ISU Extension and Outreach of Mahaska County and Mahaska County 4-H are offering this great, fun-filled, and hands-on day camp for any youth in third-fifth grade. Participants will learn about reptiles and amphibians through hands-on experiments, crafts and activities. Participants will take part in activities like making a cup’o’frog eggs, tiny turtles, sticky toes, bone-ified […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Cargill’s plant in Eddyville has been honored for its achievements in workplace safety. The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) presented the award as part of its 2013 Safety Awards Program, which recognizes those corn wet milling facilities with outstanding safety records. Cargill’s facility was among the winners of the One Million Hour Award. […]
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a small beetle that kills all species of ash trees, including green, white, black and blue. This federally regulated insect has been found in four Iowa counties and has the potential to spread across the state. There will be two informational meetings concerning the presence of emerald ash borer […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – After 52 years of dedicated service to the William Penn campus community, Professor Robert Barnes has decided to retire from teaching, but will continue his role as campus photographer. Staff, faculty, and students will be celebrating the many years of humble service provided by Professor Barnes from 4:30–6:00 pm on Friday, December […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services will be offering Mental Health First Aid Training on Friday, Jan. 10 from 8 am to 5 pm in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center (entrance #3) on their campus. “There are many types of mental illnesses people might experience at some point in their lives,” MHP […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa resident Michelle Purdum is helping to bring a fun and creative event to Oskaloosa this Friday night. It’s a social event, but one that helps to spark creativity. “About a month ago, I was invited to a private party that involved Wine & Canvas painting with friends. I’d heard of these […]
The Mahaska County Historical Society invites you to share an “Old Time Country Christmas” at Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum. This Christmas celebration will remind you of days gone by when winters chill nipped at the corners of fire lit homes. Come and share a slower paced holiday celebration. Hear choirs singing in the Coal […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – With the holiday season upon us, Mahaska Health Partnership Clinical Dietitian Lea Rice urges everyone to make healthier eating choices. “Many individuals attend multiple holiday celebrations in a short amount of time,” Rice said. “Unfortunately, many of these celebrations involve large amounts of food that are not always the best for us. […]
4th Annual Christmas Walk – November 30th downtown Oskaloosa from 9:00am to 4:00 pm. Young Ambassador Crowning – December 2nd at Penn Central Mall at 6:00 pm. Home Decorating Contest – Judging takes place December 2nd starting at 6:00 pm Window Display Contest – Judging takes place December 5th 5:30 To 6:30. 19 participating businesses. […]
The Christmas season is rapidly approaching and the Oskaloosa Area Association of Churches is sponsoring the Annual Tour of Homes. We invite you to spend Sunday afternoon, December 8, 2013, from 1-4 p.m., visiting these beautifully decorated homes, visiting with friends, and preparing for the Christmas Season. The host church this year will be Central […]
