FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) is a great opportunity for anyone in 4th-6th grade to make new friends, have fun, and become young engineers. FLL participants learn about programming robots to complete tasks and how to complete research to use technology to create solutions for real life problems. In 2013, FLL teams created solutions to natural […]
Mahaska County 4-H’ers earned recognition as communicators at the Iowa State Fair. 4-H’ers compete in three categories of oral communication — educational presentations, working exhibits, extemporaneous speaking — and one category of visual communication. In educational presentations, the 4-H’ers teach their audience about a topic they selected and researched. In working exhibits, the 4-H’ers invite […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Salt is a contributing factor in high blood pressure, a condition affecting 1 in every 3 American adults. August 29 is National More Herbs, Less Salt Day, and Mahaska Health Partnership has some tips on how to reduce your salt intake. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), everyone should […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – “A look at Oskaloosa, Iowa through the eyes of our visitors” is the topic of a special presentation by Roger Brooks, CEO of Destination Development International (DDI) on Friday, Sept. 19 at the George Daily Auditorium. The presentation is part of a special workshop, “Rediscovering the Greater Oskaloosa Area,” that is sponsored […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Department is hosting a Meet The Statesmen Night next Thursday, August 28. The event, which will be held in the center of Penn Central Mall, will be from 6-8 p.m. Fans of the navy and gold will get a chance to meet coaches and players from the WPU’s eight fall […]
Remember when sports weren’t all about winning and losing? Think back to when making friends and having the time of your life was the essence of every game. Can you recall those backyard pickup games you once had over games of football, basketball, soccer, horseshoes or whatever it was that made you smile? Through a […]
Mahaska County 4-H was very well represented in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on August 7-17. 4-H provides youth with opportunities to learn and grow in partnership with adult volunteers. Each exhibit that was on display at the Iowa State Fair was exhibited and selected for state during the Southern Iowa […]
Mahaska County 4-H’ers Exhibit Livestock During the Iowa State Fair Mahaska County 4-H youth showed livestock during the Iowa State Fair on August 7-17. “Youth gain so many positive skills by exhibiting livestock,” Mike Anderson, 4-H agriculture superintendent said. “The dedication, responsibility, decision-making and leadership they develop can prepare them for careers that use these […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Parents expect to lose sleep after their newborn is home, but many moms don’t realize that sleep may be an issue before the baby is born. Whether it’s a result of discomfort, fatigue or other complications, moms can miss out on the necessary sleep they need. Mahaska Health Partnership offers advice on […]
Mahaska County Extension is now enrolling for a Master Gardener training to begin September 9, 2014. Master Gardener trainees attend classes taught by Iowa State University Extension professionals in topics ranging from lawn care, flower and vegetable gardening, ornamental trees and shrubs, fruit crops and houseplants to insect, disease and weed control, soil and plant […]
