Tickets are available for the 2013 Mahaska County 4-H & FFA Quilt Raffle. The quilt can be viewed at the Mahaska County Extension office or online at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/news/quilt-raffle. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. All proceeds will be given as scholarships to graduating 4-H & FFA members. Please help to support our local […]
International Trade Forum Iowa Economic Development Foreign Office Representatives Wednesday, June 5 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Iowa Transportation Museum 829 Spring Street Grinnell, Iowa The Iowa Economic Development International Trade Department will have three of their foreign office representatives from Europe, Taiwan and China in Grinnell for an international trade briefing. Also speaking is the […]
Ames, Iowa – Cook This! is a culinary challenge where three-member teams compete in various challenges to demonstrate their knowledge in kitchen equipment, produce identification, and nutrition, as well as utilizing required skills and creativity in their food preparation. There are three age levels: junior (5-6th grade), intermediate (7-8th grade), and senior (9-12th grade). Along […]
The William Penn Athletic Training Office is proud to announce it will be offering the First Annual Athletic Training Camp later this summer. The camp, which is offered to all high school students, will be split into two camps from August 1-6. The first camp will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on August 1-3 for […]
Featuring “Parental Guidance” Remember the nostalgia of watching outdoor movies at drive in theaters? Let your family experience that fun by taking them to a Movie on the Barn on Saturday, June 1 at Caldwell Park! The Friends of Mahaska County Conservation will be showing outdoor movies on the barn throughout this summer. This Saturday’s […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In his medical practice, Mahaska Health Partnership OB/GYN Specialist Dr. Jeffrey Fowler educates women on urinary incontinence. “Adult women often suffer from symptoms of urinary incontinence which may happen without warning and can become worse as they become older,” Dr. Fowler said. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s and women’s golf programs are again joining together to host their annual four-person scramble fundraiser this Saturday. The scramble, which raises funds that will benefit the teams in a variety of ways, is set to take place at Oskaloosa Golf Course with tee-off at 1 p.m. Interested golfers can still sign […]
Cedar Rapids, IA (May 28, 2013) – ActionCOACH Heartland announced their first year partnership with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Mahaska Country office in Oskaloosa. Heartland presents the “Next Level Leadership” series for the local business community, which includes five “leadership workshops” starting in June and running through November. “We are excited to […]
Mahaska County 4-H will offer six different and unique learning opportunities for youth this June. The 4-H Summer Fun Day Camps are open to any youth, not just those who are members of 4-H or Clover Kids. Funding provided by Mahaska County Community Foundation, Mahaska County ISU Extension & Outreach and Mahaska County United Way […]
An average home with a roof size of 1,000 square feet will generate approximately 600 gallons of water from a one inch rainfall. By collecting and using this water to water plants in their landscape, rain barrel users help reduce the demand on water supplies, and reduce storm water runoff. The Mahaska County Master Gardeners […]
