Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Course Offered March 27

Preregister before March 20 for fall commercial pesticide applicator training recertification Iowa State University and Outreach Mahaska County office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be […]

OVA Honor Roll for 2nd Trimester

Oskaloosa Community School District MAR 07, 2024 Oskaloosa Virtual Academy (OVA) had 7 students that made the honor roll for the 2nd trimester of the 2023-2024 school year. These students earned a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher. Ayla Donohue – 9th Grade Lilyona Isley – 9th Grade Barbara Meade – 10th Grade Libby […]

2nd Trimester Honor Roll Released for OHS Oskaloosa Community School District MAR 05, 2024 OHS had 307 students that made the honor roll for the 2nd trimester of the 2023-2024 school year. These students earned a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher. The student names noted with an asterisk (*) earned a 4.0 GPA. […]

OMS Releases 2nd Trimester Honor Roll

Oskaloosa Community School District MAR 07, 2024 OMS had 156 students that made the honor roll for the 2nd trimester of the 2023-2024 school year. These students earned a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher. The student names noted with an asterisk (*) earned a 4.0 GPA. 7th Grade Hazel Adam * Evan Allison […]

William Penn University Hosting Inaugural Worldview Forum

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) — William Penn University is creating a forum for our community to exchange information about important social concerns of today. The inaugural Worldview Forum will be a discussion between industry and educational professionals on the many impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including the short and long-term implications of AI. The forum is not […]

Penn Central Mall Set to Host Pre-Season Race Car Show

March 15 & 16 Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa is proud to host the Southern Iowa Speedway Pre-Season 2024 Race Car Show, March 15th and 16th. Drivers expecting to compete at the Southern Iowa Speedway in 2024 will have their shiny new race cars on display during Mall hours Friday, March 15th […]

Mahaska Health Offers Free ‘Lunch and Learn’ Opportunities at the YMCA

In Partnership with the YMCA in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Health is delighted to offer free monthly health education opportunities to the Mahaska County community. On the second Friday of each month, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, specialists from Mahaska Health will visit the YMCA to present information on the topic of their expertise and answer […]

ISU Extension in Mahaska County hosts Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program Training on March 14 and May 30

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 […]

Yard and Garden: How to Manage Garden Plants that Break Dormancy Early

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 […]

IHCC Releases 2023 Winter Term Honor Roll

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the 379 students who were on the college’s academic Honor Roll for the 2023 Winter Term. To be included on the Honor Roll an IHCC student must be enrolled full time and have a grade point average for the term of […]