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Albia Main Street program receives national accreditation
The Albia Main Street program has received national accreditation after a recent visit from Main Street America. During the July visit the local Main Street program got feedback about their work and the community. They were also scored on six standards. Albia’s program will be nationally accredited through 2026. Pictured left to right are Albia Chamber Main Street Executive Director Laura Teno, board treasurer Cindy Cronin, board president and Organization Chair Scott Fry, board member Audrey Rockwell, board secretary and Design Chair Anna See, and board member Michelle Van Polen.
Council meeting addresses wide range of issues
Superintendent Sam Swenson appeared before the City Council at last week’s meeting to report that the community electronic sign project is currently on hold pending sale of the property where the sign could be located. He asked the Council to consider ways in which a School - City partnership could benefit both entities in emergency situations for maintenance and snow removal. He also reported that the school is working to purchase a building for a childcare center in Moravia, and he hopes that the City will assist with TIF (Tax Increment Financing).
Sharla Stogdill wins Sweepstakes award for counted cross stitch
Moravia City Clerk Sharla Stogdill is a whiz with numbers, keeping the books balanced and the finances in order at City Hall. But when it comes to needlework, her skill with numbers is even more impressive. She is a talented and award winning counted cross stitch artist and her work earned her 11 – yes 11 – ribbons at the State Fair, which in turn meant she also won the Sweepstakes award for her division for garnering the most ribbons this year.
MAHASKA CHAMBER AND DEVELOPMENT TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETING ON TRANSFORMATIVE TRANSLOAD FACILITY PROJECT
OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa residents are invited to a community meeting on August 28 at 8:30 a.m. at the Environmental Learning Center to discuss a transportation development that could enhance the local economy and improve transportation infrastructure. The meeting will present the findings of the Oskaloosa Transload Facility Feasibility Study, conducted by the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group in partnership with Mahaska County and the City of Oskaloosa.
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