Oskaloosa – A tradition which was made popular by the Y’s Men’s Club in Oskaloosa is continuing even though the club is no longer active: selling Christmas Trees. The Mahaska County is carrying on the tradition of this annual fundraiser, and the tree lot is being prepared which will open the day after Thanksgiving. The […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – November is National Home Health and Hospice Month. Mahaska Health Partnership reminds the public of the many options available locally through their Home Health and Hospice Services to meet a wide variety of patient needs. “There are many home health and hospice services available in our region, but MHP Home Health and […]
St. Paul Congregational United Church of Christ will observe Transgender Day of Remembrance during its worship service this Sunday, November 22, at 10:00 am. Transgender Day of Remembrance is a national day of mourning for transgender persons who have lost their lives through murder or suicide in the past year. It is also a day […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is among 30 rural hospitals in Iowa recognized for Excellence in Patient Satisfaction. According to MHP Director of Business Development Ross Schultz, the recognition comes from the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH). NOSORH was established in 1995 to assist State Offices of Rural Health in […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Since their introduction in 1941, antibiotics have cured millions of people from bacterial infections. While they are strong medications, they do not cure everything, including viral illnesses. According to Mahaska Health Partnership Family Practice Physician Bridget Shariat, DO, antibiotics are used to treat illnesses caused by bacteria. “Strep throat and pneumonia are […]
All Bugs Good and Bad are monthly webinars presented nationally by eXtension. They provide practical information utilizing Extension staff across the nation. Mahaska County Extension will host a viewing of December’s webinar Wildlife in the Backyard: a Double-edge Sword . Dr Scott Hygnstrom from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point will explain how to minimize […]
OSKALOOSA – Fellowship Bible Church will hold a Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday, November 25, at 7:00 p.m. FBC is located at 1000 A Avenue West. Regular Wednesday night activities, such as Awana and Youth Group, will not be held that night.
MAHASKA COUNTY – As you hit retirement, maintaining your health is important for living a long and healthy life. Mahaska Health Partnership encourages Medicare Part B beneficiaries to utilize free wellness visits. “Medicare offers a ‘Welcome to Medicare Visit’ as well as ‘Annual Wellness Visits’ every 12 months, as part of the Part B benefit,” […]
SAN DIEGO – Petco Park, home of Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres, will take the next major step toward energy sustainability this offseason, with the installation of Musco’s SportsCluster® LED system. In partnership with Cisterra Development, installation will begin at the end of December and is scheduled to be completed in early January. Petco […]
Lacey Recreation Complex started to wrap up the 2015 season this month by hosting the Midwest Collegiate Conference Cross County Meet on the facility this past Saturday at 11:00 a.m. The following teams came to Oskaloosa to compete: Avila Eagles, Baker Wildcats, Benedictine Ravens, Central Methodist Eagles, Clarke Crusaders, Culver-Stockton Wildcats, Evangel Crusaders, Graceland Yellowjackets, […]
