Mahaska Health is pleased to announce the addition of Marc Zoutte, PA-C, to the Mahaska Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine team. Marc Zoutte, PA-C, is a board-certified and highly skilled Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Physician Assistant with over 20 years of clinical experience in total joint care and injury recovery. Marc Zoutte has dedicated his […]
Sep 1 2024 | Posted in
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by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 26, 2024 Iowa voters can begin requesting absentee ballots for the Nov. 5 general election beginning Tuesday. While Iowans can begin requesting absentee ballots beginning Aug. 27, it will still be some time before absentee voting will kick off. County auditors will begin sending out requested ballots on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As the new school year gets into gear, Mike Fisher, Superintendent of the Oskaloosa School District, expressed confidence and excitement about the district’s readiness to embrace the upcoming challenges and opportunities. “We’re really prepared. And, you know, feel really good about what we’re coming into,” Fisher said, emphasizing the district’s ongoing commitment […]
Oskaloosa’s Titus Doak, an employee at Fareway, has claimed the title of Iowa’s Best Bagger in a statewide competition held at the Iowa State Fair. Doak, 17, emerged as the top contender among 16 participants, marking the first time an employee from the Oskaloosa Fareway store has won the state competition. The Iowa Best Bagger […]
Aug 27 2024 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IA. Mahaska Health’s expert Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine team is honored to announce the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, next-generation robotic technology for knee replacement surgery, one of the most performed elective surgical procedures in the United States. This state-of-the-art technology enhances care for community members seeking relief from joint pain and improved mobility. The VELYS™ […]
Aug 24 2024 | Posted in
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The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is celebrating 100 years of being a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—August 30, 1924 to August 30, 2024. There will be an open house on Friday, August 30, from 8 am to 2 pm at the Mahaska Chamber office located at 222 1st Ave. East, Oskaloosa, 2nd […]
Oskaloosa residents are invited to a community meeting on August 28 at 8:30 a.m. at the Environmental Learning Center to discuss a transportation development that could enhance the local economy and improve transportation infrastructure. The meeting will present the findings of the Oskaloosa Transload Facility Feasibility Study, conducted by the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group […]
Aug 23 2024 | Posted in
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The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for their regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting covered a variety of topics, including approvals of bills, payroll changes, and upcoming events. Key Decisions and Discussions: Approval of Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes: The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and […]
Aug 22 2024 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa City Council convened for its regular session on August 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., with Mayor David Krutzfeldt presiding. The meeting was well-attended, with all council members present: Almond, Caligiuri, Comfort, Drost, Hermsen, Ibrahim, and Ossian. Community Comments During the community comments segment, three residents voiced their concerns and updates: Alicia Helm from […]
Aug 22 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, IA — In a ceremony held at the Oskaloosa Armory on Sunday, August 18, 2024, Staff Sergeant Nicolas M. Darland of the Iowa National Guard was awarded the Iowa Medal of Merit for his exceptional courage in saving the life of a fellow Iowan, Nathan Kessler. The incident occurred on December 18, 2023, in […]
