We recently held a Biggest Loser contest at Mahaska where all locations were invited to participate! The 8-week challenge started with a preliminary weigh-in in January and a final weigh-in in March. There were 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes winners chosen from each Mahaska location. Additionally, 1 grand prize winner was awarded to the person who lost the […]
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Employee Spotlight: Jim Schnoor, Mahaska Snack Route Manager
Location: Norfolk, NE Title at Mahaska: Snack Route Manager Years at Mahaska: 18 What does a typical day look like for you? I arrive at 6am and check in with the route guys before they leave for the day. Next I check emails, try to resolve any issues with Parlevel or vending machines, then I try […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day! Today various women around the world celebrate the accomplishments of women’s rights and focus on new innovations to further progress on advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. International Women’s Day is sponsored worldwide by the United Nations. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The […]
January Employee Spotlight: Amanda Braden
Location: Oskaloosa, IA Title at Mahaska: Customer Sales Representative Years at Mahaska: a little under 1 year Job before coming to Mahaska: Store Manager for Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa What does a typical day look like for you? I spend the majority of my day calling customers and getting their orders. Educate them on […]
Mahaska Employee Spotlight: Amy Branz
Location: Norfolk, NE Title at Mahaska: Purchasing and Services Director Years at Mahaska: 4 months Job before coming to Mahaska: I was a Scheduler/Purchaser for Wis-Pak. What does a typical day look like for you? A typical day for me would be working with the Warehouse Managers and Marketing teams; reviewing inventory levels, placing/following up […]
October Employee Spotlight: Courtney Cunningham
Location: Oskaloosa, IA Title at Mahaska: Systems Engineer 1 Years at Mahaska: almost 2 years Job before coming to Mahaska: Collegiate Golfer at William Penn University What does a typical day look like for you? A typical day at Mahaska for me consists of assisting people with any complicated VIP, MEI, handheld issues and more. I am in […]
McKenna Haase: What it’s Like to Lose
One of the most common questions I get asked after a win is, “How did it feel to get the win?” Rather than writing about how great it feels to win, I decided to turn the question on its head and instead answer the question that hardly ever gets asked, “What’s it like to lose?” […]
Meet Kevin Hart Courtside with Mtn Dew Kickstart
Mountain Dew recently announced that Kevin Hart, the talented actor and comedian, will be the face of MTN DEW® KICKSTART™. Kevin, a major NBA fan, will bring one lucky winner “Closer Than Courtside” at the NBA Playoffs. He is looking for the ideal “CourtSidekick” with whom to share this experience. Check out Kevin’s Courtside Do’s and […]
If It Ain’t Broken, Don’t Drink it: Broken Bow Brewery
Tucked away in Tuckahoe, New York the Broken Bow Brewery is home to a fine selection of rule-breaking brews. This family-run business offers an honest, down-to-earth experience while still proudly displaying their aesthetic in their cans’ art and beer. Mahaska is proud to announce our partnership with Broken Bow! Through this effort, numerous Broken Bow […]
Welcome Isaiah Nieuwsma
We would like to officially welcome Isaiah Nieuwsma to the Mahaska team! Isaiah just started three weeks ago as one of our Administrative Assistants in Salina, KS. He was born in Ottumwa, IA and grew up in Sigourney. Before joining us, Isaiah worked as a Short-Term Disability Claims Examiner. Check out this week’s employee spotlight to get to […]