OSKALOOSA, IA — A simple romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, their meddling fathers, and the wall that divides them, The Fantasticks is coming to Oskaloosa! This heartwarming musical will be at the George Daily Auditorium for one night only, so don’t miss this professional production of a classic tale that will ignite your […]
Next Public Auction to be held spring of 2014 Iowa DOT 2014 auction dates have been scheduled: April 26, 2014 – Small Equipment May 31, 2014 – Vehicle and Large Equipment September 6, 2014 – Small Equipment October 18, 2014 – Vehicle and Large Equipment Auction lists will be posted approximately two weeks prior to […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – An influenza-related death in a healthy Iowa child (0 to 17 years of age) has been reported by the Iowa Department of Public Health. IDPH has also been notified of several probable adult deaths related to influenza. Mahaska Health Partnership still has flu vaccines available for anyone who has not received one. […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Many New Year’s resolutions include something about losing weight or getting in shape. The desire to lose weight plagues many individuals, and Mahaska Health Partnership Family Nurse Practitioner Eva Sietsema understands. “I developed gestational diabetes during my pregnancy which turned into type 2 diabetes,” Sietsema explained. “I tried every new diet under […]
William Penn University will be welcoming Al Lorenzen as the 2014 Dean’s Convocation keynote speaker on Tuesday, January 21 at 11:00 am in the main gymnasium of the Penn Activity Center. Lorenzen, a former basketball star, currently serves as CEO of Wildwood Hills Ranch, a Madison County Operation that serves at-risk children. A graduate of […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group announces that Mahaska Health Partnership will host a Business After Hours to welcome Family Practice Physician Dr. Lisa Ruckman on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. The event will be in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center (entrance # 3) on the MHP Campus. The community is […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Colorectal cancer affects many Iowans 50 years and older. Mahaska Health Partnership wants to remind the public that starting at age 50, men and women of average risk for developing should get a colonoscopy every ten years. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts […]
by Jordan Bemis The Oskaloosa FFA chapter took 7 members to The Iowa FFA Enrichment Center located in Ankeny on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Kylee Silliman and Linay Seibert attended The 212° Conference which focuses on creating a spark in the young underclassmen of FFA chapters around the state of Iowa. Joseph Ver Steegh, Dalton […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA – Live Healthy Iowa’s 10 Week Wellness Challenge encourages Iowans to make healthy lifestyle changes and the Mahaska Wellness Coalition urges residents to participate. Registration for this simple, affordable and fun competition is now open and the challenge kicks off on January 27. “The Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge is a […]
Oskaloosa, January 9, 2014 – The Mahaska County YMCA is pleased to announce Ryan Harkema, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Director, is certified as an Instructor for the Y-USA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning course. This course is designed for YMCA fitness center staff. The course content includes member service and orientation procedures; leadership and relationship […]
