Voting Locations: Mahaska County Conservation Environmental Learning Center: Adams, Lincoln, Monroe, Spring Creek, Keomah Village, University Park. Leighton Christian Reformed Church: Black Oak, Richland, Scott, Leighton, Pella. Fremont Community Building: Cedar, Harrison, White Oak, Eddyville, Fremont, Rose Hill. Beacon United Methodist Church: East Des Moines, Garfield, Jefferson, Wes Des Moines, Beacon. New Sharon City Park […]
Nov 5 2023 | Posted in
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Veterans Day is approaching and the Oskaloosa Student Council wants to show our appreciation to our local veterans. Our veterans have done so much for us through their selfless dedication and service to protect our country and they deserve appreciation on this special day. The Oskaloosa High School Student Council is hosting a Veterans Day […]
Nov 4 2023 | Posted in
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Friday, November 17, 2023 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Environmental Learning Center The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, November 17th from 11:30 am -12:30 pm at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center. Please let us know if you are coming. Reservations […]
Nov 3 2023 | Posted in
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023 9:30-10:30 am Environmental Learning Center Bring your children ages 5 and younger out to the Environmental Learning Center on Tuesday, November 14th from 9:30-10:30 am for the monthly Knee-High Naturalist program. This FREE program is designed to help foster learning about nature and exploring the outdoors. We ask that adults bringing […]
Nov 3 2023 | Posted in
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An Oskaloosa Community School District Press Release OSKALOOSA, IOWA — On October 14, the Oskaloosa High School Marching Band achieved a remarkable milestone by securing its 50th consecutive Division I (superior) rating at the Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA) State Marching Band Festival. The competition took place at Pella High School, with OHS competing […]
On Thursday November 16 Types of Gardening Techniques will be the topic at the Noon horticulture presentations by Mahaska County Master Gardeners Aideen Vega Van Auken and Ezra Mixdorf. You have heard of some planting methods, but probably not all of them. Learn more about how simple or complex various methods can be. The presentation […]
Nov 1 2023 | Posted in
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Join the Mahaska County Master Gardeners as they host a Herbal Tea Time and workshop on Thurday, November 16 at 6:30 pm at the Mahaska County Extension office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Mahaska County Master Gardeners Veronica Grim and Ann Evans will have an Herb Pesto Demonstration and a “Tea Time” talk. The Tea […]
Nov 1 2023 | Posted in
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DES MOINES-The Department of Management Division of Information Technology, formerly the Office of the Chief Information Officer, awarded $148,960,000 as part of the Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grant program. 39 broadband provider applications representing 47 Iowa counties received a Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA) for applications submitted under NOFA #008. This round of grant […]
Nov 1 2023 | Posted in
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OTTUMWA– Indian Hills Community College has been awarded a federal grant to strengthen cybersecurity training in rural Iowa. The Growing Rural Iowa’s Cybersecurity Workforce Project will enable IHCC to add more cybersecurity curriculum into its existing cybersecurity and systems administration associate of applied science degree program. Other project initiatives include restructuring the curriculum to add […]
Nov 1 2023 | Posted in
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by Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 1, 2023 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and administration officials are kicking off an “Investing in Rural America” event series, starting with a visit to a Minnesota farm Wednesday to announce nearly $5 billion for conservation, economic development and “climate smart” agriculture. Biden, who is running for reelection […]
