Oskaloosa, February, 2016: SHARE Iowa is pleased to announce its recent hire of Jen Gillespie as Community Developer. Gillespie will be responsible for increasing awareness and participation in existing host sites, work on the development of new host sites, and facilitate volunteer training programs. “I was attracted by SHARE Iowa’s mission to promote volunteerism through […]
INDIANAPOLIS 2nd, February 2016/National FFA Organization – The Oskaloosa FFA chapter in Oskaloosa, IA has been awarded $2,500 as part of the FFA: Food For All program. The nationwide program provides grant money to local FFA chapters to support year-long service-learning projects that address local hunger needs. The Oskaloosa FFA plans to help fight hunger […]
Following a comprehensive search process, Christian Opportunity Center has promoted Bre Brooks to Human Resources Director after seven years with the organization in two different positions. Brooks began her time at COC as a Human Resources Associate in the winter of 2008. After 17 months, Brooks transferred to Program Coordinator, a position she has held […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Lead is a metal found naturally in the environment and some household products. While small amounts of exposure are usually harmless to adults, it can cause a variety of health complications for young children. Mahaska Health Partnership stresses the importance of lead testing for children. “With the recent crisis developing in Flint, […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership celebrated National Patient Recognition Day on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Inpatients received a purple carnation in a vase, along with a card of thanks, delivered by MHP Whispering Tree Gifts Volunteer Floral Designer Dorothy Vos. “We know our patients have a choice when it comes to their healthcare,” MHP Chief […]
On January 28, 2016, Oskaloosa Elementary School held their first-ever produce taste testing event! Program director Julie Miller secured funding for taste-testing through a Team Nutrition grant as well as a grant from the Chef Ann Foundation. Students taste tested jicama & cherry tomatoes. Once tasted, then the students voted on whether the produce was […]
Central United Methodist Church will be holding their annual “Fat Tuesday” Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, February 9th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Pancakes, sausage and a beverage will be served for a freewill offering. All proceeds go to support the Team HOPE and their local and outreach Mission Service. This February they will be traveling […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Friday, Feb. 5 is National Wear Red Day, a day when the American Heart Association encourages everyone to wear red and bring awareness to cardiovascular disease and its effect on women. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease and stroke are responsible for 1 in 3 deaths among women each […]
FREMONT – Members of the Fremont Lions Club theatre group are busy with rehearsals for their annual play. The cast of “Virgil Wins The Lottery” will present the show Feb. 12, 13 and 14 at Fremont School. The play is another hillbilly story of Virgil (Shannon Bethune), a simple country boy, who buys a lottery […]
The KIIC Regional Farm Show kicks off Friday January 29th at Bridgeview center and will feature popular guest speakers, a ‘sold-out’ vendor arena, and live entertainment. The best part is it’s all free! John Whitaker, Ken Root, Mike Pearson, Senator Joni Ernst and others will all appear or be guest speakers at the annual show. […]
