A major education debate is expected to take place during next session. I’m preparing by hosting town hall meetings and talking with students, parents and teachers. I’ve heard lots of ideas on how to keep Iowa schools and students competitive. This is the sort of grassroots approach that paid off when we made high-quality preschool […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 25th annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be making its way once again down the streets of Oskaloosa, and the Mahaska County Courthouse will be ready to look the part. Wednesday morning county employees were seen putting up the Christmas Tree on the main landing at the courthouse. Maintenance Director Troy Bemis […]
The Y Men’s club has been providing live Christmas trees to the Mahaska community for about 60 years. Charlie Kentfield, Bruce Seidrel and Charlie Purdue are just some of the original founders of Y Men’s Club in the 1950’s according to Don Swim, current club president. The annual Christmas tree sales are their major fundraiser […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska Habitat for Humanity recently broke ground on its 16th home in the Oskaloosa area. The 1,150 square feet home will be located at 1104 Mabel and is designed to house a family of five people. This particular home will be built to Energy Star 3 standards and includes several “firsts” in […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered all flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff Friday, December 2, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary C. Reiff, 22, formerly of Preston, Iowa. Cpl. Reiff was injured in action on November 18, 2011, when he was hit by […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Local students filled the display area occupied by ‘Remembering Our Fallen’ in Penn Central Mall Tuesday, learning about sacrifices made by others. But for one Oskaloosa student, this day had extra meaning, as his friends and classmates visited the display where his uncle is honored. Erik Leao said it felt “good” to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – You started somewhere. Now the Mahaska Wellness Coalition is asking you to “Step Along With Us” as we continue to focus on improving the health and well being of those in our community. Join us on Friday, Dec. 2 at Penn Central Mall (by Napoli’s restaurant) for a 1K walk that will […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Optimist Club honored two Oskaloosa Middle School students November 23 as Students of the Trimester. Keaton DeKock and Ruby Johnson, sixth grade students at the school were chosen by faculty and staff. The awards are given to Oskaloosa Middle School students after each trimester is complete. Seventh and eighth grade […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The 2011 Young Ambassador crowning took place Monday evening to a large crowd in the Penn Central Mall. The Young Ambassador Contest is in its 20th year. This year’s Young Ambassador crowning was again hosted by Steve Shettler of KBOE Radio. This year, 25 kids participated in the contests. Canisters for each child […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Christmas season is rapidly approaching and the Oskaloosa Area Association of Churches is again sponsoring the Annual Tour of Homes. The profits from this years event will be given to Crisis Intervention Services. This will assist the Crisis Center in providing support, resources, and hope for a better future to persons […]
