Wednesday, April 27th 11:00 a.m. Energy Event Congressman Boswell will speak at the Iowa Wind Energy Association’s conference. Polk County Convention Center 501 Grand Avenue Des Moines 2:00 p.m. Transportation Event Congressman Boswell will attend a preview tour of the High Trestle Trail Bridge over the Des Moines River Valley for elected officials. Madrid […]
On Monday, April 25th, Oskaloosa Mayor, David Krutzfeldt signed a proclamation at the request of the Oskaloosa Trees Forever organization declaring Friday, April 29th, as Arbor Day in Oskaloosa. The proclamation recognizes the many benefits that trees provide to citizens of Oskaloosa including cleaning our air and water, conserving our soil and energy resources, providing […]
OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership joins with Psychiatrist Patricia Kinne, MD, to present “When Bad Things Happen: Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events.” This special presentation will be held on May 3 at 7:00 pm at the Oskaloosa Public Library. The presentation is a Speak Up for Kids! event, designed to help educate the public […]
Oskaloosa- The local Lions Club of Oskaloosa played host to Impact in Iowa on Tuesday, April 12th. With great regret I had to leave this meeting early in order to cover events that were taking place at Cargill at the time. I want to say thank you very much to the Oskaloosa Lions for inviting […]
Students of the Oskaloosa Elementary School spent this past week celebrating Earth Week by helping to clean up the area around the school. Students weeded area’s, picked up trash, swept, refreshed mulch or any other project the teachers could come up with that would help get students involved. On Thursday, April 21st, the Kindergarten class […]
Last week, we asked you if you approved of the new redistricting plan. 34 residents responded with 20 (59%) saying yes, 8 (24%) saying unsure, and 6 (17%) saying no. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the view of Osky News. This week, we shift to a local issue. […]
Heather Renee Rohr, of 707 5th Ave East in Oskaloosa, was arraigned in Mahaska County court today on a charge of First Degree Robbery. First Degree Robbery is a Class B Felony that carries with it a 25 year maximum sentence. This is also a forcible felony and if convicted, Rohr would not be eligible […]
MHP receives $23 million in USDA funding for Surgery/Inpatient building project Oskaloosa – Mahaska Health Partnership received official notice April 21 that their new building addition to house Surgery, Inpatient Services and the Birthing Center will be financed with a direct loan of $23,015,000 from the USDA. Construction is expected to begin this fall. Agriculture […]
On Friday, April 22, 2011 the Oskaloosa Police Department charged Heather Renee Rohr, age 30, of Oskaloosa with First Degree Robbery. This charge is in regards to the robbery reported at the Medicap Pharmacy which is located at 504 A Avenue West Oskaloosa Iowa on April 20, 2011 at approximately 1:00 p.m. First Degree Robbery […]
OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Tina Main, ARNP, to its group of medical providers who serve the region’s healthcare needs. Main brings many years of experience, providing primary care services to people of all ages. “I enjoy watching my patients grow,” Main explained. “When I have the opportunity […]
