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Oskaloosa to Host First-Ever “Idea Lab” for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Mahaska Chamber and Development Group

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Aspiring business owners, innovators, and dreamers will have a unique opportunity to turn their entrepreneurial visions into reality at the upcoming “Idea Lab” event. Organized in partnership with the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group and the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), this exciting initiative aims to foster a thriving entrepreneurial community in […]

Musco Lighting Named an Iowa Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year

Musco Lighting named a 2024 Iowa Top Workplace

September 23, 2024 Musco Lighting logo on the left with Des Moines Register Top Work Place 2024 logo on the right Musco Lighting named a 2024 Iowa Top Workplace OSKALOOSA, Iowa — For the second year in a row, Musco Lighting has been named as one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces by the Des Moines Register. […]

Community 1st Credit Union garners 9th straight

Community 1st Credit Union garners 9th straight Des Moines Register “Top Workplace” Award

Des Moines Register “Top Workplace” Award OTTUMWA, IA –Community 1st Credit Union received its ninth straight Des Moines Register “Top Workplace” award. The newspaper recognized 132 Iowa companies and organizations for the 2024 honor on September 22nd. C1st was 9th on the list of 55 midsized-company employers. The employer honor is based on the results […]

Mahaska Health Expands Remote Home Patient Monitoring Program

Mahaska Health (submitted photo)

Mahaska Health is excited to offer an opportunity for eligible Medicare Patients to participate in their Remote Home Monitoring Program. The program is designed to offer the simplest and safest way for patients to manage conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and diabetes from the comfort of their homes. The Home Monitoring Program provides patients […]

Oskaloosa Homecoming 2024 – Surfing Our Way to a Victory Homecoming Court Announced

Back row: (Left to right) Grady Kool, Caden Johnson, Jaden DeRonde, Oliver Smith, Cooper Rupprecht Front row: (Left to right) Hannah Nelson, Ava Ridenour, Gracie DeRonde, Madelyne Vernooy, Rees Campbell

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School is excited to announce the 2024 Homecoming Court. This year’s theme, “Surfing Our Way to Victory,” promises a fun-filled week of celebration. The Homecoming Coronation will take place on Thursday, September 26, immediately following the community parade at Oskaloosa Community Stadium (498 N 2nd St), with this year’s royalty […]

Honoring Her Legacy

William Penn University Athletics

Luigi Mongan has a lot to call home about these days, but unfortunately, one of his biggest cheerleaders is no longer on the other end of the line. A senior on the William Penn men’s soccer team, he has helped the Statesmen to their best start in program history at 8-0-1 and a #8 ranking […]

Mahaska County Shines in New Promotional Video Featuring Local Talent

Individuals involved with the production of 'Home Away From Home' pose for a photo at the MTC on the Campus of William Penn.

Mahaska County Conservation recently debuted a stunning promotional video, Home Away From Home, showcasing the area’s beauty, community spirit, and local talent. Spearheaded by Mahaska County Conservation Director Chris Clingan and produced by William Penn University’s Film Artist-in-Residence, Max Leonida, the project brings together the talents of musicians, filmmakers, and conservationists to celebrate the charm […]

Day of Caring: United Way Volunteers Make a Lasting Impact on the Community

Volunteers help clean up around the Woodhaven Ampitheater during Mahaska County United Way Day of Caring 2024. (photo submitted)

On September 11, the United Way of Mahaska County hosted its annual “Day of Caring,” a volunteer event dedicated to community service. This year, the event carried special significance, as it coincided with the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, offering a meaningful way to honor both the memory of that day and the spirit of […]

Oskaloosa City Council Meets In Regular Session On September 16, 2024

Oskaloosa City Hall

The Oskaloosa City Council convened on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM in a regular session at City Hall. Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt led the session, which included council members Almond, Caligiuri, Comfort, Drost, Hermsen, Ibrahim, and Ossian. The meeting began with an invocation from a representative of Central Church, followed by the Pledge of […]

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Is a Call to Action

Diverse group of people sitting in circle in group therapy session.

AMES, Iowa – September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a dedicated time to increase awareness about the prevalence of suicide, share information on how to prevent it, and provide support to those affected, says Morgan Newell, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “This month serves as a powerful reminder of […]

             

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