
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Public Health is continuing its annual “Drive-Thru Flu Clinic” on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 7 am to Noon. However, due to parking lot construction, the event will be held at entrance #1 on MHP’s campus. “All people have to do is drive under the teal awning off C Avenue […]

MAHASKA COUNTY – Welcome to the world Lexika Jewell, the first baby born in Mahaska Health Partnership’s new Birthing Center and the first recipient of a Stork Gift Bundle. On September 17, the day the new Birthing Center opened; Lexika was born at 5:29 pm to Gillian Hole of Beacon and her fiancé, Shawn. “I […]

MAHASKA COUNTY – If you have questions about Medicare, Mahaska Health Partnership has multiple Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors ready to assist you. SHIIP provides free information as well as one-to-one assistance with questions and problems related to Medicare benefits, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare insurance claims and other Medicare related issues. Shirley Vore […]

Free and Open to the Public In conjunction with William Penn University’s Homecoming events, we are pleased to announce that this year’s Authors and Artists Event will be open to the Oskaloosa public. This event displays books and art works by William Penn alumni, staff, and students. All works being shown are available for sale, […]
Sep 20 2013 | Posted in
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PELLA — Theatre Central presents its first play of the fall season, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” running Oct. 2-5 at 7 p.m. at the Pella Opera House. First published as a book in 1886 by Robert Louis Stevenson and later making its Broadway debut in 1997, the non-musical play is filled with evil, love […]
Sep 18 2013 | Posted in
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Join the Mahaska County Conservation Board and local conservation groups on Saturday, September 28 for the 10th Annual Youth Outdoor Field Day – a whole day of hands-on outdoor activities for kids! The event will be held at the Russell Wildlife Area from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The events held this year will include […]
Sep 17 2013 | Posted in
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Saturday, September 21 10:00 am The Mahaska County Conservation Board is hosting a fun hike for the family at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, September 21. A “Photo Scavenger Hunt” will begin at 10:00 am at the conservation center. Participants are asked to bring a camera or phone with a camera to take photos […]
Sep 17 2013 | Posted in
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The United Way fundraiser was supposed to be an outdoor grilling tailgate party. But Hawkeye Real Estate changed plans when their “House Divided” fundraising event ended up being held on what turned out to be on the hottest day of the year. Record-breaking temperatures caused Chris Roach, Hawkeye Broker, to offer cold sandwiches and sides […]
Sep 17 2013 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IA — The Daily Arts Academy, the George Daily Auditorium’s after school theatre program, returns with a new spooky Halloween-inspired session. “This first session is geared towards performance,” said Andy McGuire, Youth Director of the program. “The focus will be the classic theatre experience from audition to production.” Classes begin on Monday, September 23 […]

William Penn University is hosting a visit day for nurses interested in learning more about the William Penn University RN to BSN degree program. It will be held Friday, September 27 from 10:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the Oskaloosa campus. During this event, Dr. Brenda Duree, Director of Nursing, will meet with potential students […]
Sep 16 2013 | Posted in
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