ALTOONA, Iowa ― Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is conducting farmland leasing meetings across 12 different sites in Central Iowa during late July and August. Among with current issues related to farmland ownership, management, and leasing agreements; the meetings will also cover the New Farm Programs: Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is offering school sports physicals throughout the months of July and August for middle and high school athletes. These reduced-rate exams will only be offered on three dates, two in July and one in August. On the Oskaloosa campus, exams will be offered by walk-in only on July 22, […]
You can count this year’s Bucket “O” Junk contest as a success! In the contests second year, eleven exhibitors picked up a bucket full of scrap metal pieces, worked with an adult mentor, gained welding skills, and created a piece of art! These art pieces were judged on Monday, July 14th. All participants received a […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Coal mining historian Doug Wilson will visit the Oskaloosa Public Library on Tuesday, July 22 to present “What About Muchakinock?” a historical look at the coal mining town in Mahaska County. The presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A on the third floor of the library. Wilson is a […]
The Bowfishing Association of Iowa will be hosting a bowfishing tournament called the “Southern Iowa Carpfest” on Saturday, July 26 from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. This annual tournament is held to raise money for the Veteran’s Airlift Command. Registration (at 6:00 am), a mandatory participant meeting (at 7:30 am) and weigh-ins (at 6:00 pm) […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Don’t forget to register for the Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation’s 4th Annual Run in the Sun on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Lacey Sports Complex Community Stadium. Run in the Sun is a 5K for runners and 1-mile Walk for all ages, abilities and even strollers. Race day registration begins at 7:30 […]
Leighton, Iowa – Nestled just off of Highway 163, among some gently rolling hillsides, sits one of the areas biggest tourist stops. The wine and beer craft industries have blossomed in recent decades, and Tassel Ridge Winery in Leighton is a prime example of technology meeting art. This past month, the winery held its first […]
The Oskaloosa 4th of July Committee will have 8 inflatable toys FREE of charge for kids at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds Friday July 4th from 12-4 pm. Hy-Vee will be selling Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Brat Patties. Sno-Biz will be serving FREE mini cups. KBOE will be broadcasting live from 12-3pm. Later that evening, the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Pregnancy is an exciting time in every woman’s life. However, Mahaska Health Partnership offers advice to keep mom and baby safe and healthy. Before becoming pregnant, it is beneficial to consult your primary care provider and address any health issues, including your family history. “It is important to review your health in […]
The Bill Riley Talent Search will be held on Monday, July 14th at 7 PM at the Grandstand Stage of the Southern Iowa Fair. There will be a sprout (ages 2-12) and senior (ages 13-21) division. The first place act in each division will advance to the Iowa State Fair. For entry forms, contest rules […]
