Oskaloosa–Aaron Keita (Sr., Monrovia, Liberia, Computer Science) was recognized at the highest level as the NAIA Men’s Soccer All-America teams were released Wednesday. Keita was named to the Honorable-Mention team. It is his first honor, the third for the program all-time, and the second for the Statesmen since 2019. The senior, who had one assist, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – We recently had a chance to ask Dr. Hannah Thompson from Mahaska Health a few questions about how to stay healthy during this holiday season. She was gracious enough to share some of her pointers about maintaining your health during this time of the year. I started off by asking her about […]
The Oskaloosa Main Street hosted the 2022 Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2022. The theme for this year was ‘Christmas Canvas.’ Before the 7 pm start of the parade, visitors could take a horse-drawn wagon ride or enjoy mulled wine and cider in The Alley while the Muse Choir performed.
None of it would have been possible without Mahaska Drug. by Ken Allsup December 2, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – It wasn’t hard to miss the little voices laughing and the excitement as they pointed toward the reindeer. In the distance, you could hear the hoofs on the pavement and the bells jingling. There, taking it […]
by Ken Allsup November 28, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – It can be a real bummer when you have to work on a holiday. Your family is all gathered together, but your chair is empty. First responders often face those special days absent from those they love and may have to settle for a quick 10-7 […]
by Ken Allsup November 27, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – On a typically quiet residential street in Oskaloosa, a family worked away, getting ready to share their holiday spirit with their friends and neighbors. Did we mention that the family invited the whole community to drive by and take in the outdoor light display? On November […]
Lynnville, Iowa – Employees from Co-Line Manufacturing in rural Lynnville, Iowa, held a food drive for local food cupboards and pantries on November 18th, 2022. When an employee donated food, Co-Line provided a free pizza lunch for those employees. A competition was going on with which county could donate the largest amount. “So the contest […]
by Ken Allsup November 20, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Community members walked from St. Paul Congregational United Church of Christ to the square in downtown Oskaloosa Sunday night. The walk was part of the national observance to honor the memory of the transgender people who lost their lives to acts of violence to transgender individuals. […]
by Ken Allsup November 20, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The official start to Christmas kicked off in Oskaloosa on Saturday evening when the “Painting with Lights” display was officially switched on. Former teacher and city council member Scotty Moore was the guest of honor who flipped the switch that activated the thousands of lights illuminating […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Community members Joyce and Chuck Webb and their grandson Cole presented personalized homemade quilts to two veterans employed at Mahaska Health. Mahaska Health currently employs 27 veterans, and 2 vets were selected in a drawing for the quilts held on Veterans Day 2022. The quilts were gifted to Paula, RN, Inpatient Care […]
