Mahaska Health Welcomes Dr. Blaise Waller to the Family Medicine Team Mahaska Health is excited to announce the addition of Blaise Waller, DO, a board-certified Family Medicine physician, to its Family Medicine team. Dr. Waller is passionate about delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in a friendly community environment. Dr. Waller earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine […]
Nov 5 2024 | Posted in
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Event Will Feature Guest Speaker Jerry Power and Offer Refreshments for Veterans and Families OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School will host a special Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 12, at 1:00 PM in the school’s large gym. The event, organized by the Oskaloosa High School Student Council, is open to all community members […]
Nov 5 2024 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 4, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
Nov 5 2024 | Posted in
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The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) recently awarded a $25,000 Community Betterment Grant to the Friends of Mahaska County Conservation. This grant will support the creation of the Mahaska County Conservation All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area. This nature playscape is designed to provide local residents and neighboring communities with an outdoor, imaginative play space […]
Nov 5 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa Main Street’s 37th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will occur on Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 pm. This year’s theme is “Twinkling Christmas.” Grab your spot along the sidewalk to see all the bright and colorful lights, as they line the streets of downtown Oskaloosa. Bring the whole family and enjoy opportunities for pictures and […]
Nov 5 2024 | Posted in
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During a recent visit to Bridget’s Public House in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks fielded questions on issues central to her campaign, including prescription drug prices, border security, economic policy, and election integrity. With Iowa voters present, Miller-Meeks shared specific legislative actions she’s taken and her perspective on the path forward on these pressing topics. […]
Nov 3 2024 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA – Standing outside Mahaska Health, Gary Kelderman, a local business owner, proudly shared his unique way of honoring veterans in the community. With the help of a high-tech laser cutter at his factory, Kelderman has crafted thousands of metal tributes to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans in Oskaloosa and beyond. Eighteen years […]
Nov 3 2024 | Posted in
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by Casey Quinlan, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 1, 2024 U.S. businesses added only 12,000 jobs in October, the Labor Department announced Friday, in a weak final jobs report heading into the final days of the presidential election. But experts say a pair of major hurricanes and labor strikes in manufacturing, hotels, and cargo transport obscure […]
Nov 2 2024 | Posted in
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In a bold statement defending Iowa’s election laws, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird accused the Biden-Harris Department of Justice (DOJ) of attempting to pressure the state into allowing noncitizens to vote. Bird’s announcement comes as election integrity issues dominate public discourse ahead of the upcoming 2024 election. “State and federal law are clear: only American […]
Nov 1 2024 | Posted in
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Fire Crews and Farmers Join Forces Amid High Winds New Sharon Fire and Rescue Press Release On October 29, at 5:09 pm, New Sharon Fire was paged for a combine and corn field fire near the intersection of Merino Ave and 180th St, one mile SE of Lacey. Mutual aid was requested from the Oskaloosa […]
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