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 […]
Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct the eighth annual Round Up at the register from July 1-20 at all 139 store locations. Customers will have the opportunity to round up to the next dollar or provide an additional donation on their grocery bill to help fund Variety’s mission. […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – This summer, the Mahaska County YMCA is bursting with activities for all ages, offering everything from summer camps to swim lessons, coed softball, and fitness challenges. “Since we moved, we’ve increased our membership by more than 50%,” said Katy Greene, Director of Membership and Marketing. “We want to offer programs so that […]
Learn about Effects, Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed. Often people in early stages of Parkinson’s disease assume their symptoms are part of normal aging or are due to other health problems they may […]
Mahaska County office of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) along with the Mahaska County Master Gardeners will host a local Urban Prairie Field Day Tuesday, July 9, beginning at 5:30 pm at the NRCS – Oskaloosa Service Center 2503 Todd Street, Oskaloosa. Please park in the parking lot and on side streets. Other stops for […]
The Board of Oskaloosa Christian School is pleased to announce that Mr. Joel Rietema has signed a two-year contract to serve as our principal. Mr. Rietema was employed as our interim principal this past school year and we now welcome him to this permanent position. Joel Rietema is a lifelong Christian school student, supporter, and […]
