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 […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Nosebleeds are very common, especially in children involved in physical activities. While nosebleeds are not an immediate danger, there are certain signs that indicate a visit to your doctor may be needed. With the warmer weather finally arriving, children are able to get out and enjoy the outdoors again. Sometimes, kids can […]
William Penn University Students Present Scholarly Research at Alpha Chi National Convention and Meet U.S. Army General Tommy Franks, after Receiving His Distinguished Service Award Oskaloosa, IA—Three members of William Penn University’s Iowa Beta Chapter of Alpha Chi, a national collegiate honor society, attended the Society’s national convention in St. Louis, MO, March 27–29, where […]
