Oskaloosa, Iowa – A panel of community leaders, public health, and emergency services invited the media to Mahaska Health to answer questions being raised by the pubic. Mahaska Health CEO Kevin DeRonde opened the panel conversation. Others on the panel included; Paula Wright, Oskaloosa Community Schools, Nik Rule, William Penn University, Russ Van Renterghem, […]
Since 2017 the agenda in the Iowa Senate has been focused on growth and opportunity. Career opportunities in rural Iowa are increasingly tied to the availability and reliability of broadband internet service. Governor Kim Reynolds has identified this policy as part of her Empower Rural Iowa initiative. This is a priority for agriculture, business, and […]
Oskaloosa—William Penn proved itself to be the alpha dog in Heart of America Athletic Conference as they captured the tournament title to pair alongside its regular season championship. The Statesmen (30-3) split with the Pride (24-9) in the regular season but won the rubber match on the biggest stage to this point of the season […]
This legislative forum gives area residents an opportunity to learn more about the state, county, and local issues. The setting is informal and encourages those attending to personally meet and speak to their elected representatives, along with leaders in the community. March 14th-Mahaska Chamber and Development Group; Chairs of Board and Committees Emcee-Steve Burnett March […]
The Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa presented 26 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry at a ceremony in Des Moines on March 3 during the 2020 Iowa Tourism Conference. Awards to both metro and rural areas were made in 13 award categories. The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is excited […]
COVID-19 Cases in Iowa DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds today signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency, activating the disaster response and recovery aspects of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s Iowa Emergency Response Plan. The proclamation authorizes state agencies to utilize resources including personnel, equipment and facilities to perform activities necessary to […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Thanks to the generosity of the community, the Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary recently presented a check for $75,000 to Mahaska Health CEO Kevin DeRonde. The check represented proceeds from the third annual “Share the Love – An Evening for Hospice” fundraiser held Feb. 8 to benefit the Hospice Serenity House. The evening’s program […]
Board to begin the search for new Director A Mahaska Chamber & Development Group Press Release I wanted to share some changes that are happening here at the Chamber. I have recently accepted a position at Mahaska Health. I will be joining their staff as the Foundation Director. My last day at the Chamber will […]
DES MOINES – Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory has indicated three presumptive positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iowa residents. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the individuals are from Johnson County: one middle-age (41-60 years) adult and two older adults (61-80). Two of the individuals had underlying health […]
by Ken Rozenboom Floor debate was the main focus of the week as we work on sending Senate bills to the House for consideration. We discussed a wide range of topics, including bills on insurance, hunting, animal cruelty, dentistry, and optometry. On Tuesday the House and Senate reached final agreement on a K-12 education funding […]
