Oskaloosa, Iowa – Losing weight isn’t simply a matter of sticking to a diet or starting an exercise program, since health conditions, stress, sleep, mental health, and daily habits can all affect the process. The Medical Weight Loss Clinic run by Mahaska Health provides professional assistance to those who have had difficulty losing weight on […]
Mahaska Health New Sharon Clinic is expanding services and availability, providing patients with greater access to family medicine, medical weight loss, and specialty care in New Sharon. New and expanded services include cardiology, medical weight loss, sleep medicine, and neurology. The clinic has expanded its Wednesday hours and is now open throughout the day, increasing […]
A proposed $15 billion steel mill in southeast Iowa was announced Monday, bringing attention to what could become one of the largest industrial investments in the state’s history. President Donald Trump announced the planned project at the White House alongside leaders from Mesabi Metallics, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, and other Iowa officials. The company plans […]
DES MOINES— Governor Reynolds will convene the General Assembly of Iowa on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., for a special session with the sole and singular purpose of enacting amendments to the state’s Major Economic Growth Attraction (MEGA) program. Governor Kim Reynolds and Mesabi Metallics Chairman Rewant Ruia joined President Donald Trump yesterday […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Bryce Bucklew, DPM, to its Podiatry team, expanding access to comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients in Oskaloosa and southeast Iowa. Dr. Bucklew earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He completed his Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at […]
OSKALOOSA — Volunteers painted garage doors, cleared gutters, pulled weeds and helped local nonprofits during United Way of Mahaska County’s Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Michella Friesen, the organization’s executive director, said more than 75 volunteers took part in 29 projects. Residents submitted requests, and a committee looked at the jobs before […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Mahaska County residents can watch the fall bird migration and learn why Maskunky Marsh is an important stop for birds traveling south. Mahaska County Conservation will hold Birding With Ella: “Fall Migration Watch” from 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Maskunky Marsh east of Oskaloosa. Ella Paulson of Mahaska County […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – School officials decided to cancel the pep rally and the varsity football game on Friday, as well as to postpone the Homecoming dance, because of reports that night of unsolicited toilet paper being thrown that night, damage to property, the use of racial slurs, and intimidating behavior during the Homecoming events. The […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— William Penn University will welcome alumni back to campus for Homecoming 2026, October 22–24. This year, the University is especially encouraging members of the Classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, 2011, and 2016 to return to Oskaloosa. These class years mark milestone reunions ranging from 10 to 70 years. Homecoming activities […]
As Musco kicks off its 50th anniversary community celebration weekend, the company opens a facility to expand product testing and certification capabilities and continues work on a new park to create a community gathering space. September 18, 2026 OSKALOOSA, IOWA – Musco recently opened its newest product testing facility, a 30,000-square-foot building, located at 601 […]
