December 11, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The community of Oskaloosa and the people of Mahaska County have been waiting for the doors at the new Mahaska County YMCA to open fully. They may be waiting a while longer. In a recent interview with current YMCA CEO Matt Larson, tremendous progress has occurred while facing challenges […]
December 11, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Remembering back to the summertime in Mahaska County in 2002. It’s that time of the year when the oppressive heat occurs, and most of us do our best to avoid it. However, notes indicate the temperature was more than 110 degrees that day. Mahaska County Deputy Matt McCain and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Looking over fresh-cut trees, trying to decide on that perfect one to put in the living room for Christmas is often a highlight for people and families. In the southeast corner of the Mahaska Drug parking lot, it’s been pretty easy to pick out that special tree without having to grab your […]
December 5th, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – As is the story most all year long, events found a way to return to a more traditional format during the pandemic. The 34th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade was one of those events that returned to normal this year, after being a reverse parade the previous year. This year’s […]
December 5th, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – We sat down with Mahaska Health physicians Trish Millner, MD, and Eric Wood, DO, who joined Mahaska Health recently, to help expand medical services within the community. They are part of a new OB Pod located within the former birthing center at Mahaska Health. They talk about the experience […]
by Ken Allsup Oskaloosa, Iowa – A Christmas tradition is making a return after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. The 2021 Tour of Homes will now benefit SEIDA and the community services they help provide the community. We recently spoke with Jennifer Fleener, Director of Family Support, at SEIDA about this year’s […]
November 27th, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Area merchants teamed up with Oskaloosa Main Street and the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group to help bring attention to local merchants again this year. Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday are two days where shoppers head out downtown searching for unique gift ideas and things that you can’t […]
November 27, 2021 University Park, Iowa – Along the bike path that winds beside the now-defunct Vennard College sits a structure that nature was attempting to reclaim. The amphitheater even had that eerie video game/movie name of Woodhaven, and it sits on the west side of the trail between the old Vennard College and the […]
November 24, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – I recently sat down with Dr. Sereg from Mahaska Health about eating healthy while enjoying holiday food. We also talked about physical activity and touched on mental health during this time of the year. You can reach out to Mahaska Health for any further help.
November 21, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Many associate the holiday season with joy, meals with family and friends, gatherings with co-workers, and other social events. Those feelings aren’t always that way for everyone, when the holidays can often mean stress and depression. The demands of the holiday season, unwelcome guests, cooking, cleaning, and entertaining with […]
