by Cathy Stahl, MHP Marketing director with additional reporting by Staff. MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership (MHP) Board of Trustees announces Kevin DeRonde as Chief Executive Officer. DeRonde brings more than 15 years of healthcare business management and executive leadership experience to MHP. He is expected to join the organization on Feb. 19, […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- At Monday’s Mahaska County Supervisor meeting, the supervisors heard a report from Conservation Director Dave Sedivec, who reported that construction on the new environmental learning center at Caldwell Park is making progress, and is considered to be on schedule. “I’m a little skeptical depends on weather,” Sedivec said of the […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- At Monday’s meeting, the Oskaloosa City Council recognized retiring first ward council member Aaron Ver Steeg, who did not seek re-election in this year’s city council elections. Ver Steeg served on the council for 12 years, first winning election in 2005. “I’ve only lost one city election in my […]
by Charlie Comfort Knoxville, Iowa- Two days after a jury in a civil trial found him liable for his mother’s death, 45 year old Jason Gene Carter was arrested and charged with first-degree murder Sunday afternoon. Authorities officially announced the arrest at a press conference Monday morning at the Marion County Law Enforcement Center. According […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Police made an arrest after a package was reported stolen from a porch. As a result of the investigation, police say that drugs and stolen items, including Victoria’s Secret underwear and bed sheets, were recovered. Tammy Tolles is facing charges of 5th Degree Theft, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled […]
William “Bill” Edward Thomas September 17, 1949 – December 17, 2017 What Cheer, Iowa | Age 68 William “Bill” Thomas, 68, of What Cheer passed away at home on Sunday, December 17, 2017. William Edward Thomas was born on September 17, 1949 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of John and Mary Fender Thomas. Bill was […]
Our B team went to their cross town rivals at the Oskaloosa Christian School this last Thursday. Our girls came out ready to play on offense but not so much on defense. Defensively we were struggling with communication and help side defense. However, the second half resulted in better defense and even better shot selection. […]
MAHASKA COUNTY— The holiday season is often a time spent celebrating with family and friends. However, along with family fun and traditions can come stress and seasonal depression from holiday demands. Mahaska Health Partnership Social Worker Alyssa Wright said you may be able to enjoy the holidays more if you minimize seasonal-related stress. “Your number […]
The Oskaloosa Indians boys and girls bowling teams were successful this Saturday against Norwalk. The Oskaloosa girls racked up 2148 total pins to Norwalk’s 1489. The boys collected 2764 pins to Norwalk’s 2603. For the girls, Oskaloosa’s Nikki Parlet had a high game of 213, while Norwalk’s Sara Langefeld rolled a 198. The Oskaloosa boys […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Boys Varsity Basketball squad returned home Saturday, after a tough road win at Dallas Center-Grimes on Friday. Oskaloosa sits at #4 in the rankings and was on hostile turf at #9 DCG. Sophmore Xavier Foster lead the way for the Indians in the scoring department with 17 total points on […]
