Mahaska Health is excited to invite the community to its 6th Annual Men’s Health Event and Tractor Ride. Each year, Mahaska Health recognizes June as National Men’s Health Month, by providing an opportunity for community members to receive free preventative screenings and men’s health education, and to participate in a tractor ride. The men’s health […]
Oskaloosa Elementary Sees Literacy Soar with New Teaching Model OSKALOOSA, Iowa — At Oskaloosa Elementary School, reallocating an additional educator from pulling students out of the classroom to pushing extra teachers into the classroom has led to extraordinary gains in early literacy in just one year. With 91% of kindergarten students now meeting or exceeding […]
IOWA CITY, Iowa (April 25, 2025) – MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG) (the “Company”), parent company of MidWestOne Bank (the “Bank”), awarded 15 grants totaling $160,000 that will support local communities in which we serve, over the next five years. This milestone marks over $2.5 million awarded since the Foundation’s inception. “The MidWestOne Foundation […]
Event: Mock Car Wreck with emergency helicopter landing Date/Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: Oskaloosa High School, 1816 N 3rd St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 (North Parking Lot) OSKALOOSA, IOWA—Oskaloosa High School will hold a mock car wreck simulation on Wednesday, April 30, beginning at 9:15 a.m., to raise awareness […]
BRIDGE CITY SLAM VII Ottumwa, Iowa (April 21, 2025) – Experience the attitude and excitement of live professional wrestling when Central Empire Wrestling (CEW) returns to the Bridge View Center for Bridge City Slam VII Saturday, September 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets to this action-packed event go on sale Friday, April 25, 10 a.m. Pricing […]
Presentation at the Environmental Learning Center Oskaloosa, IA — April 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM — Join us at the Environmental Learning Center, 2342 Hwy 92, on April 11 for an engaging and inspiring presentation titled “Creating Buzz: The Joy, Ease, and Challenge of Supporting Pollinators” with Jamie Beyer, Lifetime Master Gardener and President of […]
A presentation of the Grow Your Own Pizza (ingredients that is!) from Suzette Striegel, Mahaska County Horticulture and Education Coordinator on Tuesday April 8 at 7 pm. The program will be held at the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street Oskaloosa. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not […]
Mahaska Health will host its annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at Door #4 of the Mahaska Health campus, 1229 C Ave E, Oskaloosa. The event will feature tours of the Birthing Center, meet-and-greets with OB-GYNs, pediatric specialists, and maternity care staff. Attendees can also enjoy lactation consultations, […]
Mahaska County Farm Bureau is once again rallying local businesses to help combat food insecurity in the community. The 2nd Annual Breakfast Battle will take place on Thursday, March 20, during National Ag Week, featuring a fast-paced grocery race to stock the shelves of families in need. The event kicks off at 6:30 a.m. at […]
(CLIVE, Iowa) — Powerball® and Mega Millions® tickets can now be purchased in checkout lanes at select Fareway® Stores in Iowa, marking the state debut of this new convenience in lottery purchases. The new purchase process allows easy-pick tickets in Powerball and Mega Millions to be printed at the cash register. The tickets involved are […]
