by Rick Vogel A great story. Trapped in a flood of sewage on a luxury liner. Even without actual video, word pictures did wonders to make the story work. I mean having Sanjay Gupta call it a ‘floating petri dish.’ Dang. Now that’s visuals. I watched CNN’s exclusive video of a non-moving ship at sea. […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Iowa Hospice by Harden Healthcare will hold a volunteer training on Feb. 26, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 212 1st Ave. E in Oskaloosa. During this training, attendees will learn about the hospice process and various volunteer roles, among other topics that will help a potential volunteer decide if […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – If you’ve already found yourself falling behind on your New Year’s resolution, Mahaska Health Partnership encourages you to use National Cancer Prevention Month as a chance to renew your commitment to being healthy. Cancer is a disease that attacks cells in your body and causes them to behave and reproduce in an […]
FIGHT FANS GET READY Ottumwa, Iowa – True Revelation MMA returns to Ottumwa THIS Saturday with 13 scheduled fights. The main event features UFC veteran Jesse ‘Iron Jaw’ Sanders vs Dan Mcglasson. Mike Garcia will face Josh Smith for the vacant 135 title. 4 new champions will be crowned in Iowa’s largest cage. Doors open […]
William Penn University digital communication students received first and second place awards for “Best Online Video” in the multimedia category at the Iowa College Media Association (ICMA) conference held in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, February 7. Two videos were submitted to the student media contest in the category for “Best Online Video” and received […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – 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 on Friday, March 22, from 11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Oskaloosa campus. During this event, the Director of Nursing, Dr. Brenda Duree, […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –Nathan Willey of Oskaloosa had his blood drawn by Brenda Lopez, RN, at Mahaska Health Partnership’s annual Community Cholesterol Screening on Tuesday, Feb. 12. According to the American Heart Association, all adults age 20 and older should have their cholesterol checked at least once every five years to help detect indicators for heart […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 2nd Annual “Osky Winter Open” was held February 8 & 9 at Penn Central Mall, and Hawkeye Real Estate was an excited participant and mini-putt hole sponsor in this YMCA fund raiser. Chris Roach, Hawkeye Broker and Property Manager said, “We’re pleased to be a part of this event, because we […]
Why should I bother freezing meals? It saves time and money, it’s healthy, and fun! Join ISU Extension and Outreach on Wednesday February 27th from 6:00-8:00 pm for a fun filled, interactive, and educational evening! For more information visit us at www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska or contact Natalie at 641-673-5841. Reserve your spot today before February 22nd. Extension […]
Beacon, Iowa – This small town, like many others throughout Iowa, is struggling to stay viable. So when two locals, husband and wife Terry & Becky Anderson, decided to open a convenience store in the middle of town, everyone took notice. The last place in town was a chain store that pulled out more than […]
