The Oskaloosa Police Department Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs September 29, 2012 at Mahaska Drug. On Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Oskaloosa Police Department and the Drug Enforcement administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, […]
Mahaska County 4-H’ers performed during the Share-the-Fun event in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair. Share-the-fun participants perform vocal or instrumental music, dance, humorous skits, monologues and specialty acts. “Performers receive evaluation comments from a judge, but are not ranked,” said Mitchell Hoyer, program coordinator for Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth […]
Mahaska County 4-H’ers earned recognition this week as communicators at the Iowa State Fair. 4-H’ers compete in three categories of oral communication — educational presentations, working exhibits, extemporaneous speaking — and one in visual communication. In educational presentations, the 4-H’ers teach their audience about a topic they selected and researched. In working exhibits, the 4-H’ers […]
4-H members from across the state completed projects throughout the year. As they completed projects, some were turned into 4-H exhibits that were judged and on display at the county fairs. A selected group of exhibits was chosen during each county fair to represent each county at the Iowa State Fair in August. Exhibits from […]
Mahaska County 4-H youth showed livestock during the first and second week of the Iowa State Fair. “Youth gain so many positive skills by exhibiting livestock,” Mike Anderson, 4-H agriculture superintendent said. “The dedication, responsibility, decision-making and leadership they develop can prepare them for careers that use these skills.” Mahaska County exhibitors placed as follows: […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Twenty years ago the Oskaloosa Optimist Club held its first Tri-Star football skills event. On September 14, 2012 the club will once again host the event. Open to all fourth, fifth and sixth grade girls and boys who reside or attend school in Mahaska County. There is no cost to participate. Free […]
Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Montezuma and Oskaloosa, Tuesday, September 4, 2012, for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative, will be at: Montezuma City Hall from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Oskaloosa Public Library from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Johnson will be on […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to welcome Licensed Massage Therapist and Oskaloosa native Michelle Hynick. “We are very pleased to have Michelle joining our staff,” MHP Executive Director of Clinic Services Kevin DeRonde said. “She is a unique addition to our team that patients are sure to benefit from and enjoy.” Hynick […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students do better in school when their parents are involved in their learning. In September Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is sponsoring an interactive webinar for parents, grandparents and teachers with tips on how to help children and youth be successful learners. The free webinar is Monday, Sept. 10, 8-9 p.m., […]
PELLA — Conner Grennan will be on campus to talk about his memoir “Little Princes,” Thursday, Sept. 13. Grennan’s book was chosen as the 2012 common read. This is the sixth year of the college’s common read program—which brings together Central College faculty, staff and incoming students through literature. The common read is a centerpiece […]
