What: Cover Crop Informational Field Day Who: Farmers or landowners in Mahaska County When: Friday, April 8, 9:30 a.m. – noon Where: Gene De Bruin Cover Crop Demo Site at the junction of 285th and 290th St. Oskaloosa, IA 52577. In section 5 of Harrison Township. OSKALOOSA — Landowners, farmers, and anyone else who want […]
Learning to live with your wild neighbors is a joy for some and a struggle for others. We’ll explore some options for reducing the impact of moles, gophers, deer, raccoons, and other common garden invaders to your flower and vegetable plantings. We’ll also discuss ways to create wildlife habitats in your yard for songbirds, butterflies […]
Linda Spears, Mahaska County Master Gardener will offer an opportunity to learn about starting your own seeds. Linda has started seeds for over seven years, especially heirloom tomatoes. Linda and her husband have constructed their own small greenhouse. Bring your lunch and learn from Linda! The presentations will be held Tuesday March 15 at Noon; […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – A variety of benign (non-cancerous) conditions can affect a women’s reproductive system. Obstetrics and Gynecological Physicians (OB/GYN) specialize in the treatment of conditions affecting females. One common condition MHP OB/GYN Specialist Dr. Jeffrey Fowler treats is uterine fibroids. “Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus,” Dr. Fowler […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — “Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter…” These famous lines captivated young audiences for over one hundred years. Now, the magic of Peter Rabbit Tales comes to the George Daily Auditorium stage on Monday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. Based on […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership Board of Trustees is offering scholarships to benefit local graduating high school seniors who are pursuing a career in a health-related field. The MHP Board of Trustees will choose three students who will each be awarded $500 scholarships. Applicants must be graduating seniors from North Mahaska, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont or […]
PELLA, IA – Jon Miles of Oklahoma has been selected as the new Chief Executive Officer by the Pella Cooperative Electric Association (PCEA) board of directors. Jon will start on March 21. He succeeds John Smith, who will retire on March 31 after 25 years of dedicated service to the Cooperative. “I’m honored to have […]
Saturday March 12; 10 am Lisa Burke from the USDA Plant Introduction Station will share seed saver tips for home gardeners plus an insider look at mega scale seed saving at the Department of Agriculture. The presentations will be held Saturday March 12 at 10 am; at the Mahaska County Extension Office 212 North I […]
Learn how and the health benefits of cooking with honey from Mahaska Health Partnership’s Lea Rice RDN, LD. Lea provides inpatient and outpatient nutrition education, helping patients understand how their diet affects their overall health and well-being; including counseling patients with chronic health conditions. She is very involved in the community and enjoys sharing evidence-based […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Mahaska Health Partnership is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits throughout the month of March. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum. Most colorectal cancers grow slowly over several years and usually begin to develop in the […]
