MAHASKA COUNTY – Access to Mahaska Health Partnership, including the Emergency Department, will be limited on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm due to street work by the city of Oskaloosa. According to the City of Oskaloosa Public Works Department, Oskaloosa streets will be crack sealed and sprayed with a payment preservative […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission got its first look at a proposed apartment complex that would be located at 1302 and 1320 High Avenue West in Oskaloosa. The conversation about the proposed 48 unit apartment complex began at the end of 2013 by Overland Property. The project could carry an 8.5 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Being prepared for the worst is something Mahaska County Emergency Manager Jamey Robinson helps area residents with almost every day. Tornado and other emergency drills are something he helps area schools develop, and during a recent drill at the Oskaloosa Christian School, Robinson added another option to enable emergency responders to further […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – With the beginning of flu season upon us, Mahaska Health Partnership has begun offering flu vaccinations. “The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that hospitals and other health agencies begin offering the vaccine as soon as it is available,” MHP Public Health Coordinator Patty Malloy said. MHP Public Health will hold Walk-In […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board held its September meeting Tuesday night, in the board room located within George Daily Auditorium. The board talked about the possibility of moving its meeting night to Mondays. The board has currently held its meetings on Tuesday nights since the 1960’s. The move may happen during the organizational […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The Oskaloosa Public Library announces the return of Mahaska Reads with a series of events and book discussions between September 15 and October 15 this fall. Residents of Oskaloosa and Mahaska County are encouraged to participate by reading this year’s selection, Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup. To kick off the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It was a rivalry renewal almost 2 decades in the making when Ottumwa traveled to Oskaloosa on Friday night. With the 27-13 loss to the Ottumwa Bulldogs Friday night, the now 0-2 Indians will be hosting a strong Pella team this coming Friday. “Not fun to lose to those people,” said Oskaloosa […]
Vermillion, S.D.–For a regular season game, the spotlight may not shine much brighter than it did on Saturday afternoon for the William Penn football team, and for most of the contest the team was not fazed one bit as it provided a legitimate threat to South Dakota in a 41-16 non-conference setback. While the final […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As a reminder and perhaps a prod to get you thinking CHRISTMAS PARADE, the December 4, 2014 Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade theme is “All that Glitters and Glows”. The parade will again be held Thursday night only. The Friday night Awards Ceremony and Float Display will have float displays, awards, local […]
[Oskaloosa, September 3, 2014] – Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18, to share in the fun with the Mahaska County YMCA and co-event sponsors Clow Valve Company and Mahaska Health Partnership, at the 3rd annual Freaky 5k Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. The Freaky 5k, a community event focused on fun and fitness, showcases […]
