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Yard and Garden: Building and Caring for a Terrarium

Terrarium in a small glass container with lid open to eliminate excess moisture.

Snowy afternoons make an ideal time to construct a terrarium AMES, Iowa — Constructing a terrarium is easy and inexpensive and can be accomplished on a snowy afternoon. Their care is minimal since they can go for months without water under the proper conditions. In addition, a wide variety of plants can be grown that […]

Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held

Iowa State University Extension

The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale Saturday May 20, 2023. It will be held 8 – 11 am at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office auditorium. They will be selling a limited selection of annuals including vegetables – many heirloom, perennial divisions, and second time around gardening items. Proceeds […]

EXECUTIVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAHASKA COUNT YMCA

The Mahaska County YMCA

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a Y with a brand-new facility for the community and its members. While we have experienced delays in construction, we are excited about opening this new center and have been getting the recreation side of the facility ready to open. The new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will join […]

Mahaska Health Announces 2023 Great Iowa Nurse Recognition

my Fernandez, RN, MSN, for being honored as a Great Iowa Nurse! Amy serves as the Executive Director of Clinics at Mahaska Health, andcontinually goes above and beyond to be a team player and demonstrates leadership. (submitted photo)

January 30th, 2023, OSKALOOSA, IA Mahaska Health would like to Congratulate Amy Fernandez, RN, MSN, for being honored as a Great Iowa Nurse! Amy serves as the Executive Director of Clinics at Mahaska Health and continually goes above and beyond to be a team player and demonstrates leadership. Amy was recognized in part for; “Amy […]

Yard and Garden: Growing Beans in the Home Garden

Iowa State University Extension

Tips for growing edible garden beans and late-summer care AMES, Iowa — Beans are a staple in nearly every vegetable garden. Edible beans come in many sizes, shapes and colors and include green beans, pinto beans, lima beans, edamame (soybeans), cowpeas, kidney beans and others. While Iowa is known for growing soybeans, there are many […]

Yard and Garden: Growing Petunias

Iowa State University Extension

Petunias are one of the most common annuals in garden centers each spring AMES, Iowa — Petunias are one of the most common annuals in garden centers each spring. Their colorful blooms grace containers, hanging baskets and garden beds all summer. In this article, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists answer questions about growing […]

Iowa Youth Crop Scouting Competition Provides Opportunity for Hands-on, In-the-Field Learning with ISU Experts

Iowa State University Extension

AMES, Iowa – Registration is open for the 2022 Crop Scouting Competition for Iowa Youth, presented by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management program and Iowa 4-H Youth Development. The 12th annual event will be held on July 28 at the Field Extension Education Laboratory, 1928 240th St., Boone. Middle school […]

Forage Options for Horses Described and Compared in New Guide

Iowa State University Extension

AMES, Iowa – Equine owners have numerous choices when it comes to which forages to feed their horses. In order to help make the decision easier, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released a new publication called “Forages for Horses in Iowa.” A dozen different species of legumes and grasses are covered, along with […]

Yard and Garden: Annuals for Shade

Iowa State University Extension

Considerations when selecting annuals for shade AMES, Iowa — The garden centers and greenhouses are fully-stocked with annuals for spring planting. Annuals are a perfect addition to the landscape to provide color that lasts throughout the summer. Although most annuals prefer several hours of direct sunlight for maximum growth and bloom, there are a few […]

United Way 2022 Grant Applications Available

United Way of Mahaska County

United Way of Mahaska County is now accepting applications from qualified 501(c)3 human services agencies for 2022 funding. To qualify, an agency must be established as a human service tax-exempt organization under the IRS Code Section 501(c)3. The grant requests agency information in the areas of constitution and bylaws, management, financial reports, statement of cooperation […]

         

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