PELLA — Central College will host one of the first fairs in the state for local startups. The event is sponsored by StartUpIowa, a statewide initiative aimed at bringing resources to entrepreneurs. The fair will be held in Graham Conference Center Jan. 31 from 3-6 p.m. Local entrepreneurs from Marion County will get the chance […]
Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents – Partnering Rural Law Enforcement and the Local School Systems is an eight-hour course designed to educate rural law enforcement personnel as well as school administrators and staff on the elements that would allow for an effective response to school-based emergencies. Schools in small, rural, and remote areas across the […]
United Way of Mahaska County Board of Directors announced today that they have again exceeded all expectations, raising a record-setting number for their 2012 fundraising campaign. The community goal was $385,000, and even during another difficult economic year, had pledges totaling over $425,500. “We are excited to announce this record-setting number for our 2012 campaign,” […]
OSKALOOSA –Revena Bruxvoort of Oskaloosa was named Mahaska Health Partnership’s 2011 Auxilian and Volunteer Shining Star by the Iowa Hospital Association. Bruxvoort has been an active member of the Mahaska Health Partnership Auxiliary for more than 35 years. She said she started volunteering in the MHP Snack Bar/ Gift Shop as a way to keep […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has re-certified Mahaska Health Partnership Emergency Services as an Area Trauma Facility. According to the IDPH, traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for persons in Iowa from 1 to 44 years of age. They estimate that 30,000 Iowans are seen for emergency evaluation […]
Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Chariton and Albia, Wednesday, January 18th, for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative covering Monroe and Lucas Counties, will be at: Chariton City Hall from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Monroe County Court House Board Room in Albia from […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ We look this week at the last two attributes of God in this series. So far, we have looked into His Word at many attributes such as God’s eternal nature, His omnipotence, He is the essence of good, and He is near. Lastly we look today at […]
Keota, Iowa – There’s nothing like something hot from the oven on a cold winter’s day and even though we haven’t had many of them this winter we still have a few months to catch up. It looks like we may have some cold weather in the next few days. So get out your bean […]
Oskaloosa-Vice President for Government Relations, Outreach & Special Projects Steve Noah announces the January Chautauqua presentation by Dan Schneider of Schneider Consulting, LLC. Schneider will be discussing the science behind Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), the study of the connection between the neurological process, language, and behavioral patterns that are acquired through experiences. This presentation will […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Christian School is once again holding their annual Valentine Cookie Sale. Orders are being taken until January 27 so they have enough time to prepare them for delivery on the big day in February. “What a wonderful way to say ‘I Care’, ‘You’re Special’ or show your appreciation at Valentines […]
