MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership made its social media presence known as the health system unveiled its new Facebook site to the public. There are currently over 400 million people using Facebook across the globe and MHP officials said they plan to use their new social media presence to provide a sense of community […]
Youth from across Iowa showcased their culinary skills at the Iowa State Fair. The third annual “Cook This!” culinary challenge was held in the 4-H Exhibits building. “With a great turn out and a large amount of participation, this summer’s contest was a success,” said Steph Ferguson, special events coordinator with Iowa State University Extension […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – One in four American adults will have a mental health problem in a year. Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services is offering Mental Health First Aid training September 20 and 21 from 9 am to 4 pm. “This Mental Health First Aid training is a great opportunity for our community,” MHP Behavioral […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – This Saturday evening, the William Penn University Fine Arts Department is sponsoring a recital/concert of two individuals pursuing a Master’s Degree in Music Performance and a Doctoral Degree in Music from Indiana University. Admission is free for the performance at George Daily Auditorium, with a start time of 7:00 pm August 25th, […]
Revelation and E.P.I.C. Youth Praise bands will be presenting an outdoor concert on Saturday, August 25th beginning at 5pm. The concert will be held on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church and is free and open to the public! Food and drinks will be sold and all monies made will be given to the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Special Grants Dollars in 2012: United Way of Mahaska County distributes $30,000 in Special Grants in response to local community needs. The Board of Directors at United Way of Mahaska County has distributed an additional $30,000 in special grant funding to local 501(c)3 human services organizations, in response to a growing need […]
PELLA —Central College is known in the Pella community and throughout Iowa for its exemplary music program, which allows majors and non-majors alike to participate in 18 vocal and instrumental ensembles. This fall, Central students will host a variety of concerts on campus and in Pella. The full schedule for the upcoming months can be […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – There will be an open casting call for William Penn University’s fall production of “Our Town”, by Thornton Wilder, on both Tuesday, August 28 and Wednesday August 29, 2012. Auditions will be held on campus at the McGrew Recital Hall from 6-8PM each night. If possible, please arrive promptly at 6PM. (Production […]
Patterson, Iowa – Bluegrass Music Association of Iowa (BMAI) will be hosting a Jam Session Fundraiser on September 9 in Patterson, Iowa from 1-5PM in the Patterson City Park and Community Center. BMAI will be sellling baked goods and drinks and will be having raffle drawings. This event is open to the public and artists […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Speech Therapist Kim Swarts said one of the most common diagnoses she sees is aphasia; a condition that occurs after stroke or brain injury and affects a person’s ability to communicate. “Aphasia is a language impairment resulting from damage to the brain and which can affect speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills,” […]
