One Good Reason to Avoid Unhealthy, Expensive Food Choices OSKALOOSA, IA- March 11, 2015- With rising prices and lower incomes, it is becoming more and more apparent that we are living in trying times. Many are struggling to pay their bills and put nutritious food on their table. Large employers are cutting jobs. Food stamp […]
KEOKUK COUNTY – Students from Tri-County Community School took on a leadership project and raised funds to benefit children utilizing the visitor’s lounge at Mahaska Health Partnership’s Emergency Services in Oskaloosa. The students were members of Ricochet, a middle school leadership initiative created and sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Iowa 4-H. According Michele […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The process used to educate is always evolving. Today, besides technology, students learn from doing hands-on, by being challenged to demonstrate what they learned, and how they got to that conclusion. This past week, the doors to the Oskaloosa High School opened up in the evening to allow students, teachers, parents and […]
Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation will host a Dare Ya’ “expo event in the Mall designed to be an interactive introduction of all of the incredible clubs, activities, events and organizations available right here in our own community. The event is open to the public and will be held at Penn Central Mall on Sunday, March […]
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 17. Three students chosen by the MHP Board of Trustees will be awarded $500 scholarships. Applicants must be graduating seniors from North Mahaska, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Even when you feel fine, it’s important to schedule regular visits with your primary care provider. Check-ups and screenings throughout life can catch medical issues early or prevent chronic illnesses. Mahaska Health Partnership suggests screening guidelines for men to stay on top of their health. “Many people only go to the doctor […]
Julie Johnston, Jefferson County Master Gardener and member of Russ O’Hara, the Harshbarger, Midwest and American Hosta Societies will present Tuesday, March 10 at 7 pm at the Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Her hosta interest began 20 years ago, and she now has 175 varieties. (She acknowledges she isn’t done […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – This coming week, the Oskaloosa High School will host a Project Based Learning event. The PBL Showcase will run from 6 to 8 pm on March 10th at the Oskaloosa High School. Molly Sterner, PBL Instructor with the Oskaloosa School District, describes what Project Based Learning is. “Project Based Learning is an […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Family Nurse Practitioner Jen Scott, ARNP, has joined the Mahaska Health Partnership Medical Group in Oskaloosa. Scott most recently practiced in Eddyville. She originally moved to Oskaloosa in 2012 with her husband, Tim Scott, Associate Principal at Oskaloosa High School. “We love it here, everyone is so friendly.” Scott’s nursing career has […]
The Oskaloosa Lions Club received a grant of 100 books Friday. Lion Susan Stearns (pictured on the right) drove to Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, to receive the books, which were granted by the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity of Service of Des Moines. “We are thrilled and excited to receive these books thanks to the […]
