PELLA — Kathy Kelly, three-time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, will be visiting the Central College campus on Sept. 13. Kelly is an author, peace activist and co-coordinator for Voices for Creative Nonviolence, an organization attempting to end U.S. warfare. Dedicated to understanding the plight of those in war-torn countries, Kelly has lived side-by-side […]
When: Friday, November 2nd at 8:00 am Where: Michael J. Manatt Community Center (Brooklyn, IA) How to Register: Visit www.iowainnovationgateway.org Iowa Innovation Gateway, its partners and the Iowa Economic Development Authority are hosting: “Risk and Rewards, an Exporting Conference” to be held November 2, 2012 from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Michael J. […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership has scheduled the eighth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk for Friday, Oct. 5 on the Square in Oskaloosa. MHP Director of Radiology Julie Hartke explained that the walk is held from Noon to 1:00 pm. “We hold the walk on the Square during the noon hour because many people […]
Iowa Innovation Gateway, its partners and the Iowa Department of Economic Development are hosting Risk and Rewards, an Exporting Conference November 2, 2012 from 8am-1:30pm at The Michael J. Manatt Community Center in Brooklyn, Iowa. Participants will hear from Michael Flaherty, Canadian Trade Minister and FBI Agents who will address economic espionage and safe guarding […]
Mahaska County Conservation Board is partnering with Mahaska County Pheasants Forever to host an evening workshop for landowners and hunters interested in learning how to manage for mourning dove habitat. The workshop will be held in the conservation center at the Russell Wildlife Area on Tuesday, October 9 at 6:00 PM. Kevin Andersen with the […]
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MidAmerican Energy Company partners with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the Plant Some Shade residential tree-planting program to provide affordable and desirable landscape trees (6-8′) for residents to purchase and plant on their property for long-term community reforestation. The distribution in Oskaloosa also partners with Mahaska County Extension, City of Oskaloosa and […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership made its social media presence known as the health system unveiled its new Facebook site to the public. There are currently over 400 million people using Facebook across the globe and MHP officials said they plan to use their new social media presence to provide a sense of community […]
Youth from across Iowa showcased their culinary skills at the Iowa State Fair. The third annual “Cook This!” culinary challenge was held in the 4-H Exhibits building. “With a great turn out and a large amount of participation, this summer’s contest was a success,” said Steph Ferguson, special events coordinator with Iowa State University Extension […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – One in four American adults will have a mental health problem in a year. Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services is offering Mental Health First Aid training September 20 and 21 from 9 am to 4 pm. “This Mental Health First Aid training is a great opportunity for our community,” MHP Behavioral […]
