It’s Simply Spring at the Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum. It’s all things spring: baby animals, wooly sheep, heirloom plants and flowers, green grass, sprouting fields, new exhibits, and family fun. Join us for the season’s Free Opening Day, all day, May 4th in Oskaloosa. You’ll find us just East of Hwy 63, 2 miles […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common intestinal disorder that can cause cramping, abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) explains IBS as abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits including, but not limited to, diarrhea, constipation, cramps, bloating, bowel mucous and a […]
Oskaloosa – April, 15, 2013. The Oskaloosa Rotary Club stays busy with ongoing service projects. Just one of those projects is the Rotary Gateway Gazebo on the south side of Highway 92 on the west side of town. This weekend, Rotarians Alan Fender, Jeff Akers, Rob Taylor and Merri Chris Hawker volunteered their time and […]
Plant Sale Scheduled The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold their eighth annual plant sale Saturday May 11, 2013. It will be held 8 – 11 am at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office. They will be selling a nice selection of annuals, perennial divisions, as well as second time around gardening items. Proceeds […]
Women to build homes in partnership with local low-income families May 4 – 12 Oskaloosa (April 12, 2013) – Area women are invited to grab their hammers and volunteer during Habitat for Humanity’s sixth annual National Women Build Week. During the week of May 4-12, more than 300 Habitat affiliates nationwide will host women build […]
On Saturday, April 20th, celebrate “Earth Day” by joining the Mahaska County Conservation Board and the Mahaska Wellness Coalition on a trail hike around the White Oak Conservation Area. The hike will begin at 1:00 p.m. During the hike, hikers can help clean the park by picking up litter. Also, the MCCB Director, Dave Sedivec, […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The first day of spring was just a few weeks ago, which means that allergies are here! Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know how to combat your seasonal allergies and enjoy the great outdoors as the weather warms up. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), spring […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – If you’re struggling to fall asleep at night and never seem to be able to get enough sleep, Mahaska Health Partnership advises a change of habits before using sleeping pills. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), most adults need 7-8 hours of sleep each night to feel rested and […]
The Regional Alliance is pleased to host a “Fraud Prevention for Business Owners” Lunch and Learn on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Grinnell Steakhouse, 2110 West Street South in Grinnell. Speakers include Special Agent, Brian Endrizal with the US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Jeff Travis, […]
The next quarterly meeting and potluck will be held in Bradbury Hall on Monday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. Don Paustian of Toledo, Iowa, will give a presentation on “World War II in the South Pacific Onboard the USS Honolulu CL48.” Follow the life of a decorated light cruiser from her launching through the attack […]
