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OWLS Lunch & Learn “Backstage Pass to the ELC”

Mahaska County Conservation Board

Friday, September 9, 2022 11:30-12:30 pm Environmental Learning Center Reservations are needed! ***Note the new time! The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites adults of any age to the monthly O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) lunch and learn program on Friday, September 7th from 11:30 am -12:30pm at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center at Caldwell […]

Feed Fish Fridays!

Mahaska County Conservation Board

Friday, September 2, 2022 12:30 pm Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center FREE! Reservations are NOT needed. Come out to the Environmental Learning Center on Friday, September 2nd when the doors open at 12:30 pm and watch fish eat in the 1,000 gallon fish aquarium! Native Iowa fish of all kinds will be eating and swimming […]

Youth Outdoor Field Day Scheduled At Russell Wildlife Area

Ivan VanKooten provides safety instruction to one of the many youth who participated in Youth Outdoor Field Day at Russell Wildlife Area.

Saturday, September 24, 2022 8:00 am – 12:30 pm Bring the kids and family to the Mahaska County Conservation’s 19th Annual Youth Outdoor Field Day at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, September 24th any time between 8 am and 12:30 pm. The Mahaska County Conservation Board and many other local conservation groups and businesses […]

11th Annual Run in the Sun Coming Up Soon

Mahaska Health Partnership 'Run in the Sun' offers an opportunity for many people to participate.

A Mahaska Health Press Release 11th Annual Run in the Sun Next Weekend Over 150 runners and walkers are expected to participate in the 11th annual Run in the Sun on August 6th, which benefits Hospice Serenity House. Runners and walkers will gather at the Statesmen Community Stadium in Oskaloosa. Check-In is open from 7AM […]

OWLS Lunch & Learn “Fishing Basics”

Mahaska County Conservation Board

Friday, July 15, 2022 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) Lunch and Learn program on Friday, July 15th from 11:00 am -12:30pm at the Environmental Learning Center which is located at 2342 Hwy. 92., […]

Farmland Leasing Meetings in July/August

Cutting and shocking oats is a sign that fall is lurking around the corner, and that the Nelson Pioneer Farm is preparing for the Fall Festival.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is conducting farmland leasing meetings during July and August 2022. Meetings are coordinated by county ISU Extension and Outreach offices. The discussion will focus on various methods to determine a fair 2023 cash rental rate and the importance of good tenant/landlord communications. In addition, a brief economic outlook will […]

Pressure Canner Gauge Testing

Iowa State University Extension

Friday, July 15 10:00-2:00 PM Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa ISU Extension and Outreach- Mahaska County office is offering free pressure canner gauge testing. Pressure Canner dial gauges should be checked annually for accuracy prior to each canning season. Testing is quick and easy and only takes a couple of minutes. […]

BBQ-4-Badges Returns This Weekend

BBQ 4 Badges 2020

June 20th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Traveling through downtown Oskaloosa this weekend may be an olfactory experience as some of the best BBQ comes to town. BBQ-4-Badges is in its fifth year, and the event continues to evolve with participant and guest feedback. Wyndell Campbell, one of the event’s organizers, recently spoke with Oskaloosa News […]

Oskaloosa Main Street Preparing For 35th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade

Young George Bellinger dives into an ear of corn at Sweet Corn Serenade on Thursday evening.

The 35th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade will be held in downtown Oskaloosa on Thursday, July 28 from noon-9:00 p.m. Meals including corn, hamburgers, pie, and drinks will be available starting at 4:00 p.m. and will be sold until 9:00 p.m. or sold out. So many wonderful things are being planned for this year’s event, including […]

Learn How to Play Disc Golf

Mahaska County Conservation Board

Friday, June 24, 2022 6:00 – 7:00 pm Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center at Caldwell Park (free for all ages) The Mahaska County Conservation Board and the Oskaloosa Disc Golf Club is offering an evening Disc Golf class on Friday, June 24th from 6:00-7:00 pm to teach interested participants how to play disc golf. We […]

             

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