Oskaloosa, IA – Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of the leading causes of death globally, and recent insights into the connection between mental health and heart disease are changing the way healthcare professionals approach patient care. Dr. John M. Pargulski of Mahaska Health shared his perspective with Oskaloosa News on the emerging research and global […]
Mahaska Health proudly welcomes Erica Blomme, DO, a board-certified Hospitalist, to its inpatient team. Dr. Blomme earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed her residency at John Peter Smith Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Blomme brings a diverse background that includes emergency medicine, inpatient […]
NEWS RELEASE (BOONE, IA) – Truly Yours launched today in all Fareway store locations. The first wave of items released includes truffles, mini pies, and sandwich cookies. “Fareway is very excited to launch Truly Yours in all locations,” said Erin Wisecup, Category Director at Fareway. “This brand was created with busy parents in mind. The […]
Mahaska Health is thrilled to invite the community to their annual Women’s Health Night. This year’s Women’s Health Night will take place on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa, IA. Women are invited to join an evening of fellowship, food, health information, and community. Pre-registration is […]
Mahaska Health is honored to welcome Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell, Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), for a visit at Mahaska Health on Wednesday, October 16th. This visit follows Dr. Rathmell’s participation in the Cancer Consortium Summit, Iowa’s comprehensive cancer conference, bringing together advocates and professionals to exchange best practices in cancer prevention and […]
Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to share the plans underway for the Main Street Young Ambassador Contest. One young man and one young lady will once again be chosen as Oskaloosa’s Young Ambassadors. If you have a three-year-old to kindergarten-age child, enter them now! The Young Ambassador contestants will all be introduced, and the winners […]
Dennis Warner & The D’s will be performing at Indian Hills Community College in St John Auditorium on Thursday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. This is a free performance but you may reserve your seats at: https://www.indianhills.edu/arts/theatre.php A globally accomplished folk music singer-songwriter, Dennis Warner’s music is filled with imagery and storytelling. Warner will perform […]
Fall is pumpkin and apple season. These crops can grow very well in Iowa gardens. Join us for presentations from Mahaska County Master Gardeners on ways to grow these wonderful crops and how to pest harvest and use them. The presentations will be Tuesday October 8 at 7:00 pm at the Mahaska County Extension office, […]
Oskaloosa, IA – September 5, 2024 – Mahaska County Conservation is thrilled to announce the premiere of its new promotional video, Home Away from Home. The event will take place on September 12th from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM at the MTC Building on the William Penn University campus, just west of the Old White […]
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is offering large shade trees, low-growing ornamental and fruit trees, and evergreen tree species at discounted prices. All Iowa residents can purchase up to two trees to be picked up at the following locations: ● Saturday, September 28, 8:30–10:30 a.m., […]
