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Mahaska Health Welcomes First Baby of 2019

Wyatt Joseph Muell is Mahaska Health’s first baby of 2019. He is shown with his father, Kevin; his older brother, Gavin; and his mother, Christa. Wyatt was born on January 1 at 2:46 am and weighed 6 lbs, 7 oz. (submitted photo)

MAHASKA COUNTY – Wyatt Joseph Muell was born at 2:46 AM on January 1, making him Mahaska Health’s first baby of the year. Wyatt weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long upon his birth. His parents are Kevin and Christa Muell of Fremont. Wyatt was delivered by Dr. Angela Godejohn. The Muell […]

Quilters Display Their Works Of Art

Quilters put creativity and love into every one of their works of art. Many of them have sentimental meaning, and become family heirlooms.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The world may be lacking color at this time of year, but inside of Penn Central Mall this weekend there was colorful artwork created by the Mahaska Quilt Guild. The biennial show, hosted by the Mahaska Stitch N’ Quilt Guild, also included a large display of quilts that were made for area […]

Valentines For Veterans Is A Note From Home

People of all ages helped to make Valentines for active duty personnel. The event was held at Penn Central Mall this past week.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Inside the warm confines of Penn Central Mall, the tables were set up, and the crafting supplies were dispersed, waiting for creative hands. Those creative hands went to work making Valentine cards for current active duty service members deployed overseas. “That way we can give them a little touch of home,” said […]

Mahaska Health Celebrates Heart Month with Go Red Open House

A Mahaska Health Press Release MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health will be hosting a free open house on February 12, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center in honor of American Heart Month. There will also be a lunch and learn from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. featuring Cardiologist Dr. […]

Council To Consider Commercial Building Code Changes

Nathan Johnson was sworn in Monday night as Oskaloosa's newest police officer. (Oskaloosa Police Department Photo)

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 22, 2019. Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt swore in Oskaloosa’s newest police officer Nathan Johnson. Nathan is originally from Oskaloosa and completed his Associate degree in Criminal Justice at Indian Hills Community College. Nathan interned with the Oskaloosa Police Department while attending […]

Reynolds Takes Office As Iowa’s 43rd Governor

Kim Reynolds was sworn in as Iowa's 43rd Governor on Friday morning.

Reynolds is the first female elected to that position in the state’s history. Des Moines Iowa – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds was sworn into office Friday morning inside the facility many Iowan’s have known as Veterans Memorial Auditorium, but today is known as Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad resigned as […]

Holly Brink: House Update for District 80

Holly Brink (District 80) signs her Oath of Office on Monday, January 14, 2019.

by Holly Brink First Week on the Hill Hello Friends, This week has marked the beginning of the 88th General Assembly of the Iowa Legislature and was followed by the pomp and circumstance that comes with it. Throughout the week we have heard Governor Kim Reynolds, Chief Justice Mark Cady, and Adjutant General Timothy Orr […]

Oskaloosa Urban Deer Management Report

This pair of deer was spotted within the city limits of Oskaloosa.

An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release The City of Oskaloosa has concluded the 2018/2019 urban bow deer hunt within city limits. The Oskaloosa Police Department was assisted with the administration of this hunting program by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Preparation for this hunting season began on July 27th, 2018 with the release of […]

Capitol Update from State Representative Dustin Hite: January 17, 2019

Dustin Hite

by Dustin Hite On Monday, we officially gaveled in to start session for 2019. It has been great to get my feet wet as a freshman Representative, and I’ve already had the opportunity to interact with some constituents on the Hill. I look forward to meeting with many more constituents as the year continues. My […]

Ultra High-Pressure Firefighting Equipment Installed On Oskaloosa Fire Brush Truck

Oskaloosa Fire Departments 62-75 brush truck was recently outfitted with Ultra High-Pressure firefighting equipment. (submitted photo)

An Oskaloosa Fire Department Press Release Just like any industry, the science of putting out fires continues to see technological advances. One hundred and fifty years ago fires were fought with a line of citizens passing buckets of water from a well to a burning building. Next, it was horse-drawn pumps and tanks. Then came […]

           

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