MHP Updates Public with Leadership
Sep 28, 2017
Jay Christensen is stepping down as CEO of Mahaska Health Partnership, effective immediately. Christensen led the Hospital as CEO for 18 years. He was involved in several building and expansion projects, including the Hospice Serenity…
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Construction Slated to Begin on Old Highway 102
Sep 28, 2017
Beginning at 7:30 AM next Monday October 2nd, Mahaska County will be doing pavement repair, widening and overlaying Old Hwy 102/G-5T. The project will begin north of the South Skunk bridge, south of 155th street and…
FSA Announces Disaster Area in 38 Counties
Sep 28, 2017
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Steven J. Peterson today announced that physical loss loans are available for 10 counties in Iowa, due to four separate disaster events. Farm operators…
Young Ambassador Contest Dates Released
Sep 27, 2017
The Main Street Program of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group has held the Young Ambassador Contest for several years to raise funds to promote the Lighted Christmas Parade. The contest is fun for…
Town Square Dental Reveals Restored Dental Space, Hidden Gems
Sep 25, 2017
Town Square Dental sits on the north side of the Oskaloosa downtown square and just last week unveiled their newly restored interior with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Many of the most fascinating aspects don't just…
Mahaska County Election Candidates Have Been Announced
Sep 25, 2017
* Indicates an incumbent. Barnes City Councilmember (elect 3) – Four Year Term ending 2021 *Gene Davis *Jeffrey Innis Beacon Mayor – Two Year Term Ending 2019 No Candidate Councilmember (elect 5) –…
Mahaska Health Partnership CEO Takes Leave
Sep 20, 2017
The Mahaska Health Partnership Board of Trustees announced that CEO Jay Christensen has taken an extended leave of absence effective Tuesday, September 19th. Board President David Langkamp stated it's business as usual at the hospital.…
Arrest Made In C-Store Burglaries
Sep 20, 2017
Amber Kelsey was taken into custody on Monday, September 18th shortly after 1 PM. Kelsey, 35, was arrested and charged with Burglary - Third Degree (Class D Felony). Kelsey is currently incarcerated in the Wapello…
A Glimpse Into Oskaloosa History
Sep 20, 2017
Driving through Oskaloosa Downtown square, you are immediately take back by the beautiful brick buildings and intricate detailing on the facades. The first resident of Oskaloosa was William Canfield in 1844. From there, a trading…
Fall Is The Perfect Time For Building A Monarch Habitat
Sep 19, 2017
Monarch butterflies are the staple of a beautiful creature. Spending an hour at the Logan Abandoned Mine Land (AML) south of Oskaloosa in Bussey, you are able to witness the pure grace of a Monarch…