Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary raised $1,740 in their most recent fundraiser for Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services, a raffle featuring a P. Buckley Moss print. According to Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary President Diane Davis, the print, titled, “A Bit of Heaven,” was donated by P. Buckley Moss. Framing was donated by M & […]
From noon – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2nd, the Mahaska County Conservation Board will be hosting their annual Maple Syrup Festival at the Eveland Access area. Parking is available at the Eveland Access campground parking lot. Visitors will ride a hay wagon up to the “sugar shack” where MCCB staff and volunteers will explain […]
MHP Adds 345 Jobs; $26 million to local economy DES MOINES – As Iowa lawmakers continue to debate expanding Iowa’s Medicaid program to cover more low-income residents, one aspect of the debate is the economic impact of expansion on both the state and its community hospitals. “We can’t ignore the fact that Medicaid expansion would […]
Oskaloosa is honored to be hosting the 2013 Southeast Area Spring Games! This is the fourth year to host this great event. The event will be held at the William Penn Activity Center, Saturday, April 13th starting time 10:00 am. The Southeast Track & Field games will bring in approximately250 to 300 Special Olympic athletes […]
The Public is Cordially Invited to Attend the Oskaloosa High School Dance & Drill Team Spring Show. This grand event will be Friday, Feb. 22nd at 7:00 PM in the Oskaloosa High School Large Gym. There will be plenty of entertainment for your enjoyment. OHS Dance Dynamix will be performing their State Championship award winning […]
The Red Cross serving Greater Iowa is seeking nominations for local events. February 19, 2013 — The local American Red Cross is making one final call for nominations for their Heroes of the Heartland event. Do you know someone who has performed an extraordinary act of courage or dedicated countless hours to a special cause? […]
Mushroom hunters who would like to legally sell morel mushrooms in Iowa need to complete a morel mushroom certification workshop. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering the workshop at several Iowa locations in March and April. Altoona: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23 Polk County Extension Office, 1625 Adventureland Dr., Suite A […]
All commercial pesticide applicators must take exams in order to become initially certified and some choose to become re-certified by exam rather than by attending continuing instructional courses. A training session designed to help prepare individuals for the commercial pesticide applicator examinations will be offered in Washington IA on Monday, March 11 in the Washington […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Do you suffer with painful wounds that won’t heal, loss of bladder or bowel control, or issues with your ostomy? Mahaska Health Partnership’s Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nurse, Cindy Donohue, is trained to handle these sensitive health issues with care, counseling and support. According to the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, […]
February 8, 2013 – Oskaloosa, IA – The United Way of Mahaska County is excited to be celebrating our 50th year of serving Mahaska County, and we’d like you to help us commemorate the occasion. We’ll be hosting an open house Wednesday, February 20th from 4 to 6 PM at the United Way Building, 500 […]
