Mahaska County 4-H members exhibits were on display in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair this month. More than 3800 exhibits were displayed this year, showcasing excellence in project area learning by 4-H members across the state of Iowa. Divisions young people may exhibit in include agriculture and natural resources, creative arts, […]
Mahaska County 4-H members participated in livestock showcase events during the 2019 Iowa State Fair. “Youth gain so many positive skills by exhibiting in animal project areas,” Mike Anderson, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H youth program specialist and 4-H agriculture superintendent explained. “In all animal project areas, 4-H members can learn responsibility, sportsmanship, […]
Mahaska County 4-H members earned recognition as communicators at the Iowa State Fair. 4-H members compete in three categories of oral communication: educational presentations, working exhibits, extemporaneous speaking, and one category of visual communication. In educational presentations, the 4-H members teach their audience about a topic they selected and researched. In working exhibits, the exhibitors […]
Oskaloosa Public School Teachers that are new to the district were welcomed by the Oskaloosa Chamber Diplomats. Front row L-R: Alexa Wahlert, OES Special Ed; Megan Baker, OMS Special Ed; Rebecca Bock, MS & HS Teacher Librarian; Nicole Stewart, 6th Reading/Social Studies; Mackenzie Paris, OES Special Ed; Stephanie Visser, HS Science; Angie Hanson, Director of […]
Monday, August 26th – 1ST day of school August 26, 27, & 28 are 60 minute early dismissal days NEW START TIME FOR OMS & OHS 8:10AM – Classes Start Meet the Teacher and Open Houses Oskaloosa Elementary Meet Your Teacher • 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 22, 2019 Oskaloosa Middle School Open House […]
OTTUMWA — One of the legendary figures in Iowa’s athletic history will be coming to Ottumwa this fall to be the featured speaker for the 38th annual Indian Hills Community College Celebrity Night. Dan Gable has accepted an invitation to appear at the annual event, a main fundraiser for the Indian Hills Foundation. The exciting […]
OSKALOOSA, IA— The George Daily’s long awaited 2019-2020 Professional Season has been announced! There’s fun and laughter for everyone this season as humor, dance, and music take our stage! New this year, the show sponsors and the Auditorium would like to recognize different groups that impact our community. A group will be highlighted as our […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – (July 31, 2019) – MidAmerican Energy Company today launched a first-of-its kind effort in Iowa to establish a network of electric vehicle fast-charging stations in more than a dozen cities throughout the state. The company plans to build publicly accessible direct current fast-charging stations, with two charging plugs per station, in […]
Producers can gain valuable fertility management knowledge and learn more about soil testing AMES, Iowa – The cost of managing soil fertility in Iowa continues to change, with increased fertilizer input costs and a rising demand for nutrients from higher-yielding crops. To help producers understand the changes, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting […]
Oskaloosa, IA— August 1, 2019 — Ratcliff & Blake Insurance Professionals Inc. purchases MidWestOne Insurance Services, effective 7/1/19. MidWestOne Insurance Services, previously owned by MidWestOne Financial Group, was based out of Iowa City, Iowa, with agencies located in Oskaloosa, Pella, Melbourne and Cedar Falls. Ratcliff & Blake Insurance Professionals, owned by Billy Blake, President, and […]
