February 8, 2017– The IMT Group, a leading provider of personal and commercial insurance products, is proud to announce its list of 2017 Gem Too agencies, distinguishing MidWestOne Insurance Services, Inc. as one of the qualifying recipients. The IMT Group is proud to recognize MidWestOne Insurance Services, Inc. as one of the highest performing IMT […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership celebrated National Patient Recognition Day on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Inpatients received a purple carnation in a vase, along with a card of thanks. “We know our patients have a choice when it comes to their healthcare,” MHP Chief Nursing Officer Darlene Keuning said. “We are honored when they choose […]
Bird Food Giveaway Saturday, February 18 9:00 am – Noon Conservation Center, Russell Wildlife Area The Mahaska County Conservation Board will be having their annual BIRD FOOD GIVEAWAY on Saturday, February 18th from 9:00 am – Noon on the east side of the conservation center at the Russell Wildlife Area. Public can pick up free […]
Thursday and Friday, February 9 and 10 The Lion King, Jr. will be presented by the 5th- 8th graders of Oskaloosa Christian School in the center court of Penn Central Mall. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. The 4th graders will provide intermission entertainment for Thursday’s performance. There will be no charge for admission. […]
The Oskaloosa Junior Chamber Orchestra Festival will be held on Monday, February 27 at 7:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Oskaloosa. This is an honor event for students in grades 7 – 9. Thirty students are selected from Oskaloosa, Pella and Ottumwa of which nineteen were from Oskaloosa. Our guest conductor is Dr. […]
There is a powerful song out by Matthew West called, “Grace Wins.” I first heard it last year and it really struck me…Grace wins EVERY TIME! Let me elaborate on this a bit. First, we deserve hell! We are born with a sin nature. The Bible says in Romans 3:10-12: As the Scriptures say, “No […]
On January 31st 6 members and the advisor of the Oskaloosa FFA Chapter went to Des Moines to take part in 2017 Iowa FFA Legislative Symposium. During the event, FFA members listened to speeches by Iowa Sec. of Agriculture Bill Northey, Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Gov. Terry […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – February is Heart Month, a time to take your heart health into consideration and get caught up on vital screenings. “When it comes to cardiovascular health, many conditions can go unnoticed for years, due to lack of symptoms,” Mahaska Health Partnership Family Nurse Practitioner Jen Scott, ARNP-C , explained. “High blood pressure, […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Neil Simon’s hilarious romantic comedy, Barefoot in the Park, is at the George Daily Auditorium on Thursday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m.! Corie and Paul Bratter are newlyweds living in New York City. Corie is an impulsive, independent free spirit while Paul is a levelheaded, conservative young lawyer. As the honeymoon ends […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can cause serious illness in people of all ages, but can be especially dangerous for infants under one year of age. “Whooping cough usually starts off looking like a cold with a mild cough or fever,” Mahaska Health Partnership Public Health Nurse Patty Malloy, RN, explained. […]
