Oskaloosa, Iowa – Project Based Lessons are something Oskaloosa High School Principal Stacey Bandy says the school has put a lot of work into. “With Project Based Lessons… we must do presentations,” says Bandy. The school was filled with students demonstrating how they have put those lessons to practical use. Examples of the collaborative work […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Quilts are works of art and love that are passed down for generations. Once a needed skill for comfort and warmth generations ago, today’s quilts are, more often than not, works of art given to a special person by the maker of the quilt. A labor of love, passed along, still providing […]
OSKALOOSA – The Exchange for Entrepreneurs held a special event at On The Green recently where successful business owners shared their stories to nearly 20 in attendance. Exchange member Rob Taylor said, “We as business owners and business dreamers are always learning from those who have been down a path similar to ours, learning from […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Statistics and feedback are driving factors behind developing a plan, to provide the needed health care resources for the residents of Mahaska County. A survey was made available to residents, who answered questions and provided feedback. That information, provided by 248 respondents, will be used to help prioritize those things that we, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With less than two years on the job, Oskaloosa Police Officer Austin Rogers is chosen as Officer of the Year. Rogers started out in college seeking a degree in physical therapy but he quickly changed his mind after the first year. Rogers had met a person at the gym who was in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Owning a brick and mortar location is a continual battle to preserve what, in many cases, are old and historic buildings. The process of obtaining and writing the grant started in September of 2015, with the assistance of Area 15 Regional Planning, and with the help of Karen Hafner, Main Street Oskaloosa, […]
The 2017 General Assembly began work on January 9, when re-elected and newly elected Representatives and Senators took the oath of office, pledging to uphold the Constitutions of the United States and State of Iowa. It is an honor to begin my second term serving the residents of Senate District 40, which includes all of […]
My fifth year of service to you has begun. I am glad the election is over and all those yellow signs are out of sight. I am very honored that you have again placed your faith in me. I have a new clerk, Moriah Wright, who has an aunt in Centerville. She helps keep me […]
Week two of the 2017 Legislative Session brought more information and some movement of legislation. The budget shortfall is still the major focus for House Republicans and we are doing everything we can to provide necessary services, while allowing Iowans to keep more of their hard earned money. Below you will find some helpful information […]
Mahaska County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Mahaska County has been chosen to receive $5,444 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that […]
