
A Mahaska Health Press Release MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health announced its collaboration with three regional organizations to provide behavioral health and home health services on Mahaska’s campus and surrounding communities. Mahaska has selected Southern Iowa Mental Health Center (SIMHC) to continue behavioral health services and Caregivers of Iowa as well as Iowa Home Care […]
				
		
	 
	
		
		
			
PELLA—Surging from a 12-point second-half deficit, the Central College men’s basketball team forced overtime before finally dropping an 88-81 American Rivers contest to Coe College Wednesday night. Guard Jamel McKnight (senior, Austin, Texas, Hendrickson HS) sparked the Dutch comeback and finished with 18 points in 41 minutes. “Jamel made some big plays,” coach Craig Douma […]
				
		
			Jan 24 2019 | Posted in 
College Sports | 
Read More »
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team has announced its inaugural Leadership Council for the 2019 football season. A total of 15 individuals have been selected for the Council, which was selected by the Statesmen coaching staff. The group will include Hunter Behm (Jr., West Haven, Utah, Mechanical Engineering), Jeremiah Benson (Jr., Kansas City, […]
				
		
			Jan 24 2019 | Posted in 
College Sports | 
Read More »
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
PELLA—For the second time this season the Central College women’s basketball team led Coe College after three quarters and for the second time the Dutch came away winless, tumbling 76-71 in overtime Wednesday night. Coe outscored Central in the final period 29-15 to force the overtime. The Dutch (6-12 overall, 2-7 American Rivers) were up […]
				
		
			Jan 24 2019 | Posted in 
College Sports | 
Read More »
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
(Oskaloosa, IA, January 23, 2019) – MidWestOne Insurance Services, Inc. of Oskaloosa, IA, has been named a Leading Partner by EMC Insurance Companies, which means the agency is one of the highest-performing EMC agencies in the country. This designation places the agency in the top 20 percent of all EMC agencies nationally. The Leading Partner […]
				
		
			Jan 24 2019 | Posted in 
Local Businesses | 
Read More »
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
OSKALOOSA, IA— Find your inner Olympian at the New Olympians after school theatre camp with the George Daily Youth Theatre. Camp starts January 29th! Students will create their own Olympian complete with their own unique abilities. Who replaces Zeus? Can they throw lightning bolts too? These new Olympians could face troubles of their own as […]
				
		
			Jan 24 2019 | Posted in 
Events,
News | 
Read More »
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
Owl Prowl Saturday, February 2nd Eveland Access Campground Parking Lot 7:00 – 8:00 pm The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites you to come out to the Eveland Access Campgrounds to go on an owl prowl! You will learn a brief overview about owls living in Iowa and their special characteristics as birds of prey. Did […]
				
		
			Jan 24 2019 | Posted in 
Events | 
Read More »
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
MAHASKA COUNTY – Wyatt Joseph Muell was born at 2:46 AM on January 1, making him Mahaska Health’s first baby of the year. Wyatt weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long upon his birth. His parents are Kevin and Christa Muell of Fremont. Wyatt was delivered by Dr. Angela Godejohn. The Muell […]
				
		
			Jan 24 2019 | Posted in 
Local News | 
Read More »
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The world may be lacking color at this time of year, but inside of Penn Central Mall this weekend there was colorful artwork created by the Mahaska Quilt Guild. The biennial show, hosted by the Mahaska Stitch N’ Quilt Guild, also included a large display of quilts that were made for area […]
				
		
			Jan 24 2019 | Posted in 
Local News | 
Read More »
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Inside the warm confines of Penn Central Mall, the tables were set up, and the crafting supplies were dispersed, waiting for creative hands. Those creative hands went to work making Valentine cards for current active duty service members deployed overseas. “That way we can give them a little touch of home,” said […]
				
		
			Jan 24 2019 | Posted in 
Local News | 
Read More »