OSKALOOSA — Three boys and three girls, ages 8 to 13, won the first round of competition in the Elks Hoops Shoot free throw contest sponsored by Oskaloosa Elks Lodge 340 at Oskaloosa High School on Saturday, Jan. 3. First and second place trophies were awarded to one boy and one girl in each of […]
The Oskaloosa Police Association, Mahaska County Sheriff’s Posse, Oskaloosa Fire Department and Reserves, Wigg’s Country Store, Mahaska Drug and Wal-Mart would like to thank everyone who selected a stocking from the Wal-Mart Christmas tree and purchased gifts for children in the community or made a cash donation to the program. Because of your generosity, 256 […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – What you eat may affect what you see in the mirror. However, a few minor changes to your dining habits may have a huge impact. Mahaska Health Partnership shares foods that can cause premature aging and some healthier alternatives. “What you put in your body has a huge effect on your health,” […]
by Jay Pinder The Hobbit, Battle of Five Armies is the last installment of The Lord of the Rings series, helming the catchphrase… one last stand. Being the last of the franchise of multiple movies, many place this in comparison to the final Harry Potter. So the question can be begged, How does it hold […]
Mahaska Health Partnership Inpatient Services hosted a holiday Food and Supply Drive to benefit the Ecumenical Food Cupboard of Oskaloosa. MHP employees from throughout the health system donated food and hygiene items to assist those in need this holiday season. Members of Inpatient Services pictured with the donations are, from left: Torri Schmitz, Tricia Van […]
The Oskaloosa High School Student Council is hosting a Spaghetti Supper in the small gym at the Oskaloosa High School on Friday January 16th. It will begin at 5:45 pm and will continue through the first quarter of the Varsity boy’s game. The meal will include: spaghetti with or without sauce, meatballs, garlic bread, and […]
The OskyBots FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team consists of youth in 4th-6th grade. Team members have been meeting since early September to learn about LEGO Mindstorms robotics, teamwork, gracious professionalism, and how to complete their challenge. This year’s FLL challenge is “World Class” and the members had to figure out how people learn, about different […]
We are excited to announce the details for Relay For Life of Mahaska County. This event will be held March 21st, 2015 at the Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa, Iowa, from 2:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. There is something for everyone to do at this year’s event! The theme this year is “Rockin’ For A […]
[Oskaloosa, Iowa] – The Mahaska County YMCA is ringing in the New Year with members, guests, and staff with a remodel of the adult fitness room facilities. What once was a one-room, all-encompassing workout area for adults, has now been separated into two defined fitness areas. A cardio room including all treadmills, ellipticals, steppers, and […]
OSKALOOSA – Members of Oskaloosa Girl Scouts helped their community over the weekend by collecting 882 food items at their annual Movie Day event. Sixty-seven girls and 27 adults enjoyed a movie and popcorn at the New Sharon Capri Theater on Saturday while also helping stamp out hunger in Oskaloosa. Troop 286 led by Bobbie […]
