by Kaila Wheeldon Oskaloosa, Iowa – Five members of the Oskaloosa FFA chapter had participated in strategic planning for the 2012-2013 school year on August 1st and 2nd. The officers traveled to Waterloo to the Days Inn hotel for the officers retreat. Part of the planning sessions were tweaking the chapters program of activities, setting […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Pinocchio is coming to Penn Central Mall! This musical theater production written by John Morley will be performed on Friday and Saturday, August 3 and 4, at 6:30 pm and on Sunday, August 5 at 1:30 pm. Tickets may be purchased at Gardner-Collier Jewelry or at the door. Ticket prices are $5 […]
A day-long canoe float on the Des Moines River is being planned for Saturday, August 18th by the Mahaska County Conservation Board and Mahaska County Wellness Coalition. The float will begin at 9:00 am at Eveland Access and end at the Hardfish Access near Eddyville. A limited number of canoes, kayaks, life jackets and paddles […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, August 1 through 7, Mahaska Health Partnership emphasizes the value of breastfeeding for mothers and children alike. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated around the globe to encourage breastfeeding as a means of improving the health of babies. Breastfeeding is […]
Oskaloosa – July 27, 2012 Brooke Beers spent her junior year in Belgium through the Rotary Youth exchange. She returned to Oskaloosa just in time for the fair. “What a culture shock…coming from Europe to the fair in Oskaloosa,” said Brooke during a recent presentation to the Oskaloosa Rotary Club about her experiences. Beers spent […]
Cedar, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation nominated the Cedar Livestock 4-H Club for a Governor’s Volunteer Award. The Cedar Livestock 4-H Club has actively participated in the Adopt-A-Highway project for 10 consecutive years and was selected to be recognized by Iowa’s Governor, Terry Branstad. They have received a certificate of appreciation sealed by […]
Newton, Iowa – The NASCAR Nationwide Series makes its return to the Iowa Speedway on Saturday August 4th. If your not familiar with the Iowa Speedway, it’s a 7/8 mile short track that drives like a super speedway. It was also the first track built with safer barriers in place at the time of construction. […]
Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Montezuma and Oskaloosa, Tuesday, August 7th, 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 wants to inform you of the causes, symptoms and treatments for migraines. According to the National Institutes of Health, a migraine is a very painful type of recurring headache that often causes nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. People who are prone to migraines describe the pain […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Board of Directors at United Way of Mahaska County is taking applications for special grant funding. Any non-profit, 501(c)3 human services organization can apply. “The special grant process reflects United Way of Mahaska County’s strategic effort to expand services and reach into our community, by distributing additional dollars available to respond […]
