Running, Jumping & Zig Zagging Their Way Through The Southern Iowa Fair The 4-H and FFA dog show was held on Saturday, July 13th at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. The exhibitors worked hard to get their dogs in tip top shape for the show. Prizes and ribbons are as follows (P-Purple, B-Blue): Obedience Pre Novice […]
Saturday before the Southern Iowa Fair brought many green thumbs out to primp petunias and touch up tomatoes. The 4-Her’s were pleased with the results and these awards were given out: Best of Show Vegetable Plate: Molly Hayes, Garfield Boosters – Garlic Kayleen Van Dyke, M&M Peppy Pals – Kohlrabi Best of Show Single Flower: […]
4-H’ers filtered through the Exhibit Hall and 4-H Building on Saturday, July 13 with exhibits they spent lots of time and effort working on. The following youth have exhibits that were selected to be judged and put on display at the 2013 Iowa State Fair in August: Agriculture & Natural Resources Bailey Edmonds: Corn crop; […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Don’t forget to register for the Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation’s 3rd Annual “Run in the Sun,” on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Lacey Sports Complex. “Run in the Sun” is a 5K for runners and 1-mile Walk for all ages, abilities and even strollers. Race day registration begins at 7:30 am, and […]
(DES MOINES) – In an effort to strengthen Iowa’s trade and investment relationship with one of the world’s fastest growing economies, Iowa Governor Terry E. Branstad today announced that he will lead a delegation of business leaders on a six-day trade and investment mission to India September 10-16. The announcement was made today during a […]
The Mahaska County Conservation Board and the Mahaska Wellness Coalition invite you to come out to the Russell Wildlife Area to hike on the trails for a fun hike. This hike, a “Poker Hike” will begin at the conservation center at 10:00 a.m. While hiking the trails, participants will receive a poker card at each […]
RIPON, Wis. – Grinnell College landed a league-best 254 student-athletes on the Midwest Conference All-Academic Team for 2012-13. The Academic All-Conference program has a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.33 and is calculated only in the awarded academic season rather than the cumulative GPA. Grinnell led MWC schools in All-Academic picks during two of […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will perform in the bandstand on the square at 8 p.m. on Thursday evening. Director, Bruce Peiffer returns tonight to conduct the band. Along with Mr. Peiffer’s return, the traditional “fiery overture based on a western theme” is back and this week’s feature is “The Magnificent Seven”. Other highlights include: “Free […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Ben Cooprider has been named Coordinator of Athletic Facilities at Grinnell College, according to Director of Athletics and Recreation Greg Wallace. Cooprider has been with the College since 2009, serving as assistant baseball and football coach as well as instructor in the Physical Education department and liaison for the Student Athlete-Advisory Committee. […]
PELLA — The Vermeer Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $500,000 grant to support the international student initiative at Central College. The five-year pledge will help Central build on its commitment to a global community on campus. With the gift, Central will begin work on the international student initiative, an element of the academic strategic plan. […]
