PELLA — Two experienced professionals have been appointed by to lead the new division of student development and its co-curricular and developmental learning initiatives at Central College. Peggy Fitch will be the vice president for student development and will continue as professor of psychology. Charlie Strey, currently associate dean of student life, will serve as […]
Oskaloosa – Mahaska Health Partnership Infection Control Coordinator Kim Rutledge, RN, BSN, spent the day with Oskaloosa Preschoolers teaching proper hand washing techniques. “Good hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses, from the common cold to more serious illnesses such flu and even diarrheal diseases and pneumonia,” Rutledge […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Seventeen middle school students were honored at the first trimester awards assembly for achieving the Presidential Fitness Level in their physical education classes. To achieve this award the student must reach the 85th percentile in the follow fitness tests: The Mile Run, Push-up, Curl-ups (sit-ups), Sit and Reach (flexibility test) and the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa High School Drama Department will present its’ fall play ‘The Comedy of Errors’ this weekend. The play will be held on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM in the George Daily Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for Adults and $3 for Students. Activity Passes will be honored. The Drama Department presented the […]
The Annual Fruit and Nut sale for the Oskaloosa Band Boosters will be held October 24, 2011 through November 6, 2011. This year’s sale will feature the great fruit packages we have offered for the past several years, along with gift boxes of nuts and candy. Returning for a second year are gourmet cheesecakes in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For those not familiar with ‘Iowa Backroads‘ and all of the fantastic information and pictures about the places we call home around the State of Iowa, your in luck because Brian McMillian has a website packed full of the history of our state. Brian McMillian is the creator and publisher of ‘Iowa […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Parent/Teacher conferences will be held for the Oskaloosa Community School District on October 13th and 14th, 2011. The dates and times for conferences are scheduled as follows: October 13: 1:00 – 8:00 Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School October 14: 8:30 – 11:30 Elementary, Middle School and High School Please contact […]
University Park, Iowa – For those not familiar with ‘Iowa Backroads‘ and all of the fantastic information and pictures about the places we call home around the State of Iowa, your in luck because Brian McMillian has a website packed full of the history of our state. Brian McMillian is the creator and publisher of […]
The Eddyville / Blakesburg Marching Band had a great day in Cedar Rapids and Pella Saturday as they outscored a total of 16 other bands in two marching band competitions. In the afternoon, the band competed at the Linn-Mar Marching Band Contest and placed 1st in class 2A with a score of 73.8. The band […]
OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership Registered Dietitian Lea Rice encourages you to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables at every meal. September is National Fruits and Veggies – More Matters Month. “The visual used to illustrate dietary guidelines was recently changed from a pyramid to a plate,” Rice said. “This is to demonstrate […]
