Social gathering opportunity to connect with young professionals in the area Oskaloosa, Iowa – June 2nd, 2014 – MYP invites all young professionals in Mahaska County to help us kick off the summer by participating in our first social gathering ever! The event will take place at On the Green on Thursday, June 5th, from […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services will be offering Mental Health First Aid Training on Monday, July 14, from 8 am to 5 pm in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center (entrance #3) on their campus. “There are many types of mental illnesses people might experience at some point in their lives,” MHP […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Stuttering, a disorder noted by disruptions in the typical rate and rhythm of speech, often begins in childhood and can last through a person’s lifetime in some cases. Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know the signs, symptoms and treatment options because early intervention can influence the long-term effects. According to the […]
Oskaloosa, May 22nd, 2014 – The Oskaloosa Y’s Men’s Club, a community service club which works in partnership with the Mahaska County YMCA, was chartered in the 1950s. The club is still actively filling that mission with nearly 20 members actively involved in supporting camp activities. Financial support for there is primarily provided thought the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Bones play a major role in the body. They provide support and protect vital organs, as well as store calcium and help keep muscles in place. Osteoporosis, a disease of the bone that increases the likelihood of fractures affects approximately 9 million Americans. Mahaska Health Partnership encourages bone health and wants to […]
Georgiana, a musical by Oskaloosa resident Iola Cadwallader, follows the life of her parents and siblings as they ‘Go West!’ to Kansas. As a family, they face hardships through the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, and good times with marriage and strong familial bonds. At its heart, Georgiana is ultimately a celebration of ‘Family Fun.’ […]
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be hosting a horticulture answer office hours called ‘Ask the Master Gardener’ every Tuesday from 9 -11 am. Starting June 3, local Master Gardeners will be present at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa for you to stop by and bring your gardening […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – May is Stroke Awareness and High Blood Pressure Education month. Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiac Rehab Nurse Renee Edgar, RN, warns about the connection between high blood pressure and strokes. “Studies show that high blood pressure levels can contribute to an increase risk of stroke,” Edgar said. “According to the Iowa Department of […]
Hearing loss is the 3rd most common Health problem in the U.S. Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans. As part of Better Hearing Month, Mahaska Hearing Aid Center and Mayor David Krutzfeldt, have partnered to sign a proclamation to encourage the community to be more aware of their hearing health and to […]
Catfish Camp ALL AGES! 9:00 a.m. – Noon Russell Wildlife Area Come out to the Russell Wildlife Area on Tuesday, June 10th and spend the morning learning about catfish and some ways to catch the fish. From 9:00 am until noon, participants will learn about the different catfish species, how to make your own catfish […]
