MAHASKA COUNTY – Applications for college scholarships from Mahaska Health Partnership are available to high school seniors pursuing a career in a health-related field. The deadline for submitting applications is April 10. Three students chosen by the MHP Board of Trustees will be awarded $500 scholarships. Applicants must be attending North Mahaska, Eddyville-Blakesburg or Oskaloosa […]
100+ Men on a Mission – Red Rock presented a check for $4,300 to Christian Opportunity Center as a result of its January quarterly meeting. COC will use the donation to increase its community-based employment efforts, as sheltered employment will end in May 2018 as a result of a state decision to eliminate the program’s […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In conjunction with the American Heart Association, Mahaska Health Partnership is giving babies born in February red knitted hats. The hats serve as a reminder for parents regarding the importance of heart health and newborn heart screenings. As part of the Little Hats, Big Hearts campaign, the American Heart Association donated knitted […]
Mahaska County 4-H & FFA members are holding their 6th Annual Gala fundraising event on Friday, March 10 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Mahaska County Extension office at 212 North I Street in Oskaloosa. This event is open to the public and will include a meal for free will donations, a silent auction, and a […]
An Education Series will be hosted by the Mahaska County Master Gardeners in March. These meetings will be held at the Mahaska County Extension Office dates and time indicated. Anyone interested in the topics is encouraged to attend; there is no fee to attend. Speakers and topics are: March 7 (7 pm) – Invasive Species […]
Central United Methodist Church will be holding their annual “Fat Tuesday” Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, February 28th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Pancakes, sausage and a beverage will be served for a freewill offering. All proceeds go to support the Team HOPE and their local and outreach Mission Service. This March they will be travelling […]
Born For Challenges: Article 3 – Bethesda House God has been talking to me lately about the Pool of Bethesda. It is a very interesting portion of Scripture actually… John 5:1-15: Afterward Jesus returned to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish holy days.Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with […]
OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has been awarded a two-year, $103,248 Career Ready Internship Grant from Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates. With the grant, an anticipated 46 new paid internships will be created during the 2017-2018 academic year. “Paid internships benefit students, colleges and employers,” said Richard D. George, Great Lakes President […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – As we age, a common symptom is joint pain and stiffness. MHP Orthopaedic Surgeon Sreedhar Somisetty, MD, explains how to treat this discomfort and when to consider joint replacement surgery. When it comes to joint surgery, many factors play a role. “I am often asked when the right time is for hip […]
Mahaska Communication Group (MCG) is building a wireless Internet network to serve rural residents of Mahaska County, according to Frank Hansen, MCG General Manager. The network of wireless towers is being built in stages. Some of the towers have been turned on now, and others will be coming in the months to come. “We know […]
