The Iowa Master Gardener program and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are once again offering a series of summer garden webinars for the general public. Trees are one of the most valuable components of home landscapes. Because weather patterns over the past couple of years have taken a toll on landscape trees, and because […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – [August 15, 2014] Representative Guy Vander Linden celebrated the last day of YMCA Summer Camp this year by fishing with Y “campers” at Lake Keomah. Representative Guy Vander Linden has a long history of supporting the Mahaska County YMCA through membership and volunteer service with the Y Men’s Club. He has continued […]
KIIC along with Cargill, Ottumwa are teaming up for the area’s first Bacon and Brew event Saturday August 23rd at the Bridgeview Center. The event replaces the O-Town BBQ fest that has been held in June at the same location. Joe Milledge, Owner of Thunder Country KIIC says they wanted to provide a fun event […]
Mahaska County Historical Society/ Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum in Oskaloosa Quarterly Meeting and Pot Luck Supper Monday Night, August 18, 2014 Supper: 6:30 pm Bring a dish to share and your own service. Program: 7:00 pm Steve Ferguson from Iowa Finance Authority Steve is a Program Specialist for the Iowa Agricultural Development Division of […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – When it comes time to select a hospice organization for you or a loved one, there may be many options to choose from. Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know that there are important questions to ask when making this decision. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, there are […]
It’s been nice to be able to have a garden again this year. I enjoy watching things grow. And of course, we also enjoy the fresh produce just-for-the-picking in our backyard. Now it’s time to think about putting away some of our garden surplus for the winter months that lie ahead. Sometimes it’s hard to […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiopulmonary Services will be offering a seven-week Freedom from Smoking Clinic beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9. Freedom from Smoking is an educational series offered by the American Lung Association that emphasizes long-term freedom from smoking. According to Certified Facilitator Mary Burbank, RRT, RCP, each smoker who joins will develop an […]
The What Cheer Opera House Band invites you to the fourth show of the 2014 season Saturday, August 16th at 7:30 p.m. Please note we are having our shows this season on the third Saturday of the month. Regulars for this show will be Margie and Harvey Calvin, Oskaloosa; Doris Hicks, Rose Hill; Ross Knipfer, […]
Canoe & Kayak River Float Saturday, August 16 9:00 am launch from Eveland Access to Hardfish Access SIGN UP TODAY! Join MCCB, Mahaska Wellness Coalition, Mahaska County YMCA and Wapello CCB on a canoe and kayak float down the Des Moines River. We will launch from Eveland Access at 9:00 am and arrive at Hardfish […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Hernias are a common ailment facing individuals of all ages and usually produce no symptoms. Mahaska Health Partnership wants to share the risk factors associated with hernias and ways to prevent and treat them. According to the National Institutes of Health, a hernia occurs when part of an internal organ or other […]
