Coordinator Julie Bak in regards to the Target Case Management Cost Report starting for fiscal year, being […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will perform Thursday night at 8 p.m. on the bandstand. The Oskaloosa Band Boosters, along with the Mahaska County Cattlemen will be grilling burgers, hot dogs, and steak sandwiches beginning at 5 p.m. Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt will be speaking during the concert to help commemorate the band’s sesquicentennial. During last week’s […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council approved supporting the Blue Zones Project on a 4-3 vote on Monday night. Councilmen Jason Van Zetten, Aaron Ver Steeg and Tom Jimenez voted against the project. After heavily discussing the issue in its last few meetings, the council did not have any […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership relies heavily on volunteers. This summer, the health system is pleased to have 11 teens volunteering their time on campus. A variety of volunteer opportunities exist at MHP. Some are greeters at busy entrances where patients enter; escorting them to their destinations throughout campus. Other volunteers are Surgery Liaisons […]
