MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership has named General Surgeon Timothy Breon, MD, FACS, 2016 MHP MVP (Most Valuable Provider). Dr. Breon was presented the honor on Nov. 29 at the annual Provider Appreciation Dinner, held at The Peppertree in Oskaloosa. According to MHP CEO Jay Christensen, Dr. Breon is beloved by his patients, is […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – At their regular meeting this past week, the Oskaloosa School Board heard a report from several high school teachers related to semester/trimester scheduling. The Oskaloosa High School currently operates on a trimester schedule, and is one of few schools in the area to do so. Talks among administration have been ongoing for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Honoring and remembering those who have served our country in the Armed Forces is part of the idea behind the National Wreaths Across America Day. The other is to teach others during the nationally coordinated event. At 11:00 a.m. on December 17th, wreaths will be placed to remember veterans at more than […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn Lady Statesmen battled from behind against Lindenwood-Belleville on Monday night. The back and forth battle between the two teams was a good one for the spectators and coaches to enjoy. On the far side of the players’ seating, sat a lady in a white sweater, camera in hand trying […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Homeownership can be an important part of the family.Friends, family and volunteers came out on Sunday to help Angela Fenton and her children celebrate their new home. The home, at 603 North D St., was built by Mahaska County Habitat for Humanity, which included many volunteer hours by many different community organizations. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The cold of winter has set in and some snow is forecast, helping everyone to feel more in the Christmas spirit. At Nelson Pioneer Farm, northeast of Oskaloosa, the candles were lit and the peanut brittle was taking shape. Pioneers, Daniel and Margaret Nelson, claimed and settled on the Mahaska county farm […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students and community members helped to make some children’s Christmas a little more special this year, when they donated a toy. The donors were then served a free meal from Sodexo at William Penn, and a line had formed at the door by 4:30pm. Oskaloosa Police Lieutenant Gary McClun spoke about the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s an annual tradition in Oskaloosa, hosted by the Oskaloosa Area Association of Churches, where homeowners open the doors to their homes, all in the name of charity. This year, the four homes that were on the tour were, Tanya and Joe Milledge’s stately home built in 1893 at 307 N. 8th […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As the holiday lighting display was about to be turned on officially for the first time of the year, one Oskaloosa Police lieutenant was sitting in his squad car, remembering the past 28 years of the parade. Russ Van Renterghem was ending his career with the Oskaloosa Police Department with a special […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session Monday evening for a quick meeting. At the onset of the meeting, Mayor Krutzfeldt administered the oath of office to Jordan Ammons, the newest police officer for the Oskaloosa Police Department. The Mayor also presented longevity plaques to several longtime city employees, including Mark […]
