
The Mahaska County Extension office will be hosting “What’s Up Wednesdays” this spring (March – May); on Wednesdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm. These informal conversations will be about various topics during the free lunch and learn. Bring your own lunch, have your questions answered, and join the conversation! What Up Wednesdays will offer a […]
Mar 24 2019 | Posted in
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Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park Wednesday, March 27, 2019 11:00 am – 12:30 pm The OWLS – Older, Wiser, Learning Seniors, is a new “lunch and learn” group program with the Mahaska County Conservation Board and is designed for adults and senior learners with an interest in nature, environmental science and conservation topics. Programs are […]
Mar 24 2019 | Posted in
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Saturday, March 30 10:00 – 11:00 am Environmental Learning Center, Caldwell Park Bring your family and friends out to the Environmental Learning Center on Saturday, March 30 from 10:00 – 11:00 am for the Annual Maple Syrup Festival. Laura DeCook, the Mahaska County Conservation Board naturalist, will demonstrate and explain how to tap trees and […]
Mar 21 2019 | Posted in
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From the twinkling strings that sparkle on our Christmas trees, to the glowing strands that adorn our homes – magical lights brighten our holidays, and remind us to be merry all season long. The Mahaska community has so many bright points to celebrate – our schools, local businesses and organizations, and many wonderful citizens. Parade […]
Mar 20 2019 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IA— Thanks to popular culture, John Denver’s music is echoing across the world once again. Ted Vigil’s John Denver Musical Tribute pays homage to this musical icon and is for long-time fans and new. Ted Vigil is a singer, songwriter, tribute artist, and longtime fan himself of John Denver. His tribute is not an […]
Mar 16 2019 | Posted in
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The Mahaska County Extension office will be hosting Colin Johnson Swine Field Specialist at “What’s Up Wednesdays – Lunch and Learn” this Wednesday March 27; 11:45 am – 1:15 pm. At What’s Up Wednesday, ISUEO specialists and county staff will be available for informal conversations each Wednesday March – May. Bring your own lunch, have […]
Mar 14 2019 | Posted in
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Original works by local high school students due April 12th Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that high school students in the Iowa’s Second Congressional District may now begin to submit their original artwork to be considered for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition is hosted by the United States House […]

OTTUMWA — The annual Diversity Conference, hosted by Indian Hills Community College, will be held on Friday, Mar. 22, on the IHCC Ottumwa campus. The mission of the conference, which is being offered for the 15th year in a row, is to educate attendees about diversity-related topics, including such things as age, race, creed, color, […]
Mar 7 2019 | Posted in
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The Mahaska County Extension office will be hosting Diane Van Wyngarden Tourism Specialist at “What’s Up Wednesdays – Lunch and Learn” this Wednesday March 20; 11:45 am – 1:15 pm. At What’s Up Wednesday, ISUEO specialists and county staff will be available for informal conversations each Wednesday March – May. Bring your own lunch, have […]
Mar 7 2019 | Posted in
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The Mahaska County Extension office will be highlighting Suzette Striegel, Mahaska County Extension Horticulturist at “What’s Up Wednesdays – Lunch and Learn” this Wednesday March 13; 11:45 am – 1:15 pm. At What’s Up Wednesday, ISUEO specialists and county staff will be available for informal conversations each Wednesday March – May. Bring your own lunch, […]
Mar 1 2019 | Posted in
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