Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is happy to bring to the community, Eggs and Issues! This legislative forum gives area residents an opportunity to learn more about the state, county, and local issues. The setting is informal and encourages those attending to personally meet and speak to their elected representatives, along with leaders in the […]
(DES MOINES) – This week, Rep. Dustin Hite (R-New Sharon) and Rep. Holly Brink (R-Oskaloosa) welcomed students from Oskaloosa Community High School to the Iowa House of Representatives. The students were visiting the Capitol to learn about the responsibilities of the legislators and the importance of state government. Pictured here is Rep. Dustin Hite (New […]
One-day event will offer foundational lessons for crop scouts AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer the annual Field Crop Scout School March 7, at the Scheman Building in Ames. Intended to be a foundational course, the Field Crop Scout School provides essential information for effective and efficient crop scouting. This […]
Fruit trees can be a beautiful and fun addition to any landscape, and they should be pruned to obtain good yields of high-quality fruit. There are three important aspects to pruning fruit trees: timing, frequency and procedure. Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach share information on how to prune fruit trees. To […]
Environmental Learning Center Saturday, February 1, 2020 9:00 am – Noon Come out to the Environmental Learning Center this Saturday, February 1st to pick up FREE cracked corn for bird feeding. From 9:00 am – Noon, the Mahaska County Conservation Board and Friends of Mahaska County Conservation will be on hand to help you get […]
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting Kristi Evans, President of the Iowa Regional Lily Society and NALS Lily Judge as a speaker on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:30 pm. She will present “Lilies all Summer”. Her presentation will be held at the Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street Oskaloosa. Kristi is […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Tara Stout, DNP, ARNP as the newest provider to the primary care team. Tara joins Mahaska Health after recently receiving her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. After graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2015, Stout served as a […]
Spring is a high-impact time in the garden, yoga can help with the wear and tear caused by repetitive physical activity in the garden. The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting Veronica Grim, as a speaker on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 7:00 pm. She will present “Yoga For Gardeners”. Her presentation will be held […]
TruBank Winter Concert Series Line Up The Oskaloosa Art Center has announced the dates and performers for the 2020 TruBank Winter Concert Series. Shows will be held at The Outer Space, located inside the Oskaloosa Art Center at 115 1st Ave West in Oskaloosa. Event dates and performers include: Saturday, February 8 – Kevin Burt […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Tickets are now on sale for “Share the Love – An Evening for Hospice” set for Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at Penn Central Mall. Now in its third year, proceeds from this highly successful fundraiser benefits the Hospice Charity Care Program at Mahaska Health. Tickets for the event are $50 each or […]
