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Pella Christian Graduate Crowned Southern Iowa Fair Queen
A 2024 Pella Christian graduate was crowned as the Mahaska County Fair Queen at the Southern Iowa Fair on Tuesday. Amelia Boender, who graduated from Eagle Lane in May, was chosen as the winner of the Southern Iowa Fair Queen Contest and will represent Mahaska County at the Iowa State Fair in August. Over the course of her four years at Pella Christian High School, Boender served as the president, secretary, and treasurer of the school’s FFA program and participated in cross country, basketball and track and field. Boender said that it was an honor to be crowned the Mahaska County Fair Queen.
Monarchs & Milkweed: A Story of Survival
A traveling exhibit will be on display at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center from July 24 – August 20, 2024. Visit the Environmental Learning Center to see the exhibit with the theme of Monarchs and Milkweed: A Story of Survival! Open hours are Monday-Wednesday 12:30-4:30 pm, Thursday-Friday 12:30-7:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The ELC is located at 2342 Hwy. 92, Oskaloosa, IA 52577.
Monarchs and Milkweed: A Story of Survival
Traveling Exhibit at the Environmental Learning Center. A traveling exhibit will be on display at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center from July 24 – August 20, 2024. Visit the Environmental Learning Center to see the exhibit with the theme of Monarchs and Milkweed: A Story of Survival! Open...
Oskaloosa-Mahaska County Parks and Greenspaces Story Map
The city of Oskaloosa collaborated with the Mahaska County Conservation Commission and Iowa State University's Community Design Lab to craft a comprehensive parks vision plan. This initiative involved a thorough inventory and assessment of current parks, open spaces, and trails, culminating in the creation of an informative map. These efforts to improve Oskaloosa's parks system directly support Goal 1.4 of the City's FY24-26 Strategic Plan, which focuses on enhancing arts, culture, and recreation amenities and opportunities.
Pella City Council to Discuss SCRAA Future Tuesday
Following a motion by the South Central Regional Airport Agency board to indefinitely pause development of a regional airport in Mahaska County, the Pella City Council will discuss their options at Tuesday’s meeting. No formal action will be taken, but the council will get to ask questions about how...
INFORMATION MEETING ON SE CONNECTOR PROJECT IN OSKALOOSA SCHEDULED
OSKALOOSA — As part of the US-63 to IA-23 SE Connector project, Mahaska County and the City of Oskaloosa will hold a public information meeting on July 23rd to introduce the project to adjacent property owners and answer any questions regarding the project. In addition to the construction of...
Fossil Hunt at Russell Wildlife Area
Fossil hunting is a fun activity for all ages! From 9:00-10:00 am Wednesday, July 17th join Mahaska County Conservation naturalist, Laura DeCook, on a morning adventure to find fossils at Russell Wildlife Area. Please park by the Pond 1 parking lot (south side of pond next to 200th St.) The...
37th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade
One of Mahaska County’s favorite celebrations is right around the corner! Bring your family and friends to Sweet Corn Serenade located in downtown Oskaloosa on Thursday, July 25!. This year’s festivities include a craft and vendor show, the Farm Bureau Kids’ Zone complete with many fun family activities, including...
Permanent pause on regional airport planned near Oskaloosa
After 14 years of legal wrangling, plans for a $30 million regional airport between Pella and Oskaloosa are officially paused. In 2012, elected officials in Pella, Oskaloosa and Mahaska County signed an agreement creating the South Central Regional Airport Agency to build and operate an airport in rural Mahaska County. Landowners at the site objected to the use of eminent domain to seize “prime farmland” for the project and they sued. Mahaska County Supervisors who took office in 2017 tried to get the county out of the deal. The two cities then sued Mahaska County in an attempt to enforce the agreement.
Public Invited to Informational Meeting, US-63 to IA-23, SE Connector Project
As part of the US-63 to IA-23 SE Connector project, Mahaska County and the City of Oskaloosa will hold a public information meeting on July 23rd to introduce the project to adjacent property owners and answer any questions regarding the project. In addition to the construction of a new roadway...
Mahaska County: I-Spy Hike
All ages are invited out to the Environmental Learning Center on Thursday, July 11 at 6 pm for a fun, outdoor I-Spy Hike. Naturalist, Laura DeCook, will take you on a short hike to look for objects that should not be found in nature. It’s not as easy as you think! Sign up today for this fun adventure.
Police: Barnes City Man Arrested after Apartment Search
A Barnes City man faces charges after an apartment search for alleged photographs on his electronics. 60-year-old Paul Westphal of Barnes City was charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. On June 28, authorities say a search was conducted in an apartment on Pine Street after the Mahaska County Sheriff’s...
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