Youth Outdoor Field Day Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Russell Wildlife Area Join the Mahaska County Conservation Board and local conservation groups on Saturday, September 20th for a whole day of hands-on outdoor activities for kids! The event will be held from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm with the check […]
[Oskaloosa, September 3, 2014] – Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18, to share in the fun with the Mahaska County YMCA and co-event sponsors Clow Valve Company and Mahaska Health Partnership, at the 3rd annual Freaky 5k Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. The Freaky 5k, a community event focused on fun and fitness, showcases […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It is that time of the year again. Students are settling back into the swing of things at school while fall sports are beginning their seasons. The weather will be cooling down, but our football team is just warming up as we prepare to “Dodge the Chargers.” Homecoming week, September 22nd through […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – This week the Oskaloosa City Council passed the second reading of a proposed 2% increase to the franchise fee. The franchise fee is based upon electric and gas usage by consumers in the City of Oskaloosa, and is added to the utility bill and collected by MidAmerican Energy on behalf of the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – This past week, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors approved the latest version of the residential building ordinance. They held a public meeting before their vote, so the public could comment. The ordinance will allow builders to utilize half-acre lots plus right-of-way, versus a proposed two acre lot. With the smaller lot […]
Mary Ellen Evans November 8, 1935 – September 4, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 78 Mary Ellen Evans, 78, of Oskaloosa and formerly of Des Moines, died Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born Friday, November 8, 1935 in Thor, Iowa the daughter of Gustav and Hazel […]
A few weeks ago I started sharing recipes for canning garden produce. I will continue with a couple more this week. Grandmother’s catsup 1 peck tomatoes(about) 2 cups sharp vinegar 6 Tbsp. salt 4 Tbsp. allspice 2 Tbsp. mustard 1 Tbsp.powdered cloves 1 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. red pepper Cook and rub tomatoes through […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – During menopause, women undergo a wide array of changes. One treatment option to consider is hormone replacement therapy. Mahaska Health Partnership explores the purpose of therapy for menopausal women. Hormone replacement therapy is a technique used to help supplement the body with estrogen and sometimes progesterone during and after menopause. “Women produce […]
Statesmen Preseason Favorites in MCC Oskaloosa–For the first time in its history, the William Penn women’s golf squad will be the hunted as the 2014-2015 Midwest Collegiate Conference women’s golf coaches’ poll was released today. The Statesmen, who won last year’s title (their first ever) and placed 15th at the NAIA National Championships, nearly claimed […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Recently I started the city required process of purchasing the alley adjoining my property. I filled out the application for vacation of the alley. The clerical process for this application cost $100.00 dollars to the […]
