A Speaker Series will be hosted by the Mahaska County Master Gardeners Tuesday evenings in March held at the Mahaska County Extension Office Auditorium at 7 pm. These meetings are free and open to the public. All interested gardeners are encouraged to attend. Master Gardeners will hold a food drive for the Ecumenical Cupboard at […]
The next Gardener’s Idea Exchange at the Mahaska County Extension Office will be Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7 pm. The event is hosted by the Mahaska County Master Gardeners. It is free and open to the public. All interested gardeners are encouraged to attend. Companion Planting is the planting of different crops in close […]
The William Penn University Alumni Association once again is hosting the Green Dress Project fashion show. It will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Musco Technology Center (MTC) on the William Penn campus. Buy the dress of your dreams for $10 or bring in a gently used prom dress […]
The Iowa State University Extension Master Gardeners of Mahaska County are offering classes for beginning gardeners to gain the knowledge and skills to become successful gardeners. The classes are designed for beginners; however, any interested gardener is encouraged to attend. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings at 6;30 pm at the Mahaska County Extension Office. […]
First part of the second week of ‘Where in Mahaska County’. So far, 5 days and 5 different people have guessed the pictures. Some of them have been guessed very quickly, others within the hour. After I post the picture, I will make a post on our Facebook Page where people can make their guesses […]
Pella Reads Three Cups of Tea “One Book, One Community” Central College Cultural Affairs Office, The Pella Public Library and the Pella Welcoming Community Team have joined together to promote “ Pella Reads Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and to support the Pennies for Peace charity. The kick off event is scheduled for […]
Starting the second week of ‘Where in Mahaska County’. So far, 4 days and 4 different people have guessed the pictures. Some of them have been guessed very quickly, others within the hour. After I post the picture, I will make a post on our Facebook Page where people can make their guesses about the […]
In 2010, for our family of three, I spent a total of $4026.43 on groceries (after using coupons). This amount includes any cleaning supplies that I don’t make, dishwasher detergents, soaps, home and beauty products and paper products. This amount also includes meat. I saved $863.86 using coupons. That is $77.43 per week net for […]
Up to day 4 of ‘Where in Mahaska County’. So far, 3 days and 3 different people have guessed the pictures. The first 2 were guess fairly quickly, yesterdays it appears too some time longer. (not real sure as I was at the Courthouse) I hope today’s proves to be a challenge as well. After […]
The New Year is upon us and the Y is the place to jumpstart and complete your fitness goals. The Y has plenty to offer all of those whose resolution this year is to take the weight off, and keep it off. Currently, the Y offers fitness classes from the beginner to the more advanced […]
