School is back in session! — Salvation Army of Mahaska County, Sieda Community Action, and United Way of Mahaska County are wrapping up Operation Backpack for the 2016-2017 school year. Thanks to the generosity of the Mahaska County community, this year the program was able to supply almost 400 backpacks filled with supplies to students […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Sunday afternoon, Mahaska County Deputy Brent De Ronde, according to affidavits submitted to the Mahaska County District Court state observed Clint Hornick of Kirkville, Iowa operating a motor vehicle on north 5th street. “I turned to follow the vehicle and the defendant began to travel at a quick pace. The defendant […]
Iconic venue once again turns to Musco, this time for its industry-leading LED solution LOS ANGELES & OSKALOOSA, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Three decades ago, as part of its preparations for hosting the Summer Olympics, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum partnered with Musco—the Official Supplier of Lighting to the 1984 Olympic Games—for the installation of a new lighting […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A call came over the police radio that Iowa County Deputies were in a high-speed chase with a Fiat at approximately 100 miles-per-hour. Law enforcement scrambled to deploy stop sticks, and the suspect avoided one set placed by Mahaska County deputies east of Oskaloosa. An Oskaloosa police officer was able to deflate […]
Mahaska Health Partnership Surgical Services recently received an “Excellence in Patient Care” Award by Studer Group, a Huron Healthcare solution. MHP received the award at the organization’s 14th annual “What’s Right in Healthcare” conference in Chicago for demonstrating outstanding performance in patient care in ambulatory surgery in 2015. To be considered for an award in […]
**Updated*** Mahaska County, Iowa – KNIA/KRLS originally reported that one person has died as the result of a two-vehicle crash along Highway 163 at approximately 4:09pm Monday afternoon, near Bayard Avenue. According to the Iowa State Patrol, vehicle 1, a 2001 Saturn SL driven by Cody Allen Kline, 21, of Cedar, was eastbound on Highway […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Increasing the quality and safety of rental units for Oskaloosa is the goal the City of Oskaloosa is looking for with potential implementation of a rental inspection program. A community meeting will be held Tuesday evening, beginning at 5:30 pm at the Oskaloosa Library. In recent history, the city has held discussions […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Oskaloosa students will be returning to school on Tuesday August 23rd.. Hundreds of students will be gathering at bus stops, walking and riding their bikes to school and crossing busy streets. The Oskaloosa Police Department reminds all motorists to drive with care and watch for children. Cooperation between motorists […]
Mahaska Health Partnership is proud to announce that MHP General Surgeon Timothy Breon, MD, FACS, is one of 10 people across the state to be selected as a 2016 Iowa Hospital Hero by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). Dr. Breon will be recognized on Oct. 19 in conjunction with the IHA’s annual meeting in Des […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Training is something every professional needs in order to stay at the top of their game. When it comes to HAZMAT that training can make the difference in life and death situations. For Mahaska County Emergency Management, helping to keep those first responders in the county up to date is a responsibility […]
