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, […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – With spring and warmer weather finally here, high-heeled sandals and other fashion shoes will become a staple in many wardrobes. However, some shoes may cause foot problems, including bunions. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), a bunion is a bump on the joint at the base of the big toe. […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership has been named a 2014 HOSPICE HONORS™ recipient, a prestigious award recognizing hospices providing the best patient care as rated by the patient’s caregiver. HOSPICE HONORS™ is an annual award that recognizes the top 100 agencies that continually provide the highest level of patient satisfaction. The award is given […]
Throughout the spring semester, William Penn students in Professor Breanne Garrett’s Math for Elementary Educators class have been pen pals with Ms. Lindsay Gardner’s fourth grade class from James Elementary in Ottumwa, Iowa. The students have exchanged letters about five times over the course of the past few months. Each letter includes general information and […]
Farm Bureau of Oskaloosa made a substantial donation to Mahaska Health Partnership’s AED (Automated External Defibrillators) Fundraiser to purchase two of the live-saving devices for the Lacey Recreation Complex. The AEDs are now located at the five-plex and the new stadium and will be available for all sporting events held in those locations. Shown is […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The world is continually getting louder, and more people are experiencing hearing loss every day. April 30, 2014 is National Noise Awareness Day, a time used to remind everyone of the long-term effect loud noises have on hearing. Every day, we are exposed to potentially harmful sounds. Traffic, lawnmowers, loud music, construction […]
A benefit has been established for Tyler Zickefoose of Oskaloosa (the 15 year old son of Shane and Mindy) who was involved in an accident on Easter Sunday that resulted in serious injuries. Since Tyler is a member of the Oskaloosa Senior Babe Ruth baseball team, the benefit will be a matchup between the Oskaloosa […]
PELLA — Central College will host Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, along with Mary Andringa, the co-chair of the governor’s STEM advisory council and president and CEO of Vermeer Corp., for a STEM town hall meeting May 5. Reynolds is holding STEM town hall meetings across the state to update Iowans on the progress being […]
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold their ninth annual plant sale Saturday May 10, 2014. It will be held 8 – 11 am at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office. They will be selling a nice selection of annuals, perennial divisions, garden markers as well as second time around gardening items. Proceeds from […]
