4-H members from Mahaska County were selected to advance to the Iowa State Fair during the 4-H Communications Event at the Southern Iowa Fair. 4-H’ers were selected in the areas of Share-the-Fun, Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits, and Extemporaneous Speaking. Communications is one of the program priority areas of 4-H. 4-H members are strongly encouraged to […]
2018 Iowa State Fair Static Exhibit Results 4-H members from across the state had static exhibits selected to advance to the Iowa State Fair. Those exhibits were on display for the duration of the 2018 Iowa State Fair in the 4-H Exhibit Building. Exhibitors were recognized with ribbons: Blue – 1st, Red – 2nd, White […]
The Alley KADTS from Oskaloosa would like to say thank you to all volunteers everywhere! Today while in The Alley, when our volunteer cleaners and sign hangers showed up at the same time, we were reminded of all of the volunteers that help keep The Alley in Oskaloosa going strong. The guys that hang all […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –Podiatrist Dr. Alyssa Zacharjasz and Family Practice Physician Dr. Mark Zacharjasz have joined the medical staff at Mahaska Health Partnership early this month. “We are very excited to welcome these talented physicians to our team,” said Mahaska Health Partnership CEO Kevin DeRonde “Dr. Alyssa Zacharjasz and Dr. Mark Zacharjasz both offer talents that […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Cargill in Eddyville recently donated $14,239 to the community on Tuesday. The funds raised by a golf tournament in July were matched by Cargill and will go towards United Way’s Operation Backpack/Back to School Fair and to the Mahaska County Homelessness Coalition. Mahaska County United Way Director Amy Meyer said, “Without a […]
Monarch butterfly populations are currently low due to many factors. One way citizen scientists can help populations rise is to rear monarch caterpillars or assist the monarch caterpillar in reaching the adult stage. The Richardson family reared their first monarch caterpillar following the Iowa State Fair in 2013. They have reared them each year since, […]
Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold Tomato Fest 2018 on Tuesday, August 28 at 6 pm we will be learning about tomato growing and highlighting ISU Extension tomato preservation resources. We will taste heirloom tomatoes and tomato recipes. It will be held by the garden at the Mahaska County Extension Office. The event is open […]
LONDON, ENGLAND–As the 2018-2019 English Premier League (EPL) season kicks-off, five clubs are set to unveil new pitch lighting at their home grounds, significantly enhancing visibility, broadcast quality, energy efficiency, and the overall stadium experience for players and spectators. “Using LED for the field-of-play lighting offers many benefits that previous light source technologies simply cannot,” […]
Mahaska County Extension will have informational meetings on the upcoming Master Gardener training on August 21. They will be held at Noon and 6 pm. Those who love gardening, learning more about it and helping others; may enjoy Master Gardener training. Those interested in learning about Master Gardener training are encouraged to attend one of […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) — STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has been an area of focus for education and business over the last decade. What has been an even greater focus is including STEM practices in early education and beyond. William Penn University’s own Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics, Breanne Garrett, has been highly devoted to […]
