Once again the Oskaloosa High School Student Council is hosting the Blind Volleyball Tournament on November 3rd at 6 pm. This event is located at the Oskaloosa High School gym and is open to the community. To register, you must have 6-10 players as a coed team. The cost is $30, and the deadline to […]
Trunk or Treat and Harvest Festival will be held at Central United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 26 from 3 to 5pm. Put on your costume and join us for great fun. Visit the decorated trunks for treats; play games, decorate cookies and pumpkins, have your face painted; and have a hotdog, chips and a […]
Advocate for your child’s health by encouraging this strategic partnership Oskaloosa, Iowa (October 15, 2014) – A surprising number of high school athletes are injured each year. Football, soccer, volleyball and cheerleading injuries for youth totaled more than 1.5 million in 2013 according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). One potential solution to high […]
The world’s largest retailer plans to work with DirectHealth.com, an online health insurance comparison site and agency, to allow shoppers to compare coverage options and enroll in Medicare plans or the public exchange plans created under the Affordable Care Act. Wal-Mart says that the program targets shoppers who have been confused by the enrollment process […]
William Penn University would like to invite the Oskaloosa community to fill the Stadium for the annual Coaches vs. Cancer game to be held on Saturday, October 25 at the Lacey Recreation Complex. The Statesmen will kick off at noon against Saint Xavier. Fans, coaches, officials, and players will be wearing pink at this year’s […]
In honor of National 4-H Week, Mahaska County members wanted to give back to the community by presenting a gift to the first baby born at the MHP Birthing Center during National 4-H week. Mom, Courtney Garber of Deep River, holds Hunter while big brother, Tiegan, shares in the excitement. 4-H club members are, from […]
Oskaloosa, IA—The Pride of Penn marching band recently represented William Penn University on Saturday, October 4, with a performance in Algona, Iowa. The band performed in the evening field show as part of the 66th Annual Algona Band Day Festival. A total of 32 high school bands were in attendance, 15 of which participated in […]
Oskaloosa, IA – This year’s Mahaska Reads program will draw to a close next week with a presentation on Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation by Dr. Ronald Rietveld. The presentation will take place at Book Vault at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14. Dr. Rietveld, Lincoln scholar and professor emeritus of History at University […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership continues to bring innovative technology to our community. The latest addition is a replacement of their digital mammography system that can image patients with a third lower radiation dose than standard digital mammograms. “Radiation exposure is a concern for many patients,” MHP Director of Radiology Julie Hartke said. “Everyone […]
Have you toured the Mahaska Community Recreation Trail yet? If not, there is still time! The 2014 trail tram tour season is in its final month of operation for the year. Get lost in the beauty of fall by taking a relaxing ride on the 13 mile trail while a volunteer driver shares history about […]
