MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership continues to bring innovative technology to our community. The latest addition, a new computed tomography (CT) scan system, was installed in February. This machine is not only top of the line in terms of technology, but allows radiation dosages for scans to be tailored to each patient, making CT […]
Have fun, gain confidence and be empowered! Oskaloosa, IA, Friday May 30, 2014: Impact Martial Arts will be conducting a women’s safety course titled “Self-Defense Ladies Night” from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. This will be a fun and exciting course designed for women of all ages and abilities. Self-Defense is more than just learning some […]
Warm home-made cookies straight from the oven are always a welcome treat in anybody’s home. The children may enjoy them with a tall glass of milk or the adults with a cup of coffee or tea, but no matter what they drink with their cookies, you’re bound to get a big thank you for your […]
Pictured below, left to right: Calvin Bandstra, MCCF Board Member/Secretary Leslie Nuehring, Lions Club KidSight Coordinator Arvene Bradley, Lions Club Incoming President Thanks to a grant from the Mahaska County Community Foundation, the local Lions Club was able to purchase a digital camera in which to screen the eyesight of many local children. This service […]
The Youth Group of the First Christian Reformed Church is looking forward to a June trip to Joplin, Missouri with World Renew Disaster Response Services to address tornado damage. To help fund their trip they are sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast on Memorial Day, May 26 from 7 to 10 am. The community is invited to […]
The Marion County Historical Society will hold their annual Pioneer Days festival on May 24 and 25 in the Historical Village at the Marion County Park, 402 Willets Dr., Knoxville. This year’s activities will feature a Civil War Reenactment with the Army of the Southwest reenactors. Saturday opens with a pancake breakfast beginning at 7:00. […]
The Hanks’ Family Bible and the family of Nancy Hanks Lincoln will be the presentation at the Mahaska County Historical Society Quarterly Meeting on May 19th. Joy Conwell, Research Librarian at Iowa Wesleyan in Mt. Pleasant will share stories from Abraham Lincoln’s maternal ancestors. The Quarterly meeting is held the 3rd Monday of February, May, […]
Kids can spend the summer having fun through hands-on activities! Mahaska County 4-H is holding Summer Fun Day Camps the entire month of June. Camps range from Babysitting Basics and Nature Conservation to Kitchen Science and Pioneer Living. Anyone who will complete Kindergarten-8th grade is welcome to attend. Registration forms are available at www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska and […]
Mahaska County Outreach donates to the Oskaloosa Free Clinic – The Mahaska County Outreach Thrift Store, located at 114 N First St. in Oskaloosa, recently presented a $1,033.15 check to the Oskaloosa Free Clinic. According to Mahaska County Outreach Store Manager Alice Moore, the donation was proceeds from the Thrift Store’s April Sack Sale, which […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — You’re invited to a kick-off event for the Daily Youth Theatre’s Summer Theatre Camp! Join everyone at the George Daily Auditorium on Tuesday, June 3 from 6-8 p.m. In addition to getting information about the 2014 summer camp, parents and campers have a chance to meet the teaching staff, enjoy some snacks, […]
