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Loebsack Visits CLOW – Learning More About Oskaloosa And His District

Mark Willett (left) and Congressman Dave Loebsack (left center) converse during a tour of the CLOW facility in Oskaloosa.

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 […]

Billy Blake is Iowa’s Young Agent of the Year

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 […]

Record Volunteer Numbers at United Way’s Day of Caring

300 volunteers made this years 'Day of Caring' one of the most successful ever. (submitted photo)

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 […]

Forest Cemetery Property Target Of Vandals

Pictured here is the second swan to be found with an adhesive like substance applied to it's bill in just a few short weeks.

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. […]

7th Grade Indians Earn First Win Over Grinnell

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 […]

Mahaska Health Partnership Board of Trustees Announces Change in Leadership

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 […]

Oskaloosa Overcomes Slow Start

Jaden Van Roekel powers past Mt. Pleasant in a 57-yard run to set up an Oskaloosa TD just before the half. (photo by Wendy Van Roekel)

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 […]

A Cold Treat Comes With A Warm Smile

Kate and Bob Shaw hand out ice cream at Mahaska Health Partnership on Monday.

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 […]

Southeast Iowa Realty Donates To K9 Program

Southeast Iowa Regional Board of Realtors presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to the Oskaloosa Police Department K9 project.

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 […]

Town Square Dental To Host Open House

Signatures found inside of Town Square Dental during renovation.

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 […]

           

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