
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Executives with CLOW Valve in Oskaloosa welcomed 2nd Congressional District Congressman Dave Loebsack to their facility on Thursday. The nearly hour-long visit included a lengthy discussion where Loebsack learned about recent projects the company has been tasked with completing, and how the global marketplace influences business for CLOW. The American Iron and […]
Sep 23 2017 | Posted in
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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 […]

by Amy Meyer Above and beyond. That’s the best phrase I can use to describe the work that 300 volunteers did during Wednesday’s Day of Caring event. My name is Amy Meyer, and I’m the Executive Director of United Way of Mahaska County. This is the fifth Day of Caring I’ve been involved with, but […]
Sep 22 2017 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Another swan at Forest Cemetery was found this week, struggling to survive with what appears to be some sort of adhesive sprayed on its bill area. The adhesive makes it difficult for the birds to eat, and to breathe, causing other problems, and necessitating veterinary care in order to save the birds. […]
Sep 22 2017 | Posted in
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The 7th Grade Oskaloosa Indians got their first win of the season last night against a talented Grinnell team. The final score of the “A” game was 24 to 14. The defense stymied the Grinnell attack allowing only one Grinnell touchdown on the first play of the game. The rest of the game the Indian […]
Sep 21 2017 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership Board of Trustees announced that CEO Jay Christensen has taken an extended leave of absence effective Tuesday, Sept. 19. Board President David Langkamp stated its business as usual at the hospital. “We have tremendous people working at MHP. The Executive Team will continue to oversee day-to-day operations with […]
Sep 20 2017 | Posted in
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The Oskaooosa Indians seemed to struggle through a slow start to overcome a tough Mt. Pleasant team on Friday night. Oskaloosa Football Head Coach Jake Jenkins said that it was a “hard fought battle in the first half. Mt. Pleasant did a good job.” “We threw an interception for a touchdown that hurt us right […]
Sep 17 2017 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Ice cream sandwich or dream bar? The music could be heard a block a way as the old 1967 Ford pickup truck with an ice cream storage unit on the back made its way into the parking lot of Mahaska Health Partnership. The two people that jumped out of that Ford had […]
Sep 14 2017 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Police Chief Jake McGee accepted a $5,000 check from the Southeast Iowa Regional Board of Realtors on Monday, September 11, 2017, on behalf of the Iowa Realtor Foundation. Barbara Kerr with the Southeast Iowa Regional Board of Realtors helped secure the grant and presented Oskaloosa Police Chief with a check in […]
Sep 14 2017 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Town Square Dental on the square in Oskaloosa, Iowa will be holding an open house on September 21st beginning at 5pm and going until 7pm. For those attending the homecoming parade, arrive early and take the opportunity to tour the remodeled buildings, that feature historic tin ceilings and an amazing wall covered […]
Sep 13 2017 | Posted in
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