An Iowa Governors Office Press Release DES MOINES— Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that Lt. Governor Adam Gregg is stepping down from his position to pursue a career opportunity that allows him to focus more on his family. “Adam has been a tremendous partner and an important part of my team over the last seven […]
AMES, Iowa – August 29, 2024 – The Iowa Games have awarded the 2024 Marty McHone Iowa Games Male and Female Athlete of the Year Awards to Joe Soderberg and Ryleigh Wilken. They will receive their awards at the Iowa Sports Foundation Recognition Reception in Des Moines on Tuesday, September 17. Joe Soderberg, 44, from […]
In 2024, the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group (formerly the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce) celebrates a significant milestone: 100 years of membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This centennial marks a century of collaboration, shared goals, and mutual support between Oskaloosa’s local business community and the nation’s largest business-oriented lobbying group. The Beginnings of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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™ […]
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 […]
