MAHASKA COUNTY YMCA TO OFFER KIDS CLASS Oskaloosa, Iowa, February 27, 2015– A new kids program will be offered at the Mahaska County YMCA starting Friday, March 27th at 4 PM. “There is a need in this community for an organized, health minded class for kids. This will be an exciting opportunity for our youth […]
Jeremy Cochran is an ISU Forestry graduate with concentration on timber management and has been an Iowa District Forester for 13 years, 5 years for District 7 which includes Mahaska County. His topics for the presentation include Corrective Tree Pruning, Ash Alternatives, and Timber Stand Improvement. His presentation will be Tuesday, March 17 at 7 […]
One Good Reason to Avoid Unhealthy, Expensive Food Choices OSKALOOSA, IA- March 11, 2015- With rising prices and lower incomes, it is becoming more and more apparent that we are living in trying times. Many are struggling to pay their bills and put nutritious food on their table. Large employers are cutting jobs. Food stamp […]
KEOKUK COUNTY – Students from Tri-County Community School took on a leadership project and raised funds to benefit children utilizing the visitor’s lounge at Mahaska Health Partnership’s Emergency Services in Oskaloosa. The students were members of Ricochet, a middle school leadership initiative created and sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Iowa 4-H. According Michele […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The process used to educate is always evolving. Today, besides technology, students learn from doing hands-on, by being challenged to demonstrate what they learned, and how they got to that conclusion. This past week, the doors to the Oskaloosa High School opened up in the evening to allow students, teachers, parents and […]
Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation will host a Dare Ya’ “expo event in the Mall designed to be an interactive introduction of all of the incredible clubs, activities, events and organizations available right here in our own community. The event is open to the public and will be held at Penn Central Mall on Sunday, March […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Applications for college scholarships from Mahaska Health Partnership are available to high school seniors pursuing a career in a health-related field. The deadline for submitting applications is April 17. Three students chosen by the MHP Board of Trustees will be awarded $500 scholarships. Applicants must be graduating seniors from North Mahaska, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Even when you feel fine, it’s important to schedule regular visits with your primary care provider. Check-ups and screenings throughout life can catch medical issues early or prevent chronic illnesses. Mahaska Health Partnership suggests screening guidelines for men to stay on top of their health. “Many people only go to the doctor […]
Julie Johnston, Jefferson County Master Gardener and member of Russ O’Hara, the Harshbarger, Midwest and American Hosta Societies will present Tuesday, March 10 at 7 pm at the Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Her hosta interest began 20 years ago, and she now has 175 varieties. (She acknowledges she isn’t done […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – This coming week, the Oskaloosa High School will host a Project Based Learning event. The PBL Showcase will run from 6 to 8 pm on March 10th at the Oskaloosa High School. Molly Sterner, PBL Instructor with the Oskaloosa School District, describes what Project Based Learning is. “Project Based Learning is an […]
