RAGBRAI riders will be stopping in Oskaloosa on July 25th. The Oskaloosa High School Student Council is having a towel drive for the participants on May 20th. Student Council members will be going around town that evening asking residents if they’d be willing to donate any extra towels. The towels will then be given and […]
Congratulations to Nancy Snakenberg of Sigourney – the overall winner of this year’s KIIC Stump the Chumps Contest. Nancy correctly picked 68% of the winning teams in this year’s tournament contest and takes home a nice Milwaukee Tool combo pack from the new MAC HARDWARE in Chariton. Don Snakenberg seems more happy in this photo […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership recently awarded two $750 scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a career in a health-related field. Scholarship winners were chosen by the MHP Board of Trustees. They must have attended high school in Mahaska County and be accepted to an accredited school leading to a health-related career. The 2013 […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership joins hospitals across the United States in celebrating National Healthcare Week, May 12-18. It is the largest healthcare event that celebrates the hospital’s providers and staff, services and history. A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is part of the community that fosters […]
The Mahaska County Conservation Board and the Mahaska Wellness Coalition will be hosting a Geocaching Hike at Cedar Bluffs State Preserve beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th. This is a great chance to get outdoors and get fit while hiking, identifying wildflowers and searching for geocaches in the park. The MCCB staff will […]
Event starts at five and ends at 8:00 May 31 – Small Town Superhero’s is the band with Mr. Taco providing the food. June 7 – Gimikk is playing, and Hy-Vee Catering will be on site. June 14 – Fatal Addiction will play, with the Mahaska County Cattleman’s grilling. June 21 – Abby Normal hits […]
Health Care Reform is a game changer, creating significant compliance, budget, and strategic challenges for business owners and individual purchasers alike. Make plans now to attend the next Lunch & Learn sponsored by the Business Improvement Committee of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group. The topic will be presented by Group Benefits, Ldt. from […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Times change and so do people, and when local independent wrestler ‘Evan Jordan’ steps into the squared circle this Saturday night at Bradbury Hall, on the grounds of Nelson Pioneer Farm, it will be the end of an era for him. Professional wrestling takes its toll, and the independent or otherwise known […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Month and Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to understand the importance of mental wellness. This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is Pathways to Wellness and calls attention to strategies and approaches that help all Americans achieve good mental and overall health. Mental […]
Rotary, like many other events, postponed their Pedal for Polio event from last Saturday to upcoming Saturday, May 11. Registration will begin at 8 am and the ride will begin at 9 am on May 11. Registration will occur at the Rotary Gateway Gazebo. Registration for individuals is $15, and for families is $25. Proceeds […]
