
The Regional Alliance is pleased to host a “Fraud Prevention for Business Owners” Lunch and Learn on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Grinnell Steakhouse, 2110 West Street South in Grinnell. Speakers include Special Agent, Brian Endrizal with the US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Jeff Travis, […]
Apr 10 2013 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Family Nurse Practitioner Lisa Smith began practicing with the health system in February. Smith treats patients of all ages and has a special understanding for those struggling with emotional stress and mental health issues. “Life is tough and sometimes it can get you down,” Smith expressed. “Often, when a […]
Mar 18 2013 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY – Do you want to hear all of the latest updates taking place in Mahaska Health Partnership’s new Birthing Center? You can by joining the Stork Report! The Stork Report keeps participants informed of the progress on the new Birthing Center in the same way a mother would receive updates about her pregnancy. […]

MHP Adds 345 Jobs; $26 million to local economy DES MOINES – As Iowa lawmakers continue to debate expanding Iowa’s Medicaid program to cover more low-income residents, one aspect of the debate is the economic impact of expansion on both the state and its community hospitals. “We can’t ignore the fact that Medicaid expansion would […]
Feb 25 2013 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 2nd Annual “Osky Winter Open” was held February 8 & 9 at Penn Central Mall, and Hawkeye Real Estate was an excited participant and mini-putt hole sponsor in this YMCA fund raiser. Chris Roach, Hawkeye Broker and Property Manager said, “We’re pleased to be a part of this event, because we […]

Beacon, Iowa – This small town, like many others throughout Iowa, is struggling to stay viable. So when two locals, husband and wife Terry & Becky Anderson, decided to open a convenience store in the middle of town, everyone took notice. The last place in town was a chain store that pulled out more than […]

MAHASKA COUNTY – Through demonstration of compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, the entities of Mahaska Health Partnership (MHP), have again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. MHP voluntarily takes part in the accreditation process every three years to assure the care the health system is providing […]

MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership staff renewed their commitment to making healthcare personal for patients as they celebrated National Patient Recognition Day on Monday, Feb. 4. Inpatients received a flower and card of thanks from MHP CEO Jay Christensen with their noon meal and visitors were gifted MHP purple pens. Shown in the photo: […]

Bargains for all and Donations to the Needy For the two previous years, Mahaska County Outreach had no profit from the Thrift Store they operate at 114 North 1st Street in Oskaloosa. But since a a store overhaul, lowering prices, and new management this past fall, the 501c3 charity is now better able to give […]

OSKALOOSA, IA – Retired Chief Judge James Q. Blomgren has begun private practice in the Crookham-Johnson Law Office on the south side of the square in downtown Oskaloosa. He retired from the bench December 6, 2012 after having served as a District Court Judge since 1998 and as Chief Judge of Iowa’s Eighth Judicial District […]