The Mahaska Wellness Coalition (MWC) has invited the community to live healthy together and has challenged the neighborhood to meet the goal of 1000 Mahaska residents participating in the 100-day Wellness Challenge. We are almost there! Mahaska currently has over 70 teams (nearly 600 participants). The Oskaloosa elementary and middle school students are also taking […]
On Saturday, February 4, the William Penn University men’s and women’s basketball programs take on Iowa Wesleyan starting at 1:00 p.m. During halftime of the women’s game, President Ann Fields and Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt will honor members of service organizations in Oskaloosa and the surrounding area. In appreciation for their exemplary service and leadership, members […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The little league season is just around the corner. The Oskaloosa Little League held their first of two sign-up days in center court of Penn Central Mall. The sign up next week (February 4) will also include sports like soccer and Babe Ruth leagues. Last year, about 480 kids participated in little […]
Keota, Iowa – I found some black walnuts in my basement the other day that needed cracked and picked. It’s funny how I have put that off for so long. That was something that Mom did quite often in late fall & winter. Us kids pitched in and helped and it was kind of fun […]
Oskaloosa, January 28, 2012 – The Mahaska County YMCA is proud to announce some exciting new aquatics improvements for the 2012 year. With programs at the Y continuing to expand and grow, including the YMCA Dolphins Swim Team with a record 75 participants this year, the Y has recently added a new lap swim time […]
William Penn University’s College for Working Adults was established 15 years ago with the mission to provide an educational opportunity, especially to those that do not have access to a traditional education. One of the valuable faculty members present for the launch of this program was Dr. Ronald E. Johnson. Dr. Ron, as he was […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University is pleased to announce that Brenda Krogh-Duree, RN, Ph.D. has been named the new Director of Nursing for the University’s RN-BSN degree program. Duree comes to William Penn with a strong background in nursing, education and academic administration. Duree received her initial degree in nursing from Iowa Lakes Community […]
OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership (MHP) will be offering reduced-rate Cholesterol Screenings for the community on Tuesday, Feb. 14 and Wednesday, Feb. 15. According to the American Heart Association, high cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke. “Although our bodies need cholesterol, too much of […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ Christianity is a Daily Way of Life As Christians, we must devote ourselves to Christ daily. He he said in Luke 9:23 – Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and […]
The clinic will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with lunch at noon (not provided by WPU). The day concludes with participants performing at halftime of the men’s basketball game against Iowa Wesleyan. There is no admission charge for parents/family/friends wishing to ‘drop in’ to watch the performance. Several registration packages are available, including Registration Only […]
