Mahaska County Ducks Unlimited is back! The new chapter is proud to announce they will be holding a sportsmen’s night out at the Oskaloosa American Legion August 24th starting at 6:00 pm. Hamburgers, brats, and all the sides will be served. Come join the fun with raffles, prizes, and drinks to help us celebrate the […]
Keota, Iowa – There are many good recipes for pie crust. The ones I will give you today are old ones Mom had, that I’m sure were favorites in her day and time. Today, I still hear people say that lard makes a very flaky pie crust and I believe it is healthier then the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – There is still time to register for the Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation’s 2nd Annual “Run in the Sun,” on Saturday, July 28 at the Lacey Sports Complex. “Run in the Sun” is a 5K for runners and 1-mile Walk for all ages, abilities and even strollers. Race day registration begins at 7:30 […]
Tuesday, July 24th 7 – 9 pm 19th Century Barn Dance – Square, Round, and Contra Dancing. Band: The Janssens. Caller: Heather Roorda. Families welcome, partners not needed, no experience necessary, dances taught by caller. Free admission, donations welcome. Tuesday, August 21st 7 – 9 pm. 19th Century Barn Dance – Square, Round, and Contra […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – If you have questions about Medicare, Mahaska Health Partnership has Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors available to assist you. SHIIP provides free informational materials as well as one-to-one assistance with questions and problems related to Medicare benefits, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare insurance claims and other related issues. According to MHP […]
On Thursday and Friday, the Southern Iowa Fair was crowded with many 4-H & FFA members and their horses. The show on Thursday started at 4:00 pm with Poles and Barrels, and other fun events. The show on Friday began at 8:00 am with Halter, and ended with Trail. The judge on Friday was Laura […]
On Thursday, July 19th afternoon local 4-H’ers and Clover Kids members brought out their pets to show off tricks, some great costumes and what they know about raising their pet. Results are as follows: (Each class winner received a purple ribbon) Best of Show Clover Kids Pet – Allison Walker, Clover Kids Best of Show […]
The beef was at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds on Thursday morning. 4-H and FFA members led their cattle into the pavilion where tension was high to see who would have the best breeding and market beef animals at the 2012 Southern Iowa Fair. For hours before the show, exhibitors were prepping the animals to make […]
4-H’ers worked hard to show their Meat Goats on Wednesday afternoon at the Southern Iowa Fair. The pressure was on judge Doug Glosser as he selected the best of the best at the show. Results from the event are as follows: Champion Market Meat Goat: Emily Peters Reserve Champion Market Meat Goat: Austin Lanphier Junior […]
The rabbit barn was all a-fuzz on Wednesday evening as 4-Her’s scrambled to prepare their rabbits for show. Judge Brent Rice, saw several little hoppers and the following are his decisions. Senior Showmanship Champion- Trey Rutledge Intermediate Showmanship Champion- Kara De Bruin Junior Showmanship Champion- Katrina Elliot 6 Class Rabbits Californian – Sr. Buck – […]
