Each year on Day of Caring, volunteers set aside projects at home and work to help local non-profits and community members finish theirs. On Day of Caring, United Way aims to bring friends, families, co-workers, and community members together to make a positive impact in Oskaloosa and the surrounding area. This year’s event falls on […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa, July 24, 2015) – MidWestOne Insurance Services announced the hiring of Billy Blake. Blake is a Commercial Insurance Agent and Oskaloosa native. He was previously the Director of the Big M Agency in Grinnell, an in-house agency for Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company. “I love finally working in my home community. I’m excited that […]
Become an Iowa Master Gardener by completing the core training course this fall at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Mahaska County office. Gardeners will learn best practices for choosing plants, designing gardens, and managing pests. Classes start on September 29; are from 6:30-9:30pm with an orientation class on September 15. Classes run for […]
What does it take to raise a Bucket/Bottle calf? This is something that hardworking 4-Her’s have learned firsthand. On Wednesday afternoon, 4-H members were interviewed privately with judges. Following the Beef Show on Thursday, the same 4-H members completed a live interview with their calf and their judge. After hours of interviews and judging, judges […]
The beef was at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds on Thursday morning. 4-H and FFA members led their cattle into the pavilion where tension was high to see who would have the best breeding and market beef animals at the 2015 Southern Iowa Fair. The morning began extra early, as 4-H and FFA members began to […]
Trophies, banners, and ribbons were held high by some very deserving, hard working 4-H and FFA members on Tuesday at the Southern Iowa Fair. Swine Judge, Kelle Sheets, had the grueling task of selecting the winners of this years Swine Show. Results of the show are as follows: Top Ten Derby Formula Winners: – 1st […]
Exhibitors prepare months in advance to compete at the Southern Iowa Fair. On Wednesday, it was the Dairy Goats and Cows time to shine. As many activities occurred around the fairgrounds, the dairy show attracted people of all ages. The high-quality animals put on a great show for those in attendance. The dairy judge, Maaika […]
Trophies, banners, and ribbons were held high by some very deserving, hard working 4-H and FFA members on Tuesday at the Southern Iowa Fair. Swine Judge, Kelle Sheets, had the grueling task of selecting the winners of this years Swine Show. Results of the show are as follows: Champion Commercial Gilt: Adam Giltner Reserve Champion […]
On Tuesday and Wednesday 4-H members set the stage to show their oh so many talents at the Southern Iowa Fair Free Stage. 4-H members shared their talents by taking part in Share-the-Fun, Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits. It takes a lot of courage to get up in front of a crowd, but these 4-Hers […]
The Sale Ring was filled with lots of Educational Facts about Chickens on Tuesday Morning. Due to the Avian Influenza fairs were not allowed to have any birds exhibit. In Place of the show they had a Birdless Bird Show where the exhibitors were allowed to bring an Educational Poster to help take place of […]
