Oskaloosa, Iowa – If you’re a student at Oskaloosa High, you have the opportunity to take Mrs. Anna Gritters’ Written Communications course. It’s a college-prep writing class that approximately 75-125 students choose to take each year. But the course does more than just prepare students for college writing courses. It’s helping them make real differences […]
OTTUMWA — Tickets are now on sale for Indian Hills Community College’s annual Celebrity Night. This year’s speaker will be Chris Norton, a former Luther College athlete who suffered a severe injury playing football and was told he would never walk again. Norton will tell his inspirational story at the Celebrity Night event, scheduled for […]
Billy Blake of Oskaloosa, Iowa, was recognized at the Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa’s 111th Annual Convention recently held September 14th in Altoona, Iowa as the 2017 Young Insurance Agent of the Year. The award is presented annually to Iowa insurance professionals 40-years old or younger who demonstrate leadership within the insurance industry and their […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – No matter who you are, a fall can leave you injured and unable to perform daily tasks for an extended period of time. Taking precautions to prevent falls is the best way to ensure safety in and outside of the home. Mahaska Health Partnership Occupational Therapist Aimee Wagner, OTD, shares tips on […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –Mahaska Health Partnership is looking toward October and raising awareness regarding breast cancer. The month will kick off with MHP’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Friday, Oct. 6 from Noon to 1:00 pm on the Square in Oskaloosa. “Our annual walk is a great way to visually raise awareness about breast cancer,” […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Flu season is approaching and Mahaska Health Partnership wants patients to know vaccination clinics have been scheduled on the Oskaloosa campus. From Sept. 20 through Oct. 25, MHP will host flu vaccine clinics on Wednesdays. On these days, patients can walk-in at entrance #4 to get a flu shot between 7 am […]
OTTUMWA — The fifth annual regional leadership conference, Leadership Now, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The conference is open to anyone who has an interest in leadership, particularly those leaders in Wapello and surrounding counties. The event is a collaborative […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month right around the corner, Mahaska Health Partnership Family Practice and Obstetrics Physician Angela Godejohn, MD, explains the important aspects of self breast awareness exams. While most of the major organizations no longer recommend self breast exams as part of breast cancer screening, breast self awareness is still […]
Pella, Iowa – The MH4H Color Blast 5K is back this September 23rd, making it the 5th year for the fun run/walk. The annual run combines a 5k run/walk while participants pass through 5 different color stations in Pella, getting blasted with vivid colors. The run has moved to a brand new location this year, […]
The 14th Annual Youth Outdoor Field Day will be held at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, September 30th. Attached is a registration form for you to print off, complete and mail in/drop off with the registration fee. So sign up the kids for our annual event that helps “connect kids with the outdoors”! We […]
