Oskaloosa, Iowa – The discovery of mammoth bones in Mahaska County has been exciting for scientists, and conservationists. For the residents of Mahaska County, the discovery has brought along a sense of wonderment and pride. On Sunday afternoon, shortly after the flag raising ceremony at the Mahaska County Freedom Rock, over 30 runners took off […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Freedom Rock held its first official flag raising ceremony on Sunday, September 11th, 2016. The Mahaska County Freedom Rock was finished on November 12th, 2015 in Caldwell Park. Since that time, the monument has continued to undergo changes as the committee works towards completion of the project as funds […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Flu season is approaching and Mahaska Health Partnership wants patients to know vaccination clinics have been scheduled on the Oskaloosa campus. Starting in September, patients can receive their flu vaccine during a regular appointment with their primary care provider or have their vaccine administered during a hospital stay. For those looking to […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – William Penn University welcomes all students, staff, faculty, and community members to attend the World Food Prize lecture on Wednesday, October 12, at 11:15 a.m. in the George Daily Auditorium. This year’s speaker is Dr. Charity Kawira Mutegi. Dr. Mutegi, 38, currently serves as the Kenya Country Coordinator for the Aflasafe Project […]
Fremont, Iowa – A committee of people have worked all year long to plan for three days of celebrating their hometown. The hope for the all the work is to continue building a sense of community and pride within Fremont and it’s surrounding area. Deb Veach and Jan Bayliss are just two of a large […]
BY HAILEY BROWN OSKALOOSA – Many Americans have heard of the militant Sunni Islamist organization called Al-Qā‛ida, whether it’s been brought up in recent conversation or learned from news personalities on major networks. Other topics that have hit headlines across the nation include terminology like “jihad,” or “holy war,” as well as the continued conflict […]
Oskaloosa–Jeremiah Benson (Fr., Kansas City, Mo., Physical Education) provided the highlight reel action, but unfortunately the rest of the game belonged to #5 Baker in a 41-7 Heart of America Athletic Conference crossover loss Saturday. William Penn (0-3) found out what Grand View and Culver-Stockton already knew–Baker is the real deal and is a legitimate […]
Money. It’s a topic business start-ups, entrepreneurs, and business owners address daily. Whether it’s learning how to make ends meet or finding money to address successful expansion, the topic generated a lively discussion Friday morning when The Exchange for Entrepreneurs hosted special guest Bryan Ziegler and his presentation “Finding Money.” Ziegler is the Regional Director […]
Fort Madison, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians opened district play in convincing fashion against the Bloodhounds of Fort Madison on Friday night.
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa Governor Terry Branstad encouraged Iowans to grab their bibles and take time to read the bible at each county courthouse across Iowa. In Mahaska County, that reading will start on Thursday morning and is planned to continue day and night until Sunday afternoon. Jan McVey has been helping to schedule participants […]
