MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska County has recently seen an increase in the number of syphilis cases identified and reported to the Iowa Department of Public Health. According to Mahaska Health Partnership Infection Control Coordinator Heather Cook, RN, BSN, syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can cause long-term medical complications if not treated correctly. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa CrossFit (OFC) hosted their 4th Annual Sprint Triathlon on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Edmundson Park. The 50 athletes started off by tackling a 500 meter swim in the Edmundson Pool. From there, the athletes moved on to a 12 mile bike ride on the open road. When completed with the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – County and city governments are meeting on Monday, which is the second and final regular scheduled meeting of the governing bodies for the month. The Mahaska County Supervisors start the day off at 9am with their meeting at the Mahaska County Courthouse. They will be tackling such items as courthouse handrail replacement […]
Nellie May Smith February 1, 1944 – August 13, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 72 Nellie May Smith, 72, of Oskaloosa, died Saturday, August 13, 2016, at her home in Oskaloosa. She was born Tuesday, February 1, 1944, in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Winfield S. and Martina F. Sparks Poe. Nellie attended Oskaloosa High School, […]
Lyle Lavern Showman May 15, 1933 – August 12, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 83 Lyle Lavern Showman, 83, of Oskaloosa, died Friday, August 12, 2016, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. He was born Monday, May 15, 1933, South of What Cheer in Keokuk County, the son of Robert and Edith Randall Showman. […]
Donald Thurman October 17, 1933 – August 11, 2016 University Park, Iowa | Age 82 Rev. Donald R. Thurman, 82 of University Park died at MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Don was born October 17, 1933 at the home of his parents Rae and Lena Mae Thurman in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Don graduated from […]
Larry Donald Isley Sr. April 20, 1942 – August 11, 2016 Tracy, Iowa | Age 74 Larry D. Isley Sr., 74, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016, at his home near Tracy. Larry was born, April 20, 1942, to Chester D. and Alice R. (Vernon) Isley in Knoxville, Iowa. Larry graduated from Lovilia High school […]
LaVerne Ruth Van Dusseldorp July 24, 1924 – August 11, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 92 LaVerne Van Dusseldorp, 92, of Oskaloosa, passed away, Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. LaVerne Ruth Van Dusseldorp, daughter of Dick Almer and Clara (DeGoey) Rietveld, was born, July 24, 1924, at the home of […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Now that August is here, parents are preparing their children to return to school. MHP Family Practice Physician Eric Miller, DO, offers advice on preparing your kids to transition back into their school routine. “After a long summer break, it may be hard to get some children excited to return to school,” […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – ‘The Alley’ as it’s known is a gathering spot nestled in between Smokey Row Coffee and Bridal Dreams in downtown Oskaloosa. ‘Women in Business Summer Social’ was an event hosted by Kelli Steil State Farm and Gatton Realty on Thursday night at ‘The Alley’. Ladies gathered for drinks and appetizers, and utilized […]
