Mahaska Health is excited to offer an opportunity for eligible Medicare Patients to participate in their Remote Home Monitoring Program. The program is designed to offer the simplest and safest way for patients to manage conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and diabetes from the comfort of their homes. The Home Monitoring Program provides patients […]
by Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 20, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Secret Service has taken responsibility for the failures that resulted in the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and is asking for more resources going forward, a top official said Friday. Acting Director Ronald Rowe briefed reporters on the agency’s […]
by Ashley Murray and Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 21, 2024 WASHINGTON — The country’s next president will need a friendly Congress to make their policy dreams a reality, but control of the two chambers remains deeply uncertain with just weeks until Election Day — and whether the outcome will be a party trifecta […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School is excited to announce the 2024 Homecoming Court. This year’s theme, “Surfing Our Way to Victory,” promises a fun-filled week of celebration. The Homecoming Coronation will take place on Thursday, September 26, immediately following the community parade at Oskaloosa Community Stadium (498 N 2nd St), with this year’s royalty […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9 percent in August, ending a four-month stint at 2.8 percent. Driven primarily by retirements, the state’s labor force participation rate fell to 66.3 percent from 66.4 percent in July. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 4.2 percent. “National headwinds continue to […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 18, 2024 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a free, voluntary monitoring program to help small communities meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency initial monitoring mandates for per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS in drinking water. EPA ruled in June that all public water systems have three years […]
Luigi Mongan has a lot to call home about these days, but unfortunately, one of his biggest cheerleaders is no longer on the other end of the line. A senior on the William Penn men’s soccer team, he has helped the Statesmen to their best start in program history at 8-0-1 and a #8 ranking […]
Mahaska County Conservation recently debuted a stunning promotional video, Home Away From Home, showcasing the area’s beauty, community spirit, and local talent. Spearheaded by Mahaska County Conservation Director Chris Clingan and produced by William Penn University’s Film Artist-in-Residence, Max Leonida, the project brings together the talents of musicians, filmmakers, and conservationists to celebrate the charm […]
On September 11, the United Way of Mahaska County hosted its annual “Day of Caring,” a volunteer event dedicated to community service. This year, the event carried special significance, as it coincided with the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, offering a meaningful way to honor both the memory of that day and the spirit of […]
The Oskaloosa City Council convened on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM in a regular session at City Hall. Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt led the session, which included council members Almond, Caligiuri, Comfort, Drost, Hermsen, Ibrahim, and Ossian. The meeting began with an invocation from a representative of Central Church, followed by the Pledge of […]
