MAHASKA COUNTY – A common diagnoses for many men and women over the age of 40 is diverticulitis, and Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know the signs and symptoms of this sometimes painful condition. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, diverticulitis occurs when pouches on the inner lining of your intestines become […]
Oskaloosa, December 10, 2012 – The Mahaska County Y is implementing a comprehensive approach to health and fitness at its facilities. Current, new and even potential members inquiring about all there is to experience at the Y can learn this and more by making an appointment with a Healthy Lifestyle Coach. During these meetings, Coaches […]
Hi everybody! I hope you had a safe & happy Thanksgiving day. Every day should be a day to give thanks to our Heavenly Father who showers us with so many blessings, for which I am very grateful. Today I will show you some interesting ways to cook the lowly potato. It is a vegetable […]
Charity will be a guest speaker in Ms. Cyndy Gray’s Physical Education classes on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Norwalk Middle School P.E. teacher receives state’s top teaching honor Charity Campbell, a physical education teacher known for her leadership, high expectations and can-do spirit, is the 2012 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Gov. Terry Branstad announced at […]
New Sharon, Iowa – North Mahaska Elementary will host a Scholastic Book Fair the week of December 10th through the 17th at the elementary school cafeteria. Funds raised will help fund grant requests through the North Mahaska Education Foundation. The Book Fair will be held during the following times: • Monday, December 10 o 7:45 […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – This time of year means many things, but one of the most universal is the availability of treats, homemade meals and seasonal goodies. Unfortunately, holiday foods can be hard on your gallbladder, and Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know the symptoms and treatments for gallbladder issues. According to the National Library […]
The Oskaloosa Senior High Student Council will be hosting a spaghetti dinner on January 11th during the Boys Varsity basketball game in the small gym. There will be a free will donation to help support the Council in it’s activities. Come out and cheer the team on while enjoying a delicious spaghetti meal!
MAHASKA COUNTY – Foot and nail care is an important part of any person’s hygiene regimen, and Mahaska Health Partnership has resources available to help you maintain healthy feet. The feet experience more wear and tear in a lifetime than any other body part, so it’s important not to neglect foot care. Ignoring a foot […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In the Season of Advent, we look forward to the coming of God’s Holy One among us. It is a time of prayerful discernment and joyful anticipation. Our worship services will be based on the theme of “Promise.” Each week we will light a candle in our Advent Wreath, and consider a […]
Grinnell, Iowa – On Monday, November 19, 2012, Brownells CEO Pete Brownell (left) and Chairman Frank Brownell (right) were joined by other staff in what was a Grinnell, IA, cornfield near Interstate 80 to celebrate the ceremonial “first dig,” marking the official groundbreaking of their new warehouse expansion and office facility. Slated to open in […]
