Mahaska County, Iowa – Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services, Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary and Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel are teaming up to present a Community Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 30 at 7 pm. The Community Memorial Service will be held at the west end of the MHP Hospice Serenity House on the north side of […]
Oskaloosa – May 23, 2012 Meghan Slay, YMCA Gymnastics Director and coach for over 20 years, has always dreamed of becoming a gym owner which offered programming that focused on the transformation of lives through gymnastics. That dream will soon become a reality thanks to the cooperative efforts of the Mahaska County YMCA and Slay’s […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership recently hosted the Kindergarten classes from Oskaloosa Elementary School. The children visited Emergency Services where they sat in an ambulance and talked to a Paramedic; Radiology where they looked at X-rays and Infection Control where they practiced good hand washing. Pictured is Radiologic Technologist Nicole Keller who is using […]
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve seen a lot of warm and fuzzy TV ads, some sponsored by BP Oil, urging me to vacation in the Gulf of Mexico. But are things really “back to normal?” — Paul Shea, Dublin, OH The Gulf of Mexico may be open for business and eager to attract tourists, but it’s still […]
Oskaloosa, May 21, 2012 – The Mahaska County YMCA is excited to announce the recent receipt of a grant from the USA Pickleball Assocation (USAPA) for the purchase of new equipment at the facility. “With the help of this grant,” Sports Director Ryan Harkema said, “the Y is able to move further towards its goal […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. By: Richard Vogel Maybe traditional television deserves to die. “Traditional” used to just mean broadcast. But I am lumping basic cable nets in here too. Television has done so much to take the joy out […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students may still be counting down to summer break but the Operation Backpack of Mahaska County Committee is already preparing for the fourth annual back-to-school county backpack program season. Operation Backpack is a united effort between Salvation Army, SIEDA, the United Way of Mahaska County, and Love INC as well as many […]
Saturday, May 26, 10:30 AM at The Book Vault Jane Lea Dykstra, former Oskaloosa resident and daughter of Mel and Jeneane Dykstra, will be at Book Vault for the debut of her book, What Heaven is Like. Dysktra’s book is a true story about the timeless love of a dad for his son that stretches […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn University faculty, staff, and administration are thrilled to have over 100 students from Mahaska County enrolled for the 2012-2013 school year. These students join the increasing Statesmen population and attribute to over $1 million in scholarships awarded to Mahaska County residents. William Penn University will award Academic Scholarships and […]
A Chamber Music Jam Session Friday, May 18th, at Smokey Row…8-10 P.M. Audiences will be treated to a large variety of musical styles in a very informal atmosphere. Listen to some of your favorite melodies as you enjoy your favorite desert and beverage. Come and go as your schedule will allow. Warning: Audience members have […]
