Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Mahaska County is proud to announce a partnership with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to host an Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vendor training on March 14 and May 30 at 9 am. This training is for fruit and vegetable growers, as well […]
A warm February is causing concern for Iowans with gardens and outdoor plants February 28, 2024, 11:11 am | Aaron J. Steil, Jeffery Iles AMES, Iowa — Recent warm temperatures across Iowa have many gardeners concerned as they see buds on trees and shrubs swell and break, and foliage of perennials and spring bulbs emerge […]
Oskaloosa High School and Middle School are thrilled to announce their upcoming choir concert, a musical showcase featuring the exceptional talents of over 100 dedicated student singers. This eagerly anticipated event will highlight the hard work and passion of the students from the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Middle School Choir under the direction of […]
Preregister before February 13 for spring commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Mahaska County will host a Seed Treatment Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office […]
The Indian Hills JazzFest, a tradition that has been taking place for 31 years, will be held in Warrior Junction in the Advanced Technology Center on the Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa campus on Friday and Saturday, February 23- 24, 2024. The weekend of jazz will feature a high school jazz band competition on Friday […]
Oskaloosa Student Council will be holding their annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on January 26th starting at 5:45 in the small gym. This dinner will last until after half-time of the boy’s basketball game. There is no fee for this event but there is a free will donation. The proceeds will go to help the student […]
***The event has now been rescheduled for January 25th The Mahaska County Conservation Board is inviting the public to a crucial meeting on January 11, 2024, at the Environmental Learning Center in Oskaloosa, Iowa. This gathering, in collaboration with Iowa State University’s Community Design Lab, is a significant opportunity for community members to voice their […]
Eating healthy while sticking to a tight grocery budget, isn’t always easy to accomplish but it can be done. Cathy Drost, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Human Sciences, Food and Health Specialist will present strategies you can implement to save money on food expenses. Learn to incorporate new ideas into menu planning and food […]
November 28, 2023 “Wolves and Wild Lands” Exhibit Makes a Stop at the Environmental Learning Center- The International Wolf Center’s “Wolves and Wild Lands” exhibit has been traveling across Iowa and is making a stop at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center from December 1-29, 2023. This exhibit brings fascinating stories of wolves and their […]
November 28, 2023 “Wolves and Wild Lands” Exhibit Makes a Stop at the Environmental Learning Center- The International Wolf Center’s “Wolves and Wild Lands” exhibit has been traveling across Iowa and is making a stop at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center from December 1-29, 2023. This exhibit brings fascinating stories of wolves and their […]
