Mahaska County has a bright future

Over the past year much has changed already resulted in significant tangible across the country, throughout the state, and progress with the community. even here in Mahaska County. All of these Economic Strength geographies have seen growth in jobs, As these plans are prepared and pursued, increases in income, and reductions in the community must first recognize its own unemployment. From the perspective of position of economic strength and resiliency. Mahaska Community Development Group Mahaska County is one of the few (MCDG) — a local economic development micropolitan communities anywhere in the organization, the sentiment one year ago state that continues to grow in population. seemed to be that of cautious optimism. During the recent recession years, the Mahaska County residents were not quite county’s strong agricultural base with the certain that things were moving in the right help of high commodity prices kept our direction, but there was sense that economy growing. Since the recession, the circumstances were aligning for a bright manufacturing sector has seen dramatic future. Today, the mood has shifted to a growth that has well-outpaced the state as a palpable sense of outright hope and whole. confidence. Here in Mahaska County we Additional empirical evidence of this know we may not be leading the nation in strengths includes an unemployment rate economic growth, but we do know that that dropped from 5.4% in January 2014 to broad gains — backed empirically and 4.5% at the end of last year (most recent anecdotally — are being made and that data available). Interviews with area grand plans for the future are being crafted. executives and managers indicate new Perhaps not all residents can see the expansion projects for local businesses are change, but those of us working in projected to bring in an estimated 112 new community and economic development see jobs and nearly $40 million in new capital it every day and know a brilliant future is investment. before us. After reflecting upon the progress Specific examples of business growth By ANDREW JENSEN over the past year, there are several broad include: the currently ongoing $500,000 Mahaska Community Development realizations that undergird to this optimism: expansion of Iowa Wood Preservers; the Group Director F The community understands where it planned $200+ million wind farm in wants to go. northern Mahaska County; and the addition corridor. F The community’s starting position is of Campaign Headquarters call center in Related to workforce development needs, that of economic strength. Oskaloosa with approximately 30 new jobs. the Mahaska Young Professionals F%he community has many areas Dozens of additional anecdotes could also organization was launched last year as an where improvement is needed, but be listed. effort to provide young professionals those areas have been identified and opportunities to network, develop understood. Areas for Improvement professionally, and serve the community. F Coordinated efforts and plans are in Creating future plans without recognizing Additionally, a recently launched Housing place to address those needs and to shortcomings would lead to disaster. Task Force is researching best practices in make the community stronger. However, these plans are specifically other communities and is already engaged F Everyone can (and should) have a tailored to address those needs and with the city council to move this role to play to help achieve this great weaknesses. community forward in improving housing future. One significant limiting factor to future stock. A Retail Development Committee is growth is that of limited workforce. Local actively analyzing trade and demographic Where We Want To Go businesses have plans to grow and expand, data to create strategies to improve our retail Over the past year, several area but have difficulty finding the employees mix in the community. organizations have worked together to they need. A look at the community’s Perhaps most significantly, this vision for establish the vision for the community and demographic trends also shows that these the community is manifest in the branding strategic plans to achieve it. Leadership workforce needs are only going to be and marketing efforts led by Oskaloosa from MCDG, Oskaloosa Area Chamber and exacerbated in the coming years as baby Main Street with the assistance community Development Group (OACDG), Mahaska boomers reach retirement in large numbers. marketing expert Roger Brooks. This effort County Agricultural and Rural Development Two key areas in workforce that need to be aims to move the region toward a place (MCARD), and Oskaloosa Main Street came addressed are the ability to attract/retain where young families, long-standing together as non-profit development young professionals to the area and the residents, and visitors gravitate as a center of organizations, along with representatives availability of quality housing stock for new commerce, activity, and entertainment. A from the City of Oskaloosa and Mahaska employees and residents. place where people see the opportunity for a County. Through this long process, these Infrastructure needs also sit near the top of brilliant future. organizations – which have informally the list of needs for future growth. called themselves the Mahaska Transportation systems, utility lines, and Everyone Has a Role to Play Development Partners – crafted a vision for communication networks all need to be in All of these plans will be for naught the community, goals that support this excellent condition to facilitate efficient without people to drive it forward. Success vision, and priority actions to achieve it. The business – whether retail, agriculture, can be realized again and again throughout “Mahaska Community Vision and Priorities” manufacturing, or professional services. all corners of Mahaska County, but only document can be found at through the hard work of its citizens. www.teammahaska.org. Coordinated Effort There are plenty of opportunities to pitch- This process resulted in the following The good news is that coordinated plans in across the community, whether through vision statement: “In five years, transform are in place to address these needs, the development organizations mentioned the Mahaska area into a community where capitalize on existing strengths, and move earlier, social service organizations, local residents, businesses, and investors see toward the common vision. Though these schools, or many others. However, doing continual opportunity for growth and plans may be imperfect, leaders are working your part is not limited to volunteerism. development.” The four supporting goals are together with sound advisors and strong Shopping at local retailers circulates dollars to: community participation. Many examples of locally. Improving your home increases Fncrease the quantity of high quality these plans can be cited, while still leaving values and helps instill a sense of jobs. out many significant efforts. community pride. Encouraging children in Fncrease capital and personal In regard to infrastructure, the city and their education affirms their hope for the investment. county have each developed infrastructure future. Expanding and investing in your Fncrease quality of life for all residents. plans to upgrade and maintain existing business helps not only you but our Fncrease the competitiveness of local transportation and utility systems. The East community as a whole. businesses in the markets, whether Central Transportation Coalition continues In the summary, Mahaska County has a local, national, or global. to advance improvements to U.S. Highway bright future and there are countless ways to In working toward this shared vision, each 63 that will reduce truck traffic in downtown do your part. of these organizations has been working on Oskaloosa, provide efficiencies to area their own strategic plans, which have industries, and increase safety along the Progress 2015

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Action Car Clinic gets your domestic, foreign car running on all cylinders When your car isn’t “I do automotive repair Smart Start interlock In addition to fixing of up to 20 vehicles. through Friday and by running on all cylinders, on foreign and domestic devices for people who cars, the staff of Action Action Car Clinic’s appointment on the week- come to Action Car Clinic, cars,” David said. “I’m have a drunken driving Car Clinic has the capaci- business hours are from 8 end. You can call them at and the staff will fix it ASE certified.” conviction. ty for year-round storage a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday (641) 676-4426. right up. “No job is too big or The staff also has state- Action Car Clinic too small” for the Action of-the-art computer diag- opened its doors at 201 A Car Clinic staff, he added. nostic equipment to Ave. W. in Oskaloosa in They do things such as determine what’s wrong 2012. oil changes, brake work, with today’s sophisticated David has been in the air-conditioning, motor/ car systems. The Action automotive industry for transmission repair and Car Clinic also sells tires more than 20 years. He is some restoration work, such as Hankook or a family-owned and oper- including custom paint Kanati. They also sell ated auto repair business. work. They also install Interstate batteries. At Bobzilla’s, it’s not just a bike – it’s fun and happiness Bobzilla’s Bicycle “Bobzilla’s isn’t going them. Werks has been selling to be your cheapest option, Jeff said he is also quality bikes and gear to nor your priciest, but I exploring non-bicycle Oskaloosa and the sur- strive to be your best,” Jeff product to branch out into rounding area for seven said. “From having a at Bobzilla’s. years. selection of quality bikes “The trick is finding Owned by Jeff and Tina and gear to choose from, something that has local Wilford – and staffed full- to helping customers find demand but is not ade- time by Jeff – Bobzilla’s is the best ones that suit their quately represented local- located at 1718 Pella Ave., needs.” ly, that can physically fit in the old Apple Barn. 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As a Registered has developed excellent SagePoint Financial Inc. to achieve the goal of pro- experience. She is also the sentative, will soon begin Principal and Investment research capabilities for and is now able to assist viding the highest quality supervisor of technology his 29th year as an invest- Advisor Representative of all types of investments. clients with all of their of service to their clients. systems for Robert Auld ment professional here in SagePoint Financial Inc., In May of 2013, Robert investment needs, includ- Marilyn Greenhalgh Investments. Oskaloosa. Robert is a Mr. Auld is able to provide Auld Investments wel- ing general securities. has been the office admin- Robert Auld’s office is Registered Principal and investment advice and ser- comed Josh Archer as a As investment repre- istrator at Robert Auld’s located at 124 A Avenue Investment Advisor vices for retirement plans, new advisor with the firm. sentatives of SagePoint office for 12 years. East in Oskaloosa and has Representative with college savings plans, Josh has several years of Financial, Mr. Auld and Marilyn is very instru- been at SagePoint Financial Inc., trusts and individual experience with life insur- Mr. Archer have access to mental in helping the firm this location for 29 an independent broker/ accounts. Robert has 29 ance, health insurance, one of the most advanced maintain its reputation for years. For more informa- dealer firm, member of years of experience with annuities, and mutual technology platforms in providing high quality ser- tion call 673-9448 or FINRA, SIPC, and part of stocks, bonds, mutual funds. In 2014 Josh the financial services vice to clients. Marilyn 1-800-444- AU LD. one of the largest networks funds, annuities and alter- became licensed as a industry. These technolo- has 30 years of accounting Fremont Funeral Chapel serving the area for more than 80 years The Fremont Funeral Perkins, Greg Millikin and services as well as “alterna- the years, the Fremont part of the chapel to accom- will be taken care of, are Chapel was founded in 1929 Ivan Roquet. Day-to-day tive” life celebrations, Funeral Chapel has grown modate large, overflow available through the funeral with the sole purpose of offer- operations are handled by which include cremation, from its humble beginning to crowds. Our facility also has chapel. Please feel free to visit ing service to the communi- office manager Vickie Terrell, immediate burials or sim- the beautiful chapel it is today. a lending library, which with one of our directors to ties in the area. The funeral and professional services are ple graveside services. We Since 1985, much remodel- includes books, tapes and select a plan that is best suited chapel was started and is still provided by funeral directors, also have a large display ing has taken place. A family pamphlets regarding death, for your needs. operated as a cooperatively Mike Sytsma and Josh room with caskets, vaults room was added. dying and grief recovery. Each of us at the Fremont owned and board managed DeLong. The funeral home and urns, to meet the mer- Improvements to the prepara- The Fremont Funeral Funeral Chapel considers it a funeral service provider. The also has one part-time chandise needs of every tion room were made in Chapel offers memberships privilege to be able to serve funeral home’s board of employee: Bonnie Weiland. family we are privileged to 1990. The chapel was remod- to anyone in the community the people of our communi- directors are: President, Tony We are a full service serve. eled in 1996, as was the selec- that is interested in keeping ties during their difficult Latcham; Vice President, funeral chapel. We treat Our funeral chapel is con- tion room. In addition, a this fine tradition growing times. We are always avail- Mark Hedge; Secretary/ each family with the utmost structed on one level with no closed circuit television sys- and available in this area. able to help you through the Treasurer, Daverne Witt; respect, dignity, and confi- stairs or ramps. The rooms tem allows family members Prearranged funeral plans, time of your loss and strive to Board members include Don dentiality that we, our- are spacious and tastefully to view the service from a guaranteeing that personal live up to our desire to serve Brain, Jim Wonderlich, selves, would expect. We decorated and capable of private room. This same sys- final wishes are documented, each and every family that Richard Swanson, Greg have expertise in traditional serving large families. Over tem is available in another and future financial aspects passes through our facility. Oskaloosa Quality Rental has the The Southern Iowa Fairgrounds equipment for any outdoor project revving up for busy season If you have an outdoor Oskaloosa Quality Rental ered equipment as far as The Southern Iowa FREE every week. The The board is working on project, but don't have the from Tom Jimenez in Centerville. Fairgrounds is gearing up speedway made this effort the schedule at this time. tools to do it, you can call November 2014 and moved New for 2015, Eric said he for another busy season. to try and bring more fam- They are so excited for Oskaloosa Quality Rental to the business from its A has added an 8,000 pound tele The Speedway will begin ilies out to the speedway. what is in store for the get the equipment you need. Avenue, Oskaloosa, location handler and another mini skid racing on April 1st with Several sponsors have upcoming fair. The new Oskaloosa Quality Rental, to their home east of loader. the 3rd Annual Frostbuster. joined the bandwagon to main event will be Evans located at 2611 Burlington University Park. Oskaloosa Quality Rental's This will be the fourth help promote the speed- United Shows coming as a Road, has an variety of small "I started as a repair busi- business hours are from 7 a.m. year with IMCA Racing at way throughout the sea- new carnival! With aver- construction tools, lawn and ness for construction equip- to 5 p.m., Monday through the speedway. Last year son. Make sure to go to age of their rides costing garden equipment, scissors ment," Eric said. "The rentals Friday; 7 a.m. to noon on the car count was up and the speedway web site at $300,000 - $600,000 it is lifts, tele handlers, skid loaders keep me pretty busy." Saturday; closed Sunday. they are looking forward www.oskyspeedway.com sure to give the Southern and trenchers to get the job Hol says most of his cus- You can call Oskaloosa to another exciting season. for the racing schedule Iowa Fair’s midway a done. tomers are from the Mahaska Quality Rental at (641) 673- A new promotion this year and a list of the 2015 spon- facelift. Not to mention Eric and Kim Hol bought County area, but he has deliv- 4151. is letting more kids in for sors. lots of food, rides, and free!! Any child 12 and The Southern Iowa Fair games for all ages! Mahaska County Outreach helping under will be getting in will be held July 13 – 18. people for more than 30 years Mahaska County processing of donations. profits given to the Outreach is an organiza- The store offers a variety organization. Mahaska tion that has helped those of clothing, household County Outreach has a Van Gorp Auto in need in the community items, baby items, furni- board of 11 community for over 30 years. In early ture, and small appliances. members who determine 53 Years in the Making! 1983, when the Salvation “We help so many people which organizations Army closed its thrift in the community, but we receive financial sup- store, the Mahaska County hope to receive more port from the monthly Outreach was established donated baby items and bag sales. as a non-profit organiza- furniture to help meet the These organizations tion. The original founders needs of customers,” said include: Birthright, wanted to help the com- Alice. Donating items to Special Olympics, munity. Their primary the Mahaska County Mahaska County Free mission was, and still is, to Outreach is also very con- Clinic, Crisis Intervention provide clothing and other venient, “Just pull in the Services, Agency on 1970’s items to members in the alley and ring the door- Aging, Summer Youth community that needed bell,” said employee Keith Lunch Program, them. Alice Moore is the Moore. “Someone will be Ecumenical Cupboard, store manager and she has out to assist you right Hospice Serenity House, )256$/(‡&$56‡758&.6‡689·6 the help of one full time away.” End of the Month Meals, employee and 10 volun- Each month the store Salvation Army, and the Thousands of New & Used teers. does a benefit called a YMCA. 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MidWestOne Insurance Services Inc. recognized for outstanding MidWestOne Insurance loss ratio, premium volume, on net written premium, Services, Inc. Oskaloosa policy and premium growth, with assets of $4 billion and has been named a Leading policy and premium reten- more than 2,100 employ- Partner by EMC Insurance tion, and the position of ees. The company was Companies, which means EMC within the agency. organized in 1911 to write the agency is one of the About MidWestOne workers’ compensation highest-performing EMC Insurance Services, Inc. protection in Iowa. Today, agencies in the country. This MidWestOne Insurance EMC provides property designation places the agen- Services, Inc. is a full ser- and casualty insurance cy in the top 20 percent of vice independent insurance products and services all EMC agencies national- agency, offering quality throughout the United ly. home, auto, health, life and States and writes reinsur- Margaret Ratcliff Ed Butler Lisa Alderson Angie Stanley The Leading Partner business insurance with ance contracts worldwide. President CPCU, CAIP CIC, CAIP CIC award is based on key indi- locations in Oskaloosa, Operating under the trade cators including retention, Pella, Melbourne, Conrad name EMC Insurance profitability and growth, and Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Companies, Employers which are reviewed over a Iowa. For more information Mutual Casualty Company three-year period. about the agency, visit and one or more of its affil- EMC developed its sig- www.midwestoneinsur- iated companies is licensed nature Agency Performance ance.com. in all 50 states and the Value (APV) tool in 2005 to About EMC District of Columbia. For measure an agency’s perfor- EMC Insurance more information, visit mance against all other Companies is among the www.emcins.com and EMC agencies nationally. top 50 insurance organiza- www.CountonEMC.com Merri Chris Hawker Maggie Johnston Amanda Lemke Agencies are evaluated on tions in the country based JC's Johns: This is how we roll JC’S Johns is a portable Guard and Cherlynn works Each unit comes equipped restroom business that has at a Chiropractic Office. In with hand sanitizer, air fresh- been serving Oskaloosa and just a few short years JC’s ener, urinal puck, and is sup- the surrounding area since Johns has grown to over 150 plied with two-ply paper. July 2008, owned and oper- portable restrooms with JC’s Johns provide ser- ated by Jason and Cherlynn more than 10 hand wash sta- vices for events such as Waite. Jason saw the need tions, which has given Jason weddings, graduations, fam- for clean, portable restrooms the opportunity to be able to ily gatherings, holiday for our community. After retire from the Military and events, and construction extensive research and visit- work full time operating JC’s sites. JC’s Johns has many ing with people in the indus- Johns. Cherylnn continues to different types of restrooms try, JC’s Johns was estab- work her full-time job at this to choose from, which lished. Starting with 30 units, time. include standard units, Jason and Cherlynn worked Everyone knows that a ADA-compliant units, nights and weekends for the portable restroom experi- ADA-accessible units as first few years establishing ence isn’t always the most well as standard units with the business. They were pleasant. JC’s Johns has a hand wash station inside. employed full time as well as goal to change that. As JC’s Some are even equipped owning and growing the Johns work hard to provide with lights for night events. JC’s Johns business. Jason clean, well-maintained rest- Standalone hand wash sta- says, “It was sometimes very rooms that smell good, the tions are also available. hard getting the work done idea is to change people’s Give Jason a call at JC’s and still spending time with outlook on portable rest- Johns for your portable rest- his wife and two boys.” rooms. JC’s Johns strives to room needs @ (641) 672- Jason worked full time for make their portable rest- 9386. the Iowa Army National rooms the cleanest in Iowa!

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Bates Funeral Chapel begins 65th Year in Oskaloosa In April of 1950, John they purchased the funeral around 1867, with redecorat- from Cincinnati College of DeLong. Though semi- funeral home for tours. Newman established home. Joe and Carol contin- ing and additions added peri- Mortuary Science in 2001, retired, Joe Bates continues to Additional staff includes, Newman Funeral Home in ued the tradition of excellence odically through the years. Mike returned to his home- be involved at the funeral Mari Job and Dale Malloy. the stately colonial home at for the next 31 years. In May Since June, 1998, the town and began his intern- home, and is available to help Part-time staff includes 114 South 7th Street, in of 2010, long-time associate Bates Funeral Chapel oper- ship, and was licensed in May in many capacities. In Owen Grubb and Hunter Oskaloosa. His high stan- and Oskaloosa native, ates with the merged business of 2002. Mike has received September of 2014, Sheets. dards of excellence and pas- Michael Sytsma purchased operations of the former the designation of a Certified Rosemary Burnett joined the Carol Bates was the rock sion for serving families in the funeral home, and shares Powers Funeral Home of Funeral Service Practitioner staff at the funeral home, and upon which Bates Funeral our community have become the same passion for serving Oskaloosa. (CFSP) from the professional serves as our Chapel built its reputation for some of the core traditions the community that John and The most valuable Academy of PFSP, for his Office Manager. Staff integrity, dignity, and respect that the funeral home contin- the Bates’ had before him. resource of the funeral home commitment to continued members are active within for all life. Carol died July 11, ues to uphold today; some Since its establishment, is the staff. Mike Sytsma education and community the community, and are avail- 2010, but her legacy and our thirty five years after John’s the funeral home has been began working at the funeral service. Additionally, the pro- able for speaking engage- continued commitment to her death. In 1973, Joe and Carol centrally located in home, in January of 1998, as fessional staff includes ments, and for many years, values moves us forward, Bates joined John in the oper- Oskaloosa, 114 South 7th a senior at Oskaloosa High licensed funeral director students, church groups, and inspired by her dignity, grace, ation of the business, in 1981 Street, in a building built School. After graduating Oskaloosa native Joshua civic groups have used the and professionalism. Home school, public school, or christian school for your children? By DR. BOB am embarrassed to admit to the choice of education. your children to get their your life, YOU have the pri- formation to others, and I STOUFFER that I didn't WANT to under- America is a free country. schooling right. YOU have mary responsibility for the challenge you not to be Principal, Oskaloosa Christian stand these families. I was We are free to choose. And, the primary responsibility spiritual formation of each among that portion of the School mad. "What's wrong with although my bias is definite- for the education of your child. Too many parents American population. the public schools?!" I would ly in favor of Christ-centered, child/ren. And, if faith is abdicate the responsibilities Have you ever felt as ask angrily. biblically-directed educa- central to the way you live for education and spiritual though someone were look- Well, my perspective has tion, I no longer hold any ill ing down at you as a result of changed dramatically? I will toward those families the education choice your now have 15 years of experi- who choose public school- make for your child/ren? To ence with Christian schools ing or home schooling. Serving Oskaloosa From One Location be frank, I used to have a and home schooling fami- I do have one qualifier, bias when I was a public lies, and I now absolutely though. No matter your Since 1977 high school teacher, associ- respect every parent's choice choice of education for your ate principal, and principal. for the education of their student/s, you MUST stay Wymore Automotive I always wondered why children. And I wish we substantially involved in families were sending their would expend more energy their education. You children to the local Catholic supporting and encouraging MUST NOT fall asleep at Owner %


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 8 Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Progress 2015 PROGRESS Putting patients’ needs first 2015 marks the 30th year core is the commitment to share his thoughts on the den- CAD/CAM technologies time to be a dentist.” person’s life. It’s more than that Lifetime Dental Solutions provide care that is in each tal profession. “It’s amazing which make restorations fit Dr. Laura Adam began her just fixing teeth. It’s seeing has been an integral part of individual patient’s best inter- how much dentistry has better, last longer and are four journey in dentistry working the big picture and providing the Oskaloosa community. In est. It’s not a one size fits all changed during my career. If times stronger than tradition- at Lifetime Dental Solutions complete dental care that that time, there have been approach. It’s about building you would have told me al ones. We can now perform as a sophomore in high truly improves a patient’s many changes in dentistry yet a relationship with our when I started that I’d be custom shading of crowns school. After receiving her quality of life. We want all one thing remains constant at patients and getting to know using the technologies we right in our office to guaran- dental education at the our patients to experience a Lifetime Dental…putting their individual situation, now have in our office, I tee a perfect match. Crooked University of Iowa, she healthy mouth where every- patients needs first. goals and desires. We then never would have believed it. teeth can be straightened with returned home to Oskaloosa. thing is comfortable, fits and We recently spoke with provide any needed treatment Today, we can instantly read wireless orthodontics and She practices at Lifetime works like it should, looks Dr. John Rohloff, the founder to the best of our abilities. digital x-rays using only 20% implants allow us to replace Dental Solutions Oskaloosa attractive and above all, lasts. of Lifetime Dental Solutions. We want to give our best of the radiation previously entire teeth with materials and Albia locations. “I love I am so blessed to be part of a When asked about their today while striving to needed. Crowns, bridges and that last longer than real teeth. what I do and I love it when I dental team that shares the approach to dentistry, Dr. become better tomorrow.” even fillings are designed in I could go on and on. There’s see the difference quality same core values.” Rohloff responded, “At our We asked Dr. Rohloff to our office on computers using never been a more exciting dental care can make in a Carriker Ford serving the community since 1951 Carriker Ford Inc. has three locations. New vehi- Watters, who has worked for As the Internet has revo- who might not drop by the and service. You also can served the needs of motorists cles for 2015 include the lat- the company for 20 years, lutionized business, Carriker dealership. req uest a quote or since 1951 when Clay est Mustang with plenty of and Todd Carriker who has Ford keeps pace with change The website at www. value your trade, click the Carriker opened a ponies under the hood and worked in the family busi- by offering a website and carrikerfordlm.com offers Credit Estimator, or sched- Studebaker dealership on A the F-150 truck that has an ness for 24 years. social media outlets to reach information on new and ule service for your vehi- Avenue in Oskaloosa. aluminum body for strength Carriker Ford is commit- customers across the state used vehicles, financing cle. Over the years, the busi- and is light weight for better ted to finding the right vehi- ness has grown and the third gas mileage. Other popular cle for your needs and will generation of the Carriker vehicles on the lot include help finance your purchase. family now sells Ford cars, the Fusion hybrid four-door "We take pride in helping trucks and sport utility vehi- sedan and the Escape SUV. people with different credit cles. The dealership moved Carriker Ford has a staff situations," General to its present location at 1201 of 35 to 40 employees to Manager Todd Carriker S. 17th St., Oskaloosa, in make your car-buying expe- said. "We offer financing to 1979. rience easy and enjoyable. anyone. We work hard to Carriker Ford has about Some of their long-time help people with credit to 150 new and used vehicles at employees include Bill get the vehicle they want."

The Moppe Shoppe follows recommendations of Brand Expert Roger Brooks The Moppe Shoppe The Moppe Shoppe is waxing, manis, pedis, recently added the type of located at 302 First Ave makeup and updos. establishment to The East and has served the The Moppe Shoppe Moppe Shoppe blade sign Oskaloosa area for over has been recently updated on the outside of their 35 years. Gail Morris and is handicap accessi- building on the recom- and Deb DeBoef own the ble, with an awning over mendation of Roger salon with stylsits the entrance to keep rain Brooks, the brand expert Whitney Tremmel and and snow at bay. Deb for Oskaloosa. The Makayla Slings rounding and Gail have worked as Moppe Shoppe which is out their staff. Whitney hairstylists for 35 years housed in the former is a cosmetologist who and bring experience, Powers Funeral Home specializes in makeup, expertise and creativity to building, formerly had a hairstyling, colors and their work. sign that simply read The military haircuts. If you want the latest Moppe Shoppe. Upon Makayla is a recent grad- in styles and styling Brooks recommendation uate of La'James in Cedar products for use at home, "HAIR SALON" was Falls. Makayla special- call The Moppe Shoppe added to the bottom of izes in Reflexology, at 641-673-7286 or stop the blade sign to let resi- which is a massage for in. The Moppe Shoppe dents and guests of your hands and feet using staff works flexible hours Oskaloosa know what different methods. from 8:30-5 Monday type of establishment was Makayla also enjoys hair- through Saturday, and housed inside the build- cuts, colors, shellac nails, evening hours by appoint- ing. perms, eyebrow and lip ment. Leading Edge Builders new leader in post-frame construction Leading Edge Builders, of the structural integrity of while meeting their budget the new leader in post frame his building, "There is more requirements. This has been constructions, has been in lumber in your buildings the goal since opening the business for over a year now than there is in your com- doors last February. and is having great success. petitors" - N Vogt, If you are in the market Leading Edge Builders has Melbourne, IA. Another cus- for a new building or just an completed many projects in tomer commented, "Your update to an existing build- the first year, including build- foreman and crew knew ing, Leading Edge Builders ings in Oskaloosa, New exactly what they were doing is the perfect company to Sharon, Knoxville, Des and they were a pleasure to make that happen. Please Moines, Norwalk, Adel, work with. Great building!" visit our website at www.tle- Mitchellville, Marion and - J Judge, Norwalk, IA. bia.com , stop by the office Melbourne. 2015 looks to be just as located at 2356 Highway 23 Leading Edge Builders busy for Leading Edge South in Oskaloosa or call customers have been Builders with several proj- 800-622-8324. You can also extremely happy with their ects slated for spring and follow Leading Edge buildings. LEB has a com- summer construction. Builders on Facebook and mitment to providing cus- Leading Edge Builders Twitter. tomers with outstanding listens to their customers and quality and service, in fact strives to build them the one customer made mention building of their dreams Oskaloosa Service Center Auto Maintenance and Repair (Foreign and Domestic) t
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MCG provides Ultra Fast Internet and more with local experts The communication needs the lifeblood of communities, MCG provides ultra high ultra fast Internet to homes nity to Gigabit in the next two government meetings, church of residents and businesses in and we are proud to deliver speed Internet, Digital TV, and and businesses. We all have years,” concluded Burnett. services, and other content of Oskaloosa were the driving them to the Oskaloosa area,” voice services to customers in many devices, which we con- “Our current offerings are still importance to communities in force to create Mahaska stated Hansen. and near Oskaloosa, as well as nect to the Internet in some significantly better than most Mahaska County. Customers Communication Group. And “Beyond the Fiber to the part of Indianola. While it way, and each one uses band- Iowa communities can who have Digital TV services they still are, according to Home technology we deliver, doesn’t matter to most custom- width. Use of bandwidth has receive, but our vision is to from MCG have access to this Frank Hansen, MCG General we believe in employing world ers how they receive their ser- skyrocketed in the past few provide our community with content at no extra charge. Manager. class experts who live and vice, more may start to care in years, and that trend is expect- the technology it needs to Video production is a collabo- “The Internet, specifically work right here in Oskaloosa. the coming years, as band- ed to continue dramatically in grow and innovate.” ration between MCG’s video super fast broadband Internet, Our 38 person staff are experts width requirements continue the coming years. That is why Through its partnerships production department, stu- is required for customers and in their areas of service and we to grow for residents and busi- we have fiber to your home with William Penn University, dents participating in a video businesses today. We recog- all take seriously our mission, nesses alike, according to and business and why we Oskaloosa High School, and production class at the High nized that fact in 2000 when to bring first class technology Steve Burnett, MCG’s were one of the first in Iowa other community organiza- School and William Penn stu- MCG was initially formed and to customers with service that Marketing and Sales Manager. to offer 1 Gigabit Internet – tions, MCG delivers exclu- dents in advanced media we still know it is true today. they cannot receive anywhere “The Fiber to the Home that is 1000 Mb. We are tran- sive video programming, classes. 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With the help of to offer DirecTV for cus- free in 2015 when they sign service and this store makes even send Eric to their tomer has a problem or office personnel and tomers who want other up for certain programming it much easier for them to home if needed so they can equipment is not perform- installers, customers can options, for instance a dif- packages. do just that,” Pike said. have a better understanding ing correctly, I can usually get up and running very ferent variety of packages. Purchasing local is not “When someone calls of exactly what their needs talk them through most of quickly. “We will provide the same only a solid idea; it creates the 800 number from a are. the issues. If I cannot, then great local customer ser- jobs and adds opportunities flier, etc. they are connect- Pike can often walk cus- I will make a trip out to vice for DirecTV as we do to the local economy. It ed to a sales agent,” Pike tomers through the process make sure the problem is for Dish, “said owner Eric was The Satellite Guy Eric continued. “But when they in his office to get set up fixed. Pike. Pike’s strong commitment call or stop by The Satellite with Dish. Pike said his He can also repair the DirecTV has Genie and to this idea that prompted Guy office, they are con- experience has allowed system without the need Dish has the Hopper. Genie him to open an office at nected with a sales AND him to be able to often- for the customer to wait Sewing a legacy at Quilted Treasures Just north of Eddyville, and I wanted to show and the computer, which Rempe has also opened up “Quilts are family heir- Leaving a heritage behind right across from the drag help others,” Rempe allows her to make 2-3 the room to community looms, and they need to be in a quilt is important to strip, lies Quilted explained about opening quilts a week. T-shirt events. Baby and wedding out and displayed for fam- Rempe and her store, and Treasures ran by Donna up her own business. quilts have become a pop- showers, birthday parties, ily and friends to see and her goal is to keep tradi- Rempe. Inside the store When she retired from ular graduation gift or a wedding receptions and ask about,” Rempe com- tion alive for families in you’ll find shelves of fab- over 25 years of teaching, great way to just clean out meetings have all been mented. the area she knows best – rics, patterns, thread and Rempe decided to open a the closet. She also holds held at Quilted Treasures. Quilted Treasures quilting. all things that go with store that would allow her various sewing classes The doors also have been strives to bring a service “The quilts that we quilting and sewing. to share her years of quilt- that teach the younger opened at Quilted to families that want to make here are the trea- Established in 2011, ing experience with oth- generation how to sew. Treasures for Driver’s continue the quilting tra- sures of tomorrow,” she Rempe has put together a ers. Patrons can purchase Quilted Treasures also Education courses. dition. Rempe holds quilt- said. store that began with a fabrics and patterns for has a large meeting room Quilted Treasures will ing classes at the shop for You can find Quilted long-time love for quilt- their own quilting proj- where quilting guilds can finish those “closet both beginners and Treasures on Facebook ing. ects. The shop has an hold retreats. Some groups stuffer” quilts that some- advanced quilters. Some and can visit their store “I just kind of stepped impressive quilting even come with their RVs one will start, but never classes offered include Tuesday through Friday 9 into it because this is what machine, where Rempe and camp out in the park- finish, and ends up stuffed Quick and Easy Place a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday I like doing. I like to quilt programs a pattern into ing lot over a weekend. in a closet. Mats and Hanky Panky. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Roger and Cleo DeGroot new owners of Oskaloosa Service Center Through the years, the Service Center, Inc. I want Family LLC, doing busi- batteries, struts, shocks to the life of your car or by making sure only well Oskaloosa Service Center to thank all of our faithful ness as Oskaloosa Service and brake work, air condi- truck. No car will run for- qualified people are has changed hands and customers and friends that Center. Again, thank you so tioning and heating, and ever without proper care entrusted with its care. changed names, but its we have met over the years. much for your patronage electronic diagnostics, for and maintenance. In this For the finest in automo- quality service and conve- We certainly appreciated and may God bless," all foreign and domestic area, wise motorists go to tive repair and service, nient location have your business and enjoyed Debbie Eveland said. vehicles. They also sell a the experienced profes- take your car to the pros at remained the same. Since serving you, and also get- The Oskaloosa service variety of truck and pas- sionals at Oskaloosa Oskaloosa Service Center, its beginning as Van Huizen ting to know many of you Center staff includes Roger senger car tires. They Service Center for quality open from 8 a.m. to 5 Oil Company more than 50 as friends. After the lengthy DeGroot, Jeff Dameron, have become known as a repair and maintenance. p.m., Monday through years ago, Oskaloosa illness and passing of my Kevin Boyer, Jake Steele, complete, full-service Their reputation is backed Friday, and on Saturdays Service Center has stood in husband, Verlan (Fish) Cleo DeGroot and Deb repair center. The techni- by years of excellent ser- by appointment only. To its same location at the cor- Eveland, (owner/operator) Eveland remains as book- cians have had years of vice and many satisfied make an appointment call ner of South 1st Street and 3 1/2 years ago, it has been keeper. experience in the automo- customers. (641) 673-3329. Second Avenue East, just increasingly difficult to run Oskaloosa Service tive repair field and use Oskaloosa Service one block south of the City the business without him. Center offers tune-ups, only the latest factory Center is an Auto Value Square. On December 16, 2014, the complete oil and lubrica- approved techniques. certified service center. "After 18 1/2 years of business was sold to Roger tion work, alternators and With their expertise and Today’s automobile is business, it is with sadness and Cleo DeGroot. It will starters, transmission and today’s technology, they a major investment. that I have sold Oskaloosa be known as DeGroot coolant flushes, Interstate will be able to add years Protect your investment Hammer Medical Supply a one-stop shop for medical supplies Hammer Medical Van Veldhuizen; LPN, equipment. industry are Medicare cuts ance companies on cus- claims and do prior autho- Supply located at 113 High manager, Kristen Fox, Their overall goals are and insurance restraints. tomer and product cover- rizations whenever neces- Ave E. is a one stop store LPN, assistant manager; convenience for the cus- The staff at Hammer age before arranging final sary. for all your adult and pedi- Sarah Hockey-Lanphier tomer and providing all Medical check with insur- purchases. They file atric medical supplies. registered respiratory ther- the normal health care Hammer Medical apist; Ashley Vander needs of a hospital, at Supply rents and sells all Meiden and Christine home including the new- types of medical equip- Clark, customer service est technology in power ment such as bathroom representatives; Myron wheel chairs, stair lifts, aids, wheelchairs, home Thompson, Ben Seibert, and minivators for homes, WE’VE MOVED!!! oxygen, CPAPS, lift chairs and TJ Brom, delivery ser- schools and churches. and scooters. Many items vice technicians, George Hammer Medical are available on a monthly Rust rehab service tech and Supply has a Home basis. Jamie Snodgrass Rehab Division which includes a Oskaloosa Quality Rental Hammer Medical car- Service technician manag- bathroom modification, ries a wide line of walkers, er and Assistive Technology stair glide and porch lifts, under NEW OWNERSHIP rollators, crutches, canes Professional. ramps and patient lift sys- and other mobility aids. In addition to the num- tems such as ceiling lifts. Hammer Medical places a ber of in -store products Hammer Medical pro- high value on customer and services they provide, vides services not only to service. For example the Hammer Medical does in Mahaska County, but they organizations displays its home assessments for also provide services to quality customer service mobility and home mod Marion, Monroe, Now Located at through ensuring the expe- equipment. They also do in Powshiek, and Keokuk rience of its employees. home equipment set-up counties. 


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Mahaska – A long history of community A lot has changed since Bottling Works. Marrying bottling facilities in Salina, Snack Express was born. side of historical distribu- next. Mahaska is proud James McKinley bottled into the family, Arnold Kansas (1975) and Norfolk, The full service vending tion territories and into a that they still have so many his first beverage 125 years Muhl joined Harry in the Nebraska (1981). company has since spread more diverse range of team members that remem- ago. Little did he know bottling business in 1922 In 1990, Brad felt to their other locations in products & services. In ber the history because that his invention would be taking on a hot new bever- Mahaska Bottling was Kansas and Nebraska. In order to encompass all the they lived, worked, and the beginning of a long line age called Pepsi-Cola. much more than a produc- addition, Brad oversaw changes that have taken wrote it. of innovation, change and Their business continued to tion facility, that the expansion into diverse lines place and position the Ray Boomershine has community involvement expand and in 1947 Company’s real strength of business such as logis- Company for future growth spanned 4 generations. He that would continue Arnold’s son John joined was in the service that was tics and media. Branden took the Company was first hired under Arnold through to the current day. the operation continuing being provided through Then in 1993 Brad pur- through a branding process Muhl as a vending techni- Starting in 1889 with their expansion and in 1961 their direct store delivery chased Mahaska Bottling transitioning Mahaska cian. Today, he manages McKinley’s hand-pump they opened their new, state (DSD) system. Part of the Company from his father Bottling Company to the vending department and barrel attachment until of the art bottling facility at DSD service pertained to John, setting the stage for “Mahaska.” and has for many years. the present day, a tradition its current location at 17th beverage vending the family business to con- When Mahaska talks of Currently there are 15 team of hard work and family Avenue East. Keeping the machines. He thought if tinue into the next genera- family, it is composed of members that have spanned moved the Company from tradition of the family busi- they could provide bever- tion. 20 years later Branden much more than a blood 3 generations helping to one generation to the next. ness going, Brad Muhl ages through vending, why Muhl joined his father to line. The family at guide Mahaska into a In 1916 Harry Morgan, the joined his father John in couldn’t they provide other move the business into the Mahaska is composed of promising future while Great Great Grandfather of 1975 and the two of them vending items that consum- future by driving innova- individuals that have paying deference to the current owner Branden proceeded to expand the ers love? So the first snack tion and the expansion of helped the Company grow past. Muhl, purchased Mahaska business by purchasing vendor was placed and their DSD operations out- from one generation to the 804 Décor: A store for everyone Greeted by the store decorating. long-time dream, Nanette on January 16, 2013, and gifts, bath and body and with items to purchase; dog Scooter and a cheery Nanette Cunningham channeled her passion have received great much more. instead the store is deco- staff, 804 Décor offers a and along with the sup- into opening a store that response from Oskaloosa “I felt the need to bring rated like a home with the charming and heartwarm- port of her husband, offers Oskaloosa resi- and several surrounding my passion to the need of décor pieces placed ing store for shopping Chuck, a native of dents a comfortable shop- communities since. Oskaloosa,” Nanette around the store, sec- located at 804 South Oskaloosa and owner of ping space that features Nanette has been an inte- commented on the differ- tioned by the different Market Street. Filled with Cunningham Inc., wanted products for any occa- rior designer for 20 years, ent decorating pieces styles. The price points many flavors of home to bring Oskaloosa some- sion, gender and age. and has put her decorat- found inside her store. are reasonable and their decorating, the large thing it didn’t have “It’s been a long time ing passion into a busi- Nanette loves presen- goal is to keep things space overflows with before. Motivated by her dream for me,” Nanette ness that provides décor tation and the store shows “fresh and reasonable.” home décor that inspires years of experience with commented. for all different styles it. You won’t walk in and All of the products are all styles and tastes of interior decorating and a They opened the doors along with seasonal décor, see store shelves cluttered different and unique.

Tackle Boxx Bait & Archery on target with sporting goods J.D. Hoyt and a friend of the business. “Last two years, it has "I believe highly in cus- everything,” Hoyt said. store.” were out fishing back in 2009 “We're going on our fifth really blown up,” Hoyt said tomer service," Hoyt said. "I Some of the products he car- Tackle Boxx Bait & and they were not happy with year,” Hoyt said. “For of bowfishing. Bowfishing is want to make sure they're ries includes Pfluger, St. Archery has room to expand. the performance of their fish- archery, this is our third year.” very popular and it ties into happy and confident they Croix, Daiwa, Zebco and The shop is in a 60-foot ing gear when Hoyt decided Hoyt said his friends are archery, he added. made the right decision to Okuma. by 20-foot building that has to open his own bait shop. coaxing him into archery. Tackle Boxx Bait & come to me." As the temperatures drop room to set up an indoor Hoyt owns Tackle Boxx “Eventually it will be 'the Archery is a family business, In the field of archery, outside, Tackle Boxx Bait & archery range in the future. Bait & Archery on his Mom bread and butter.' It's a slow- Hoyt said. He is the only full- Hoyt said he carries brands Archery has cold-weather The range will be a place to and Dad's farm at 2508 growing process,” he added. time employee at the busi- such as Alpine, New Breed, products too. test and tune new bows, Hoyt Norwalk Circle just east of “We've got the basics cov- ness, but Hoyt also has help Athens, Xpedition and “I'm open year-round. I said. Oskaloosa. Hoyt's business is ered.” from his mother, wife and a Strothers. Hoyt said he gets have ice fishing supplies,” Currently, Hoyt has a predominately fishing relat- In terms of fishing, Tackle friend's son. The business is products from “up and com- Hoyt said. “I'm getting into state-of-the-art archery pro ed, but he is expanding the Boxx concentrates on catfish, open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., ing companies.” trapping. I do it personally, shop. archery and trapping aspect crappie and bowfishing. seven days a week. For fishing, “I've got but now I'm starting it in the 
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Work Systems Rehab & Fitness changes their name — Join the movement at Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy On March 13, 2015, Kelderman, PT, DPT. “For mance, medical fitness, and thrive and excel,” com- ules clients with the same therapy services, Kinetic locally owned and operated some time, we’ve known worksite wellness. During mented Cory Horstmann, providers for one-on-one Edge in Oskaloosa offers Work Systems Rehab & our original name resonat- their recent rebranding pro- PT, DPT. “What many peo- sessions. occupational therapy, ath- Fitness changed its name to ed with our work injury cess, movement was identi- ple don’t realize is that “At Kinetic Edge, we’re letic training, ASTYM Kinetic Edge Physical clients but failed to connect fied as the common denom- physical therapy can be uti- starting a movement and treatments, and pediatric Therapy. While some may with others we serve. inator in all these services lized with or without a inviting others to join in,” therapy services. Kinetic consider announcing a Kinetic Edge represents the which led to their new referral, so the choice is said Kelderman. “This Edge has five offices across change of this significance vision we have for our cli- name, Kinetic Edge. Their really up to you.” movement is both literal Southeast Iowa, including on Friday the 13th a bad ents and embodies our pas- new look also reflects their The friendly and knowl- and figurative. Movement offices in Pella, Newton, omen, Kinetic Edge looks sion for movement.” goal for helping people live edgeable movement helps people feel and func- Des Moines, and Ames. forward to the opportuni- This organization has healthy, happy, and hope- experts at Kinetic Edge use tion better physically, but ties this new names brings. become known for their filled lives. cutting edge, evidence- this movement is also “Over the past 16 years expertise in physical thera- “Our solutions may not based treatments to help about not being compla- we have grown into a py, occupational therapy, always be quick fixes, but their clients thrive and cent with your current real- unique practice,” stated athletic training, sports they do provide a long term excel. In addition, their ity.” Clinic Manager Carol medicine, human perfor- result that help people team consistently sched- In addition to physical Hawkeye Real Estate celebrates another successful year Hawkeye Real Estate & tively priced along with fortable and gaining their positive real estate experi- cessful year,” summed up soon have an attractively Property Management low interest rates. But trust in my ability to make ence and in turn tell oth- Chris. updated, mobile-friendly once again has dominated most of all, I believe it’s their real estate transaction ers. It’s this commitment Looking toward what website to be unveiled the market as the 2014 the loyalty of my clients a positive and profitable to our clients that has will be new in 2015. within the next few weeks. sales volume leader! and their trust in me to one.” resulted in another suc- Hawkeye Real Estate will “Hawkeye’s market share provide the needed exper- Hawkeye’s continued was 40% with a total sales tise to maneuver through success, according to volume of $22.3 million,” challenges for a successful Chris, can be attributed to said Chris Roach, Broker real estate transaction.” a dedicated group of real for the firm. “In addition to Connie Burke achieved estate professionals that that, two Hawkeye agents an impressive second are very connected with Mike Sytsma placed in the top two in place sales volume of just the community and its Oskaloosa sales volume over $5.2 million, which residents. He also added rankings for the year.” translates into 9.76% of that the firm is committed Placing first was Lori the total Oskaloosa MLS to providing excellent Oaks with a sales volume volume. “I have been sell- customer service by hav- of just over $5.5 million or ing real estate for several ing full-time support staff 10.42% of the total years now and have trained and ready to help Oskaloosa MLS (Multiple learned to listen carefully whether clients stop by or Listing Service) volume. to my clients to better call during regular busi- When asked what she attri- understand what they are ness hours. butes her very busy year to trying to accomplish,” said “I believe it is for both Joe Bates Lori remarked, “Quality Connie. “I take pride in of these reasons that our listings that were competi- making people feel com- clients regularly have a Bates Funeral Chapel We are TD&T CPAs and Advisors, P.C. Honoring Wishes, Celebrating Lives... 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They throughout Iowa and have questions, but to make sure 114 S. 7th St., Oskaloosa, IA 52577 opened their very own over 100 dedicated our clients understand how public accounting firm and employees. we get to the solution. listened to the needs of the We have two new part- TD&T continually stays community. Serving cli- ners — Josh Buckingham current with new technol- ents of all businesses and in the Oskaloosa office and ogy. This summer we will backgrounds, Theobald, Mark Lechtenberg in the be implementing new soft- Donohue, and Thompson Centerville office. ware designed to better decided to expand their Our firm is uniquely serve our clients. business throughout positioned to be that home- Osky Dental treats the whole patient — not just teeth Osky Dental is a one-stop Dental School graduate, extractions, dentures and par- dental shop that cares for its opened his first office on High tials, dental implants and some patients' overall health. Avenue and then moved it to orthodontics. Some new ser- "We take a whole-body its current location at 902 S. vices include dental sleep med- approach to treating our 17th Street on Oct. 18, 1999. icine to treat sleep apnea and patients," Dr. Dan Schuster Schuster believes in provid- Viroxyn cold sore treatment. said. "We don't just look at ing a wide range of services so Osky Dental's business teeth. We look at the whole people can be treated in their hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. person." community and do not have to Monday through Thursday; 8 The staff at Osky Dental make a lengthy commute to a.m. to 2 p.m., every other can do it all — whether its bigger cities. Friday. cleaning your teeth, extracting Osky Dental has a staff of They are currently accept- a tooth or helping a patient seven to meet all of your needs. ing new patients and look for- with a jaw disorder or sleep Schuster has two hygienists, ward to including you as a part apnea. two dental assistants, an office of their dental family. Osky Dental has served manager and a front desk You can call the office at patients from the Mahaska attendant. (641) 673-4845 or go to the community and surrounding Osky Dental provides sev- website at www.oskydental. counties since July 1, 1997. eral traditional dental services com or find it on Facebook and Schuster, a University of Iowa such as general dentistry, Twitter.

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Oskaloosa Care Center to add additional private rooms According to Oskaloosa and offers a wide range of a registered dietician to musical groups and magi- area. “A lot of people want to routinely by an attending Care Center Administrator nursing and rehabilitation supervise the preparation cians. Family and friends are stay in their own homes,” physician, as per federal Tina Steffen, Oskaloosa services to the community. and delivery; daily laundry encouraged to visit said Steffen. And my goal is guidelines. Care Center will add an “The facility also offers a and housekeeping services Oskaloosa Care Center resi- to make that possible. They “We are not a big corpo- additional fourteen private 10-bed Alzheimer’s unit, and 24-hour nursing servic- dents at any hour of the day. can receive therapy at the ration like so many other rooms. “We met with the Horizons West, which is es. Other available services With a staff of 77 full- facility and then return facilities,” said Steffen. “We State Certification of Need unique to the area,” said include physical, occupa- and part-time employees in home. There is a physical are not part of a group. We Board and are approved to Steffen. tional and speech therapy; eight departments to serve therapist, an occupational are owned locally by a five- add fourteen additional pri- Whether you need to stay podiatry; dental; laboratory residents, a wide range of therapist and speech thera- member board of directors.” vate rooms,” said Steffen. at the care center for long- and X-ray; psychiatry; services can be provided at pist that come to the facility The staff of Oskaloosa “We have the most requests term or short-term rehabilita- optometry; medical supplies; the facility. The departments to serve the residents.” Care Center is committed to for private rooms and we are tion, Oskaloosa Care Center and beauty and barber ser- at the facility include the If someone wants to be providing a pleasant, clean very excited that we will offers a wide range of ser- vices. business office and adminis- admitted to the care center, a and functional facility with a soon be able to fulfill more vices to its residents. The Oskaloosa Care Center tration, nursing, dietary, pre-admission review is con- commitment to excellence in private room requests. We staff at Oskaloosa Care offers several recreational housekeeping, maintenance, ducted to assess their needs all services provided to bet- anticipate breaking ground Center prides itself on pro- activities for its residents medical records, activities, and to determine the level of ter serve the Oskaloosa com- Fall 2015.” viding a “caring communi- such as Bingo, coffee hour, and social services. care required. Admissions munity. People may call The 69-bed facility is ty” for all its residents. and religious services. They Steffen also believes the are accepted 24 hours a day, Oskaloosa Care Center at located at 605 Highway 432, Residents receive three bring in outside entertain- range of services the facility seven days a week, 365 days (641) 676-3414 for a tour of on the west side of Oskaloosa, meals a day and snacks, with ment including musicians, provides is unique to the a year. A resident can be seen the facility. Our Heritage: Diversity, understanding, success Penn College was founded faculty, staff, and students of spiritually—sharing their founders, the Quaker Society to sculpt the lives of the hun- of acceptance and belonging in 1873 in Oskaloosa Iowa, the school were determined to experiences with others and of Friends, has become a long- dreds of students that step onto that stretches across the barri- named after famous Quaker continue its teachings. The making friends with those rep- standing reality that continues the campus. There is a feeling ers of culture and language. entrepreneur and philosopher, campus was rebuilt three resenting entirely different William Penn. Basing the col- blocks north, on donated land, ways of life. These experi- lege curriculum and culture on where it sits today, on the north ences are ones that not all 2015 Southern Iowa Fairgrounds Event Schedule the Quaker principles of side of Oskaloosa, Iowa. In colleges can claim, and are an equality and peace-making, 1933, the name was changed important factor in both edu- APRIL MAY classrooms were integrated to William Penn College, and cational and personal growth April 1st IMCA Frostbuster May 6th IMCA Racing with Sprint Invaders from the beginning, with men in 2000, it became William at William Penn University. April 8th Season Opener May 8th - 9th Demolition Derby April 15th IMCA Racing and women taking the same Penn University. Despite the President John Ottosson, May 13th IMCA Racing April 18th Horse Fun Show classes and learning side-by- change of location and name, class of 1984 and Penn’s 27th April 22nd IMCA Racing May 20th IMCA Racing side. Even in its early years, William Penn has continued to president, has had personal April 29th IMCA Racing May 23rd Horse Fun Show Penn was recognized for its offer excellent educational experience with Penn’s May 27th IMCA Racing accomplishments and diversi- options to its students, as well unique atmosphere. Having JUNE JULY ty, with the first graduate in as the opportunity to be a part emigrated with his family June 3rd IMCA Racing July 1st-2nd Stockcar Shootout of one of the most diverse from Sweden when he was 1875 being a woman. June 6th Rabbit Show July 8th IMCA Races In 1902, the first African- campuses in the state. just three years old, President July 13th-18th Southern Iowa Fair June 6th - 7th Open Goat Show American graduated from the Dedicated to this heritage Ottosson knows firsthand July 13th Queen Contest/Bill Riley June 11th IMCA Racing - Lucas Oil Late Models institution—a young woman of diversity, William Penn what Penn offers to people July 14th Family Night & Opening Carnival Night June 13th - 14th Harness Races named Georgia Blackburn. University is proud of its rich- from different walks of life. July 15th IMCA Racing June 17th IMCA Racing One of the first noticeable dif- ly diverse and unique past. He believes that everyone at July 16th Twin States Tractor Pull ferences between Penn and Each year, Penn plays host to Penn brings their own values, June 20th Horse Fun Show July 17th Figure 8 Races July 18th Rodeo with Mutton Busting & Fireworks other higher education institu- students not only from a wide and he has learned a great deal June 24th IMCA Racing June 24th - 25th Vintage Sprint Cars July 19th-20th Harness Races tions of the time was the inte- variety of different states, but through his time with the July 29th IMCA Races grated classroom environ- from a sizable list of countries school. “[There is] tolerance June 26th - 28th Barrel Racing Series ments. While many schools from around the world. In the and acceptance of people AUGUST SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER September 12th Horse Fun Show remained segregated in many fall of 2014, Penn welcomed from all backgrounds. As I August 5th IMCA Races September 18th - 19th Vintage Sprint Cars aspects of their academics and 69 students from 20 different have met and talked with stu- August 10th Front Row Challenge September 23rd IMCA Season Championship student life, Penn had com- countries, including Brazil, dents and alumni throughout October 2nd-3rd Fall Challenge bined classrooms and athletic Egypt, Norway, and Rwanda. my time here, that theme con- August 26th IMCA Races October 17th Horse Show teams, crossing cultural, race, These students come from tinues to echo. Penn gave me and gender barriers at the time. many diverse backgrounds— a chance—gave me a belief For tickets or additional information visit www.southerniowafair.com, Though the original cam- culturally, economically, geo- that I could succeed.” pus burned down in 1916, graphically, politically, and The vision of Penn’s www.oskyspeedway.com, or call 641-673-7004 HOWARD’S AUTO REPAIR 
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Clow Valve Co. sees improvements in all 3 facilities 2014 was a year of look- petition. visibility and flow between teamwork to develop this designed for our 16” valve picture doesn’t quite do jus- ing back in order to move Machine Shop these partner cells. In 2014, concept and bring it to frui- bodies, one of our heaviest tice to the success of this forward. Because the vol- The relocation of the Clow began selling fire tion. There were plenty of castings, but will be able to project, but the final assem- ume of new Continuous machine shop NC-11 stem hydrants in the Middle East. bugs to work out of the sys- handle other castings mold- bly floor layout looks almost Improvement events and machining cell required sig- A production system was tem over the first couple ed in this area. exactly as drawn during the projects decreased, we were nificant preparation and fol- developed in Oskaloosa for months. It required coopera- Clow Valve Co. - planning phase six months able to spend time complet- low up to achieve results as the wet barrel products used tion from everyone involved Corona earlier. ing many items left open originally envisioned. A in warmer climates. A team to make the new brass cutoff At our Corona, California There were several other from earlier endeavors. For new lean-to was built outside of Clow employees made cell functional and produc- facility, we had a 5S event beneficial improvement the second year in a row, we of the hydrant assembly significant improvements to tive. (cleaning and organization) projects completed this year. had improvement events building, which now houses the throughput of this system In addition, we are cur- that corresponded with the These include new machine take place at all three Clow the bar stock for hydrant in a short period of time. rently wrapping up the installation of two new auto- purchases, some repurposing Valve Co. facilities. The stems. A conveyor was pur- Metal Casting Facility installation of a new side mated wet barrel hydrant of old machine tools to three major projects com- chased to bring the raw The metal casting facility floor molding shakeout unit. stations. We were able to improve our capability and pleted this year include relo- material through the exterior focus was on completion of The new system replaces the accomplish a great deal dur- flexibility, and exploration of cation of the hydrant stem wall to the saw. Relocating open projects, most notably original brute force shakeout ing a one week visit by the a host of new product lines saw at the machine shop, the the bar stock to the new the new brass cutoff area. system from 1967. In its crew from Oskaloosa. The and markets. It has been ergonomically improved cut building has eliminated dou- This new area utilizes a tub place is a rollover and push Corona team did a great job another incredibly successful off cell at the metal casting ble and triple handling by dumper to empty castings on out unit coupled to a bal- completing the work over year for Clow Valve Co. We facility and the completion forklifts and reduced waiting to a conveyor, which trans- anced vibratory shakeout the summer. They removed continue to make strides for- of the wet barrel fire hydrant time for material at the fers the parts to the operators and sand screening system. an elevated platform over a ward and anticipate contin- assembly test area in Corona. machine. Many machine at a comfortable working The benefits of this new sys- pit, improved the efficiency ued progress in 2015. All three of these improve- moves were made in advance height. It has been a great tem include reduction of of test procedures with new ments were the results of 2P of the NC-11 relocation. ergonomic improvement, noise, dust exposure, and rig- automated testers, and elimi- (Process Preparation) events After the saw was up and eliminating the need to tug ging. It also eliminates the nated many ergonomic risks from 2013. Two of these running, we focused on siz- and pull castings out of tubs. risk of damage to overhead associated with the assem- improvements were finalists ing the pull systems for This project was a finalist for cranes and hoists caused by bly and test positions. This in the McWane Ergo Cup, a stems going to the sub our corporate ergonomics vibration used in the old project was also a finalist in corporate ergonomics com- assembly cell. This improved competition. It took a lot of method. The system is the McWane Ergo Cup. The Penn Central Mall celebrates roots and retail growth in 2014 Penn Central Mall in 1985 by local artists fills 8,000 sq. ft. of the Mall clothing and accessory “We’re really glad to see but we appreciated having marked significant mile- Marv Smith and Tom Stone. with brand-name discount manufacturers to purchase A Avenue opening in the the MHP team and area stones in 2014 that involved In 1998, at a time when the clothes for men, juniors, over-runs, and pass the sav- Mall,” said JCPenney families in the Mall as part both looking back and leap- Mall was not locally owned, misses and plus-size ings on to customers. Manager Brandon Arndt. of our weekly routine, even ing forward. the Montage was removed. women. “We are very excited “People like to have options if only temporary.” “The Mall family of “Restoration of a com- “We chose Penn Central that national-brand retailer when they shop and it’s a “Supporting temporary merchants are working munity treasure like the Mall because we felt the Label Shopper chose Penn plus for everyone that our opportunities creates new together to earn the busi- Oskaloosa Historical existing stores in the Mall Central Mall as their first Mall continues to add stores partnerships, and also ness of area shoppers by Montage created excite- are a good fit for Label Iowa location,” said Gipple. and services.” causes us to keep thinking offering quality, variety and ment in the Mall and com- Shopper,” said Peter Elitzer, “Adding a store that offers WIC Clinic entrepreneurially about service” said assistant mall munity,” said mall manager owner of Peter Harris famous brand labels is a The Mall served as a what stores and services manager Buffie Ritz. “I Mike Gipple. “It’s an inspir- Clothes. “Shoppers are great step forward and cre- temporary home to the should be part of the Mall think people would be sur- ing window into the history looking for variety and by ates an additional draw for Mahaska Health Partnership family long-term,” said prised to know more than of our community and adding stores like ours to all our stores and commu- (MHP) Women Infants & Gipple. 68 trucks a month deliver serves as a reminder that the Mall, we help each nity,” he said. Children (WIC) Clinic for “2014 was an exciting merchandise to our stores, creating vision for the other. Label Shopper brands A Avenue Hair Studio part of 2014, when their year with the opening of plus smaller deliveries are future and taking action is differ from what is already In December, A Avenue office in the Mahaska more than 9,000 square feet made daily to our service our responsibility.” available in the Mall so we Hair Studio opened another Health West facility was of retail space and restora- stores.” Label Shopper hope it’s a win for shoppers, store front along Center damaged by a storm. tion of the Historic Montage Restored In August, Label the Mall and our store as Court. The Studio, owned “We enjoyed our part- Montage,” said Gipple. Celebrating Roots Shopper – a well-known well. We see a strong oppor- by Becky and Bill Miller, is nership with MHP this year, “We will continue working In June, after nearly a retailer of famous-label tunity for Label Shopper to ‘home of the $11 haircut.’ when the Clinic needed to in 2015 to make our Mall year of painstaking restora- clothes in the eastern US, attract new shoppers from Miller’s relocated to the relocate quickly to avoid an even better retail destina- tion, the Oskaloosa opened its first Iowa store the area to the Mall as mer- Mall to make their salon interruption of service,” tion.” Historical Montage was in Penn Central Mall. Label chandise offerings expand.” more accessible with a cen- said Gipple. “Long-term unveiled. The 80-foot Shopper is a division of Label Shopper works tral location and ample we want to create the best Montage was constructed Peter Harris Clothes, and directly with brand-name parking. retail environment possible,

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