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 […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — As the new school year approaches, the stores are filled with notebooks, bookbags, and other back to school essentials. While it’s important to be physically prepared to go back to school, mental preparedness should also be on your list. The National Mental Health Alliance found one in five young adults live with […]
Saturday, August 18 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Eveland Access to Hardfish Access Join the Mahaska County Conservation Board on a canoe and kayak float down the Des Moines River. We will launch from Eveland Access at 9:00 am and arrive at Hardfish Access by 3:00 pm. There is no cost for this event and […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Youth soccer players from throughout Washington D.C. were on hand today for the unveiling of a new mini-pitch at Petworth Recreation Center, as part of a national effort to positively impact the lives of young people through participation in the sport. The event was attended by youth soccer players who are members […]
OTTUMWA, IA – Community 1st Credit Union is pleased to announce Ditxa Richards has been named Oskaloosa branch manager. Richards will oversee the credit union’s Oskaloosa location after being at C1st for seven years as an assistant branch manager and personal representative, both behind the phone and in person. Most recently, she was the assistant […]
Wednesday, August 15 Thursday, August 16 Russell Wildlife Area 5:00 – 9:00 pm (both days) This course is free of charge, but space is limited and pre-registration is required at www.iowadnr.gov. Anyone born after January 1st, 1972 must attend a Hunter Education course before they are allowed to purchase an Iowa hunting license. Any person […]
Saturday, August 11 Russell Wildlife Area 10:00 am Dutch Oven Mini-Lesson 12:00 pm Lunch on the Table Celebrate summer with the Mahaska County Conservation Board by joining us at a picnic with yard games and food made in Dutch ovens or over the campfire. If you would like to learn more about Dutch oven cooking, […]
Tuesday, August 7 Russell Wildlife Area I-spy books are a lot of fun for all ages…how about taking it outdoors? The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites you to come out to the Russell Wildlife Area On Tuesday, August 7th and take a hike down a trail to find hidden objects. Some won’t be easy to […]
Mahaska County Extension is now enrolling for a Master Gardener training to begin September 4, 2018. Enrollment is due August 24. Mahaska County will use a “flipped” classroom for their core training this fall. In flipped classrooms, the recorded presentations by ISU professionals are viewed on your own outside of class. Class (face to face) […]
