OSKALOOSA, IA — It’s been a busy six weeks for the kids in the Daily Youth Theatre’s after school program, the Daily Arts Academy, but they’re ready to show off what they’ve learned. “This first session was about movement in theatre,” said Andy McGuire, Youth Director of the program. “It’s been all about cooperation. Our […]
The people of St. Paul Congregational UCC invite others in the community to join us on “a shared Resurrection witness for Planet Earth during 50 great days of greening up, powering down, and shouting out,” a mission project of the United Church of Christ that begins on Easter Sunday and culminates on Pentecost Sunday, May […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – When it comes time to select a hospice organization for you or a loved one, there may be many options to choose from. Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know that there are important questions to ask when going through this process. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, there […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Christian School 8th grade student Ethan Kelderman has qualified to compete in the 2013 Iowa National Geographic Bee. The Bee is sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. Kelderman was chosen after winning the school’s competition, after which he took a qualifying test which was then submitted to the National Geographic Society. […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The desire to lose weight is one that plagues many people. Mahaska Health Partnership’s Family Nurse Practitioner Eva Sietsema said she was one of them. “I developed gestational diabetes during my pregnancy which turned into type 2 diabetes,” Sietsema explained. “I tried every new diet and experienced years of yo-yo weight loss.” […]
March 21, 2013 Dear Parents, The Iowa Assessment Tests will be given to OMS students on Monday and Tuesday morning. These tests measure our student’s level of achievement when compared to state and national norm groups. The results are also used for our accountability purposes. For these reasons, getting accurate results are very important to […]
by Matt Kargol – OHS Art I wanted to let everyone know about a very special opportunity that is coming to Oskaloosa High School on Wednesday March 27. Benjamin Victor is a sculptor from Aberdeen, South Dakota who has been selected to create a sculpture of Norman Borlaug for the National Statuary Hall in Washington […]
Eddyville, Iowa – This Friday night at 6:30 in the cafeteria, you are cordially invited to attend an academic showcase honoring the Seniors. Many of our students have taken a considerable amount of time to ensure that they not only excel in sports and band but also in academic efforts as well. There will be […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – March is recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Mahaska Health Partnership is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits throughout the month to help detect polyps early. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Most colorectal cancers grow […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa community and surrounding areas are invited to join WPU staff, faculty, and students at a recognition ceremony for the William Penn University Men’s Basketball program to celebrate their historic season. The Statesmen finished the 2012–13 season ranked #1 in the NAIA with the best record in program history. As Midwest […]
