Is your little sprout blossoming into a garden expert? Join Linn County Master Gardener Chris James as she shares a peek at many beautifully written and illustrated books for children to enhance their gardening experiences. The presentation will be Saturday April 9 at 1 pm at the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street, […]
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be discussing eating in season. We will concentrate on eating fruits and vegetables in season, food preservation and storage (including tips), and local foods. The idea exchange is Tuesday April 5 at 7 pm at the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Idea Exchanges are similar […]
SHARE Iowa participated in Volunteer Iowa/Iowa Mentoring Partnership’s annual Day at the Capitol on March 15, 2016 at the State Capitol Building in Des Moines. Jen Gillespie, Community Developer, joined representatives from other service programs from across Iowa to meet with legislators to communicate the importance of the volunteer sector. According to the latest report […]
The Mahaska County Community Foundation announces that it will again have grant funds available to give away to qualified recipients. The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) was organized in 2005 in response to a new law passed by the Iowa Legislature. As just a few Iowa counties were receiving the financial benefits of gambling profits, […]
William Penn University is hosting a Visit Day for nurses interested in learning more about the William Penn University RN to BSN degree program. It will be held Friday, April 1 from 10:45 am–1:00 pm on the Oskaloosa campus. The RN to BSN Nursing program, under the leadership of Director Brenda Duree, received national accreditation […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Change the world at the Robots after school theatre camp with the George Daily Youth Theatre! Camp starts the week of March 28. “Last year in our Zombies camp, we created this group of characters and this world that also had robots,” explained Andy McGuire, Education Director at the George Daily Auditorium. […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – You’ve probably heard ‘eat more fiber’ at some point, but do you know why it’s so important? Dietary fiber can help relieve constipation, maintain a healthy weight and lower your risk of a variety of health complications. Mahaska Health Partnership shares ways to increase your fiber intake and how it can improve […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Through demonstration of compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, the services of Mahaska Health Partnership (MHP), have again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. MHP voluntarily takes part in the accreditation process every three years to assure the care the health system is providing […]
The annual William Penn University Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the student group P.A.S.S. (Programming Activities for Students by Students), will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at 4:00 pm on the front lawn of Penn Hall. Children of the community are invited and should bring their own Easter basket or bag. In the event […]
Oskaloosa–The Mahaska Communication Group (MCG) is happy to announce special programming on its local access Channel 7, beginning Wednesday, March 16. MCG will be providing a simulcast feed of the NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championships. MCG will show all of the early rounds of the men’s tournament on Channel 7 beginning Wednesday, March […]
