MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership has an annual tradition of donating proceeds from performing school sports physicals back to the athlete’s school. “I’d estimate we’ve given more than $20,000 over the years to area schools,” MHP CEO Jay Christensen shared. “We are the local hospital and we feel it’s important to be a good […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On the east side of Oskaloosa nearly a month ago, a quiet change took place at one of the area’s biggest businesses. The Oskaloosa Ford Dealership, owned by the Carrikers, changed hands to Craig Ford. Ford, who is known in the area for his dealerships in Pella, readied himself for the challenge […]
Press Release Oskaloosa Police Department October 10, 2016 On October 9, 2016 at approximately 6:53 P.M. the Oskaloosa Police Department responded to 208 3rd Ave East in reference to a male with a gunshot wound. Upon Officers arrival the gunshot victim was identified as Zach Shafer, age 18 of 208 3rd ave East. Mr. Shafer […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Bicycling across Iowa takes about a week right? Most Iowans believe that the approximately 50 miles a day is the pace. For a group of nearly 20 riders, the State of Iowa is but a day trip. They get on their bikes in Council Bluffs at 4am, and pedal their way across […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Stephen Memorial K9 5k is in its 5th year now, and is the 3rd one to see sunshine after the first two were washed out by the rain. Nearly 40 people participated in this years event. For Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, the 5k event is important for them. It helps them to […]
Veterans and their families came to Penn Central Mall on Saturday to sign up to be in the veterans register being compiled. Oskaloosa, Iowa – An effort is underway in Mahaska County to find the oldest living veteran in Mahaska County. The American Legion Post 34, in conjunction with Hy-Vee, Penn Central Mall, KBOE and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The weather couldn’t have been nicer on a fall afternoon for a walk. Nearly 160 people took the time over their lunch hour on Friday to walk and raise money for mammograms that will benefit local women. Julie Hartke, Director of Radiology at Mahaska Health Partnership, spoke about the walk, and raising […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa FFA chapter spent Friday afternoon serving lunch to area farmers as they unloaded corn at DFS on the east side of Oskaloosa. Annie Poush, an Oskaloosa FFA member, said the lunch is a way to show their appreciation for the work they (farmers) do in feeding the rest of us. […]
Keokuk, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians are 5-2 on the season, with their two losses at the hands of Pella and Solon. The Indians haven’t let those two games defeat their attitudes, as the team continues to improve, as both the students and the coaches continue to gel. Oskaloosa Head Coach Jake Jenkins said the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With a title defense coming up this week, mixed-martial arts fighter and Oskaloosa son, Cody Dickerson, says he may be facing his biggest challenge yet. Dickerson, a graduate of Oskaloosa High School and former wrestler at William Penn, turned to the MMA to further reach his own personal goals. Dickerson says that […]
