
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to welcome Dr. Bridget Shariat to its Medical Staff. Dr. Shariat is a Family Practice Physician who will also be delivering babies. “Dr. Shariat is a wonderful addition to the physicians currently providing obstetrical care at Mahaska Health Partnership,” MHP Birthing Center Director Chyann Vroegh said. “We […]

Weigh-ins Take Place at Eveland Access The Southern Iowa Carpfest, a bowfishing tournament hosted by the Bowfishing Association of Iowa, will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. The launch and weigh-ins will be held at the Eveland Access boat ramp located 4 miles south of Beacon, Iowa. Bowfishing teams […]
Jul 15 2013 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY – Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for awhile and want to better understand what it offers? If so, “Welcome to Medicare” can help you. This free, two-hour seminar is being offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program […]
Jul 15 2013 | Posted in
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Summer just wouldn’t be complete without an Ice Cream Social and some good old country music! Join the folks at Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum in Oskaloosa for “Serenades and Sundaes” on Saturday, August 10, 2013. The grounds and museum will open at 10 am. Test your skills with some Dairy Farmin’ Fun in the […]
Jul 15 2013 | Posted in
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What exactly is a Duck Plucker? Well, in this instance a Duck Plucker is anyone who would like to participate in a fun-filled event hosted by the William Penn Athletic Booster Club. Funds raised at the event will support the continued progress at the Stadium at Lacey Recreation Complex to benefit WPU athletics, Oskaloosa Community […]
Jul 14 2013 | Posted in
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“Poker Hike” The Mahaska County Conservation Board and the Mahaska Wellness Coalition are hosting their second annual “Poker Hike” as their Live Healthy Hike activity in July. The “Poker Hike” will take place on Saturday, July 20 at 10:00 am. Participants can meet at the Russell Wildlife Area’s conservation center prior to the hike for […]
Jul 14 2013 | Posted in
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It’s difficult not to think of biking in some fashion thanks to RAGBRAI’s overnight stop in Oskaloosa on July 25. Riders are preparing and non-riders are volunteering on numerous local RAGBRAI committees. Hawkeye Real Estate has taken a more permanent approach by installing bike racks in front of their office in downtown Oskaloosa. “Biking is […]

OSKALOOSA, IA — From Broadway tunes to sweeping arias, music plays an important role in the theatrical world. And the Daily Youth Theatre is going to be learning how to sing, dance, and act all at the same time during a weeklong summer camp! The class, taught by professional singer and director Allison Lingren, will […]
Jul 12 2013 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa High School Student Council will be doing one last push for the Ragbrai riders that will be arriving in Oskaloosa on July 25th. Student Council will be collecting clean towels for Ragbrai riders to use when they’re done showering. Oskaloosa high school students will be going door-to-door to collect clean towels Sunday July 21st […]

The Oskaloosa Lions Club will be conducting a KidSight Screening at the Southern Iowa Fair Free Stage Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. We will be using a digital camera like the one we will be purchasing with funds from the Mahaska County Community Foundation grant. This screening will comply with the new […]