Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa generates 371 jobs that add $26,160,159 to Mahaska County’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association. In addition, MHP employees themselves spend $5,918,870 on retail sales and contribute $355,132 in state sales tax revenue. “We recognize our impact in the community as one […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The third annual Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) Young Athletes Play Activity Day is set for Thursday, February 9 at Penn Activity Center at William Penn University in Oskaloosa. The day is sponsored by Variety – The Children’s Charity. Event organizers expect 80 children ages 2-8 will participate in event from 9:30-11:15 a.m. […]
OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership celebrated National Patient Recognition Day on Friday, Feb. 3. Inpatients received a flower and card of thanks on their meal tray while outpatients and visitors were gifted MHP purple pens. “We know our patients have a choice when it comes to their healthcare,” MHP Chief Nursing Officer Darlene Keuning said. […]
Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Montezuma and Oskaloosa, Tuesday, February 7, 2012, for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative, will be at: Montezuma City Hall from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Oskaloosa Public Library from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Johnson will be on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County YMCA Board of Directors and staff members have made facility improvements a top priority including ADA accessibility and safety improvements. These were considered crucial during a recent assessment and while setting goals of what first to address. The Y applied for and received grants from the Mahaska County Community […]
Dr. Salamis will host the SASHwatch Super Bowl Party to watch former Oskaloosa Indian Tyler Sash and his New York Giants compete in Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots. Everyone is invited to attend and to take in the appetizer buffet and numerous specials throughout the day. Anytime Tyler Sash makes a tackle […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group anticipates spring and education through its Chamber Scholars program, now in its 14th year. High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply. Pick up an application from your school counselor, from the Oskaloosa Area Chamber office or at www.oacdg.org. Scholarships […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — The George Daily Auditorium in Oskaloosa presents a quirky comedy revue by a troupe that highlights what we talk about at work. On Friday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m., The Water Coolers (www.seethewatercoolers.com) offers their unique blend of comedy, original songs and song parodies based on the foibles and experiences everyone talks […]
PELLA — Central College has selected two prominent speakers for the commencement and baccalaureate ceremonies for graduating seniors May 12. Dr. Kathleen Sikkema and the Rev. Wes Granberg-Michaelson are both leaders in their respective fields and represent two major priorities for Central College and for higher education: the health sciences and religious tolerance and fellowship. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary Quilt Winner – Pat Dixon of Oskaloosa is the winner of the Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary No Show Quilt Raffle. The queen-size quilt was donated by the Oskaloosa Quick Stitchers. The event raised $1,133.00 for the Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary, an independent, not for profit organization that supports MHP Hospice Services, […]
