Ride Your Bike to Work Day at Mahaska

Last Friday, May 22nd was Ride Your Bike to Work day at Mahaska’s Oskaloosa location! Bike to Work Days began in the 1950s as a health initiative created by the League of American Bicyclists as a part of National Bike Month. The movement encourages people to try bicycle commuting as a healthy and safe alternative to driving. […]

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Meet Stacey Harris, Mahaska Extended Territory Sales Rep

Stacey Harris has been a part of the Mahaska family for 26 years now, and he is currently a Mahaska Extended Territory Sales Representative in Kansas. Discover more about Stacey below and why he’s not just your typical truck driver! What is a typical day at Mahaska like for you? I start at 5:45 a.m., load the truck, leave by […]

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Oskaloosa Chamber Music Festival

The Oskaloosa Chamber Music Festival (OCMF) will be returning to the community for its sixth consecutive year. Oskaloosa high school alum and professional violist, Benjamin Davis, returns to Oskaloosa each year for a week with his friends and colleagues from top performing ensembles across the country to form the OCMF Chamber Players. During their residence, select […]

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Meet Ross French, Mahaska Training Manager

Ross French, current Training Manager in Kansas, has been with Mahaska for 7 years now. Find out more about him below! What is a typical day at Mahaska like for you? Busy, really never sure what to expect day to day. Always learning something new. Favorite beverage that Mahaska distributes? Coffee and raspberry teas. Favorite snack that […]

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Mahaska Young Professionals – Guest Blog by Andrew Jensen

Andrew Jensen, the new Executive Director of Mahaska County Development Group (MCDG), is trying to make a difference in the small midwestern community of Mahaska County, Iowa. We invited him to write a guest blog to talk about the changes he has planned to revitalize the community and create a sense of community connection with the younger generation. […]

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Meet Chuck Eklofe, Mahaska Vending Technician

Chuck Eklofe has been with Mahaska for 35 years, and now works as a Vending Technician in Iowa. Get to know Chuck a little better below! What is a typical day at Mahaska like for you? Going out to the public and learning new stuff. Favorite beverages that Mahaska distributes? Pepsi and Blue Gatorade. Favorite […]

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Amp Up on AMP Energy Drink

Klarbrunn Sparkling Water cans with logo inbetween

AMP Energy drink was first introduced in 2001 under the Mountain Dew brand. The drink was originally developed as an extension of Mountain Dew using the same formula and citrus flavors. The popular energy drink is still a product of PepsiCo but is now sold under its own brand name. In 2013, AMP Energy ranked as the 5th top […]

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Meet Terrie McElroy, Accounts Receivable Assistant

Terrie McElroy, Accounts Receivable Assistant for Mahaska, was born in Ottumwa, IA, where she grew up and attended Ottumwa High School. Since then she has lived in Burlington IA, Chicago IL, and Charleston WV. She worked for 19 years in the airline industry and 7 years at AAA Travel. After the AAA offices were closed in […]

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Mahaska Employee Appreciation Lunch

Essentia water with the text 'Supercharged Ionized Alkaline Water' on the right-hand side

Mahaska’s Iowa location recently had their annual Employee Appreciation Lunch on Friday, April 24th! The food was catered by a local Hy-Vee, and included hot brisket, chicken, broccoli salad, cheesy potatoes, macaroni & cheese, rolls, and brownies for dessert. Each employee also received a small gift box containing a Pepsi mug in the shape of […]

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