MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership will be offering reduced-rate cholesterol screenings on Valentine’s Day, which is Wednesday, Feb. 14. The screening will be held in Oskaloosa and in New Sharon. “We’re hoping to continue to raise awareness of heart disease, heart attack and stroke by hosting this event,” said MHP Cardiac Rehab Nurse Renee […]
Come to this presentation from J. O. Parker to learn simple tips on taking better garden photos. A garden is a great place to practice your photography skills and it is right outside your door! J.O. Parker is a writer and photographer from Montezuma, Iowa. He holds a BS in Agricultural Journalism from the University […]
Little Learners Preschool Art Show Presented by Madie Holle and Baylee Crawford Who: Little Learners Preschool 2 and 3 year olds Where: Community First credit Union Oskaloosa Iowa When: February 9-15 Regular Credit union hours Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm Saturday 9am-12pm Sunday Closed Meet the Artists: February 10th 10-11am
MAHASKA COUNTY – In response to the widespread level of influenza in our community, the MHP Medical Group is now offering a flu vaccine clinic Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm by registering at door #4 on the MHP campus, until further notice. According to Executive Director of Clinics Andrea Hagist, RN, […]
On Friday, January 26th, the Oskaloosa Student Council is hosting their annual Spaghetti Supper starting at 6:00 p.m. in the high school small gym. The dinner will take place at the same time as the high school basketball games, so any fans that tire themselves out from cheering can hop over and enjoy some refreshing […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group is happy to announce that scholarships will again be available through its Chamber Scholars program, now in its 22nd 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 […]
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will host three Growing Together webcasts this winter. The webcasts can be viewed at the ISU Extension and Outreach – Mahaska County office. The two-hour webcasts are free of charge and open to anyone who may be interested. Funding for the webcasts is provided by […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Beginning immediately, Mahaska Health Partnership will limit the number and age of visitors to specific areas of the hospital. “We recognize the healing power of having friends and family close by,” said MHP Interim CEO Chris Jepsen. “However, with the current situation regarding the wide-spread influenza this season, we feel it is […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Live Healthy Iowa’s (LHI) 10-Week Wellness Challenge encourages Iowans to make healthy lifestyle changes and the Mahaska Wellness Coalition urges Oskaloosa residents to participate. Registration for this simple, affordable and fun competition is open now and the challenge kicks off on Jan. 22. “The Live Healthy Iowa 10-Week Wellness Challenge is a […]
Using a wood tote is a great way to keep your garden tools organized and close at hand. Come assemble a pine tool toe at the Master Gardener workshop on Tuesday February 6 @ 6 pm. Workshop will be held at the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Participants will paint/protect the […]
