OSKALOOSA – According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nearly 65 million Americans will be freelancers, temps and independent contractors by the year 2020. Stepping outside the comfort zone of being employed to build upon the dream of being a business owner cannot be easy. The Exchange for Entrepreneurs in Mahaska County has talked […]
Oskaloosa – Martha Comfort, Stephanie Cornelder, Judy Lewis and Ken Ward received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds during a special recognition ceremony held June 10, in Ottumwa. Martha Comfort was honored with an individual award having been nominated by Crisis Intervention Services for her volunteer activity. […]
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will have an informational booth at the Oskaloosa Farmers Market in Oskaloosa the last Tuesday and Saturday of each month. Stop by and ask a Master Gardener your gardening questions! Mays dates are Saturday May 28 8- 11 am and Tuesday May 31 4- 6 pm. The Osklaoosa Farmer’s Market […]
Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be present at the Mahaska County Extension office on Tuesday mornings 9-11 am and 1– 3 pm for client inquires; Memorial Day through Labor Day. Clients may be horticulture inquires to the office Monday – Friday during office hours 8 am – 4 :30 pm for the Master Gardeners during […]
OSKALOOSA – Kim Stutting, originally from Wisconsin and a William Penn University graduate, has been hired as Mahaska County YMCA’s Youth Coordinator. Under the direction of Kathy Chamra, YMCA Child Care Director, the position has been vacant for some time but Chamra said the ideal candidate has now been hired. “I am excited for Kim […]
OSKALOOSA – Warmer weather means outside play and swimming pool fun, and the Y is offering activities in both. YMCA Group Swimming lessons are available for adults and kids of all ages, and registration is underway for Adult Sand Volleyball. Group Swim Lessons – Swimming is a great life skill and a fun summer activity. […]
Middle school can be one of those awkward times in a students’ life. Finding ways to help a student move from child to adult can be a challenge. Oskaloosa Middle School has taken on a program to assist some of those students make that transition. The Best Buddies Program helps students form meaningful friendships with […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Prepare yourself for a Summer of Wonder with the George Daily Youth Theatre Summer Camp where you can become a hero, a villain, a wizard, or anything you can imagine. You can create, discover, explore, wonder, play games, sing, dance, and most of all, act! “I hear from kids that the opportunities […]
Ottumwa, IA, May 4, 2016 – Sieda Community Action Behavioral Health and Treatment Services has received a three-year accreditation by CARF International; CARF’s highest level of accreditation available to a behavioral health program. With this, the Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment services is one of a handful of programs in Southeast Iowa accredited to serve […]
