Knoxville, Iowa – Jeff Jorgenson, a local flight instructor and author of the award-winning book “Open Air Flight Club,” has taken a unique approach to support aviation education by donating his rare 1979 Mustang Pace Car Edition to be raffled off. The proceeds from the raffle will benefit the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Open Air Education, […]
OSKALOOSA, IA—The Osky Food Park, in partnership with the Mahaska County YMCA, is excited to announce the third and final installment of its highly successful summer Family Movie Night series. This free event will take place on Saturday, August 17, at the Osky Food Park (610 1st Ave. West). Event Details: Date: Saturday, August 17, […]
The public is welcome to attend The Eveland Access Campground Vendor Fair and Silent Auction on August 17th, 2024. The event will be from 10 am to 8 pm on the east side of the campground. There will be a potluck dinner from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. The Silent auction winners will be announced at […]
University Park, IA – The George Daily Auditorium will host a free concert featuring the acclaimed Nashville Americana duo Goldpine on Thursday, August 22, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Woodhaven Amphitheatre in University Park, offering a unique opportunity for music lovers in the area to experience the duo’s powerful live […]
The public is invited to see the gardens the Mahaska County Master Gardeners are involved with on Tuesday, August 27, beginning at 6:30 pm at the Herb Garden at Nelson Pioneer Farm, Oskaloosa. Other stops at the Flagpole Garden at the Mahaska County Extension office at 7 pm and Lacey Garden along the bike trail […]
Traveling Exhibit at the Environmental Learning Center July 24 – August 20, 2024 A traveling exhibit will be on display at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center from July 24 – August 20, 2024. Visit the Environmental Learning Center to see the exhibit with the theme of Monarchs and Milkweed: A Story of Survival! Open […]
PELLA, IA (07/15/2024) Central College’s Stavros Papakonstantinidis, associate professor of communication studies, and Oscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish and dean of the Class of 2027, were selected for the Vermeer Teacher Internship summer program. The program offers educators a unique opportunity to delve into the dynamic operations of Vermeer Corporation. This immersive experience provides […]
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 9:00-10:00 am Fossil hunting is a fun activity for all ages! From 9:00-10:00 am Wednesday, July 17th join Mahaska County Conservation naturalist, Laura DeCook, on a morning adventure to find fossils at Russell Wildlife Area. Please park by the Pond 1 parking lot (south side of pond next to 200th St.) […]
(Knoxville, IA, 7/8/24) For years, McKay Group has been more than just an insurance agency, with a commitment to protecting individuals and businesses as their own. Established in 1946, McKay Group has stood alongside its clients for generations, providing comprehensive solutions tailored to their unique needs. At the heart of McKay Group’s mission is a […]
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 1, 2024 Another Iowa community college will expand its commercial driving training program using federal funding secured this spring. U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn visited Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa Monday to announce the community college will receive a $1 million investment to build a new driving pad […]
