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More than a year later, exhaustion reigns for COVID-19 long-hauler

Photo courtesy of Gabe Sturdevant Darcy Havel-Sturdevant at her Iowa City home in February 2021.

by Lyle Muller / IowaWatch The migraines, exhaustion and shortness of breath have existed dating to before Darcy Havel-Sturdevant was diagnosed with COVID-19 in April 2020. The shortness of breath has improved a bit but the rest remain going into the Christmas holiday season. So do dizziness and confusion. “Most days, I’m extremely exhausted, and […]

Young Ambassador Winners Announced!

This year’s 2021 Young Ambassador Princess is Lucy Mitrisin, daughter of Jill and Chase Mitrisin. The Prince is Rayce Asher, son of Harlee Bunnell-Asher and Austin Asher.

November 29, 2021 The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced in an enjoyable event at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. In attendance were twenty-five contestants and their families and friends. All of the Young Ambassador Contestants were introduced by Master of Ceremonies, Joe Milledge of KIIC Radio. Eddie Pierson from MCG […]

Shoppers Finding Deals All While Supporting Local

After the crowd went home, the lights continued to shine, and are scheduled to be on every evening through the holiday season.

November 27th, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Area merchants teamed up with Oskaloosa Main Street and the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group to help bring attention to local merchants again this year. Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday are two days where shoppers head out downtown searching for unique gift ideas and things that you can’t […]

Eagle Scout Candidate Helping Make Revitalized Space More Comfortable

Taylor Drost (submitted photo)

November 27, 2021 University Park, Iowa – Along the bike path that winds beside the now-defunct Vennard College sits a structure that nature was attempting to reclaim. The amphitheater even had that eerie video game/movie name of Woodhaven, and it sits on the west side of the trail between the old Vennard College and the […]

Walkoff! Central’s Hawkins delivers final-play NCAA football winner

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA—Unforgettable. The moment, the game and this Central College football season. Already the author of one of the best offensive seasons in NCAA Division III history, quarterback Blaine Hawkins (5th-year, Ankeny), punctuated it Saturday with one of the tradition-rich program’s most memorable finishes. With the last few seconds of his career potentially ticking away, Hawkins […]

Holiday Tips To Stay Healthy

Dr. Preston Sereg

 November 24, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – I recently sat down with Dr. Sereg from Mahaska Health about eating healthy while enjoying holiday food. We also talked about physical activity and touched on mental health during this time of the year. You can reach out to Mahaska Health for any further help.

Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office File Charges In Threats Case

Mahaska County Sheriff's Department

Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Monday, November 22, 2021 On Monday, September 20th, 2021, at approximately 9:20 pm, the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the North Mahaska High School (2163 135th Street, New Sharon, Iowa) in reference to threats made to a student and the school, via social media (for further details […]

Emotional And Mental Help Is Available During The Holidays

thanksgiving dinner

November 21, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Many associate the holiday season with joy, meals with family and friends, gatherings with co-workers, and other social events. Those feelings aren’t always that way for everyone, when the holidays can often mean stress and depression. The demands of the holiday season, unwelcome guests, cooking, cleaning, and entertaining with […]

Oskaloosa Welcomes Back The Holiday Season

The Oskaloosa Municipal Band played as the crowd gathered for the official lighting ceremony on Saturday evening.

November 21st, 2021 Oskaloosa, Iowa – “Sweetest little Hallmark movie town” is how Mississippi resident Betsy Boney described Oskaloosa as the lights for the holiday season were officially turned on. A large light switch was set up just north of the bandstand, and local dignitaries gathered there to honor the people that give so much […]

DeRonde Leads Postseason Honors

Oskaloosa Indians

by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Guided by the Class 4A Player of the Year, the Oskaloosa Indian girls’ volleyball team may need to build a trophy room for all of its recent accolades. Faith DeRonde dominated the awards season as she was not only a first-team all-Little Hawkeye performer (fourth time on top team), but also selected […]

           

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