Oskaloosa, Iowa – It is either a blessing or a curse living in Iowa during the first phases of a presidential election cycle. Of course there are the tv ads, but also constant mailings, robocalls, and people pounding on your door asking you questions. There are news articles covering the latest stops and sound bites […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – This year’s proceeds were designated to benefit the Ecumenical Food Cupboard, a volunteer-based local organization providing emergency food distribution and hygiene supplies (including diapers and baby care items) to families and individuals who are referred by area ministries and assistance agencies. Located at 205 South D Street, the Ecumenical Cupboard is operated […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Just before students and staff packed up for the holiday season, OMS students shared their musical talents. The 8th grade choir member, led by Chris Weinreich, sang for a group of residents at the North Mahaksa Nurshing and Rehabilitation Center. The students were thrilled to sing the bunch of traditional carols for […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Infection Control Coordinator warns against preparing food for others while ill. “The Iowa Department of Public Health has received numerous reports of norovirus,” MHP Infection Control Coordinator Kim Rutledge, BSN, MHA, MPH, stressed. “They believe it is related to people who are ill preparing food for others.” According to […]
by Sherry Vavra Near 400 Oskaloosa High School families, friends, and administrators filed into the Gateway Church of the Nazarene December 8th, 9th and 10th, for a holiday concert and dinner to be remembered. The Oskaloosa High School Choir, led by Chris Weinreich, presented singers and comedy performances by the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The main Mahaska County courtroom was packed with only supporters for this occasion, as the person sitting in the witness box, Mary Sexton, was there this time to witness the caring and stories from her co-workers. She also had the opportunity to share her thoughts on retiring from the position she has […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In just one of her many near whistle stops along the fast paced 99 county tour, Michele Bachmann made her way in from the dropping Iowa temps into a warm crowd of supporters at the Pizza Ranch in Oskaloosa Thursday. Bachmann had just leave a similar stop at the Pizza Ranch in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- With the end of two council members’ terms quickly approaching, I was curious as to what their final thoughts were on their years of service. I had a chance to ask 4th Ward Council Member Pam Blomgren questions via e-mail. My first question to Blomgren was what major issues she took a part […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Lots of changes have been happening at the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter since the arrival of Lindsey Sime as the new Director. The shelter held a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 17th from Noon-3pm to show off all the new changes and to look for a name for their new kitten […]
By: Amy Harper and K.Allsup Oskaloosa, Iowa – For the past 10 years, a project has been underway to spread the peace light across the North American continent from a continuous flame in Bethlehem. On November 29th, 2011 the light landed in New York via Austrian Air, and from there the light has spread across […]
