With the cold season fast approaching, United Way of Mahaska County has launched its annual Winter Coat Drive, a community effort aimed at keeping local families warm throughout the winter months. The organization is collecting new or gently used winter essentials, including coats, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves. The deadline to donate is […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 28, 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 […]
Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to announce, ‘Turn on the Lights!’ to take place in downtown Oskaloosa on Saturday, November 23. Bring your family and friends to the square for the Oskaloosa City Band to kick off the event at 5:30 pm. Join us as building facades around the city square illuminate with over 300,000 […]
Now is the time to place your votes for the Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador of your choice. Eleven local children, ages three through kindergarten are seeking monetary votes to become this year’s Young Ambassador King and Queen. Local business owners sponsor participants by having a money bank with the name and picture of one […]
Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Mollie Waller, DO, board-certified medicine practitioner, to the Family Medicine team where she will specialize in Family Medicine with a focus on Obstetrics. Dr. Waller brings a passion for patient-centered care and a commitment to empowering patients through shared decision making. Dr. Waller earned her medical degree from Kirksville […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 25, 2024 The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship embarked this month on a 162-acre abandoned mine land reclamation project in the Pella Wildlife Area. This is one of about 120 reclamation projects that have taken place in Iowa since the 1980s, several of which have garnered […]
The Oskaloosa City Council met for its regular session on Monday, October 21, 2024, with a packed agenda covering critical community updates, infrastructure projects, and an emotional tribute to a late city employee. Honoring Dennis “Step” Derringer Mayor David Krutzfeldt opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Dennis “Step” Derringer, a devoted city […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — A generous grant from Cargill in Eddyville is giving young students at Oskaloosa Elementary School new opportunities to strengthen their reading skills. The company awarded the school’s first-grade team funds to purchase Fundations decodable books, resources designed to help students master grade-level reading through skill-building and fluency practice. “The books will support […]
Mahaska Health is thrilled to announce the recent enhancements to the Serenity House Garden, made possible by the generosity of Bob and Roxanne Denner. The updated garden now features a vibrant array of new plants and a beautifully revitalized rock landscape, providing a serene and uplifting environment for patients and their families. A member of […]
In a recent Mahaska County Board of Supervisors meeting on October 21, 2024, various significant issues were discussed, including adjustments in police protection agreements, compensation board restructuring, and the need for extensive repairs to the Law Enforcement Center. Police Protection Agreements The Board reviewed a revised letter outlining a new funding model for police protection […]
