OSKALOOSA, IA — The George Daily Auditorium is excited to announce the 2018-2019 Professional Season! There’s a little something for everyone, so join us this year as we revisit some of our favorite companies in recent memory and welcome brand-new ones! The season kicks off on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 with “Artrageous,” a show combining […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –Podiatrist Dr. Alyssa Zacharjasz and Family Practice Physician Dr. Mark Zacharjasz have joined the medical staff at Mahaska Health Partnership early this month. “We are very excited to welcome these talented physicians to our team,” said Mahaska Health Partnership CEO Kevin DeRonde “Dr. Alyssa Zacharjasz and Dr. Mark Zacharjasz both offer talents that […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Cargill in Eddyville recently donated $14,239 to the community on Tuesday. The funds raised by a golf tournament in July were matched by Cargill and will go towards United Way’s Operation Backpack/Back to School Fair and to the Mahaska County Homelessness Coalition. Mahaska County United Way Director Amy Meyer said, “Without a […]
A Scott Van Veldhuizen Press Release Mahaska County – Scott J. Van Veldhuizen of rural Oskaloosa has filed the necessary paperwork to be placed on the ballot for Mahaska County Supervisor in the Nov. 6th general election. Van Veldhuizen will be on the ballot unassociated with any political party as he did not run in […]
By Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Agricultural sustainability has been a hot topic in recent years. It is an important conversation and I’m proud of all the work that has been done by Iowa farmers to care for the land and protect water quality. I believe it is critically important that everyone recognize the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met on Tuesday night, where they went through a fairly typical agenda. In the superintendent’s report, Superintendent Paula Wright spoke about her effort to tell the district’s story on social media, in an effort to help parents and community members become more aware of the things taking place […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Water Board met on Monday afternoon, where they paid the monthly bills, and heard reports on wastewater and water department operations. The board heard about the water main replacement taking place along South D street, and approved a pay application from the contractor Dave Schmitt. Also on the agenda was […]
Monarch butterfly populations are currently low due to many factors. One way citizen scientists can help populations rise is to rear monarch caterpillars or assist the monarch caterpillar in reaching the adult stage. The Richardson family reared their first monarch caterpillar following the Iowa State Fair in 2013. They have reared them each year since, […]
Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold Tomato Fest 2018 on Tuesday, August 28 at 6 pm we will be learning about tomato growing and highlighting ISU Extension tomato preservation resources. We will taste heirloom tomatoes and tomato recipes. It will be held by the garden at the Mahaska County Extension Office. The event is open […]
Justin Allan Smith February 22, 1973 – August 10, 2018 Brooklyn, Iowa | Age 45 Justin Smith, 45 of Brooklyn, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Justin Allan Smith, the son of David and Diane Grier Smith was born on February 22, 1973 at Grinnell, Iowa. […]
