MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership joins the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) in a new effort focused on improving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among Iowa’s teens and pre-teens. “Approximately 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV, and around 14 million people become newly infected each year,” MHP Public Health Coordinator Patty […]
Sep 29 2015 | Posted in
Lifestyle |
Read More »
Saturday, October 3rd will be the annual Trunk and Tailgate sale hosted by Central Reformed Church. The sale will feature over 30 vendors selling a wide variety of items. The event was started out of a perceived need for a garage sale venue for those who are not able to host one at their home. […]
Sep 29 2015 | Posted in
Events,
News |
Read More »
Hannah Howard with Trees Forever (TF) will present how native plants provide so many benefits, not only to us but also our wildlife and pollinators! Come find out how you can use more native plants in your landscaping and how it will benefit pollinators. Her presentation will be Monday, October 12 at 6:30 pm at […]
Sep 29 2015 | Posted in
Events |
Read More »
Bring your lunch and learn about Fall Garden Tasks on Friday October 16 at Noon at the Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. You may bring your meal to the program. It is open to the public and free to attend. Prior registration is not required, but appreciated. The workshop is geared […]
Sep 29 2015 | Posted in
Events |
Read More »
By. Brayden Wald, Oskaloosa FFA Reporter Oskaloosa FFA is hosting a Feed a Farmer event on Thursday, October 8th, we will be serving burgers and chips at DFS (2905 S 33rd St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577). Friday, October 9th, the Oskaloosa FFA will be delivering meals to farmers out in the field. Contact Bret Spurgin (641) […]
Sep 29 2015 | Posted in
Events |
Read More »
By. Brayden Wald, Oskaloosa FFA Reporter On September 22 the Oskaloosa FFA took a school bus of students to Osceola, Iowa for a CDE(Career Development Event) day. There was a total of 3 teams of Novice Livestock Judging. These teams include Johnathan Veenstra, Tim Degroot, Colten Orndorff, Michael Vanderhyde,,Stephen Terrell, Brayden Wald, and Seth VanderEken. […]
Sep 29 2015 | Posted in
Education,
News |
Read More »
Polka music. Beer. Sausage with sauerkraut. Everything Oskaloosa needs for its very own Oktoberfest. Mahaska Young Professionals is partnering with the Cellar Peanut Pub to host the event on Saturday, October 3rd. “We’re really excited to be hosting a major event this year,” said Tiffany Korn, event organizer for Mahaska Young Professionals. “The Pub has […]
Sep 29 2015 | Posted in
Events,
News |
Read More »
by Keith Fisher Have you ever looked up at the night sky and thought, “Wow. The moon is freaking huge.”? Tonight will be a special treat. Tonight marks a rare occasion as the Sun, Earth, and Moon align in a way that will cause the Earth’s shadow to blanket the moon. This is called a […]
Sep 27 2015 | Posted in
Events,
News |
Read More »
