In the heart of northern Mahaska County, the Mahaska Health New Sharon Medical Center stands as a critical link in the region’s healthcare network. Located at 112 South Main Street, the clinic is more than just a family medicine practice—it’s a vital resource for rural residents seeking comprehensive, timely, and connected care without having to […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Friday, May 30, 2025, at approximately 2:15 pm, searchers located the body of a deceased male, believed to be that of 47-year-old Waylon Straube of Eddyville, in the Des Moines River ¼ mile south of the Chillicothe Bridge in Wapello County. Mr. Straube went missing following a […]
Mahaska County Community Foundation recently awarded a Community Betterment Grant totaling $25,000 to the Friends of Mahaska County Conservation. This is the second year that Friends have received the Community Betterment Grant. The grant will allow for the Friends and Mahaska County Conservation Board to build the All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area that will […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Senator Chuck Grassley paid a visit to Mahaska County this week, addressing a small group of local media and constituents with a broad overview of national policy issues currently impacting Iowans. The discussion covered trade, agriculture, energy policy, tax reform, and the future of federal safety nets like Medicaid. A recurring theme […]
PELLA-Former all-America honoree Darin Fisher fired a 3-under-par 69 and will be among two Central College alumni in the 45th U.S. Senior Open next month. A 1997 grad, Fisher joins 1987 grad Joe Jaspers, who was highlighted earlier, in the 156-player field at the tournament June 26-29 at the East Course at The Broadmoor in […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Community School District Board of Directors met Tuesday evening in a special session to consider filling the vacancy left by the resignation of former board president Charlie Comfort, who stepped down on May 14. Two community members—Sharma Parlett and Scott Van Veldhuizen—were nominated by board members during the meeting. The […]
Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Sunday, May 25, 2025 On Sunday, May 25th, 2025, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a boating accident on the Des Moines River near 310th Street, in rural Eddyville. This call came in at approximately 9:50 am. It was reported that two individuals had been […]
Oskaloosa, IA — Something big, bold, and beautifully handmade is coming to the streets of Oskaloosa! The Uplifting Puppet Co. is thrilled to announce the first-ever Uplifting Puppet Parade, a vibrant new tradition that celebrates creativity, community, and the joy of large-scale puppetry. The grand parade will march around the historical square in downtown Oskaloosa […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a proud first for Oskaloosa Elementary School, and the State of Iowa, the student council has been recognized with a national Excellence Award for its commitment to school leadership and spirit, a distinction that places the young leaders in a class of their own as the only elementary school in Iowa […]
Mahaska County residents recently had a unique opportunity to purchase native Iowa plants through a fundraising sale organized by the Mahaska County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Held at the Environmental Learning Center and the Oskaloosa Farmers Market, the sale featured more than 20 varieties of flowering plants and grasses at just $3 each. […]
