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It is important this site remain a valuable resource for the Mahaska Community and are constantly striving to make this site the best it can be. We are anxious to know your thoughts. If you would like to see additional content, have suggestions, or find broken links please don't hesitate to contact the Web Site Content Coordinator though the contacts link to the left. Thanks for visiting!
Did you know ... The state's wine industry contributed $234 million to Iowa's economy in 2008, the Iowa Wine Growers Association said following an economic study completed by MFK Research of St. Helena, CA. In 2009, Iowa wineries sold 212,891 gallons of wine, representing 5.5% market share of wine purchased in Iowa, up from 5.25% in 2008. Visit www.iowawinegrowers.org.
Did you know ... According to www.2010census.gov, the participation rate for the State of Iowa in 2000 was only 79%. However, that's higher than the national participation rate of 72%. Maybe there's a reason there is such a marketing push for 2010 census participation.
Did you know ... 28.9% of the USA's population lives in the Central Time Zone.
Pacific: 16.4%; Mountain: 6.6%; Eastern: 47.5%; Alaskan: 0.2%; Hawaiian: 0.4%
(Source: USA Today and Census Bureau Data)
Did you know ... On May 21, 1934, Oskaloosa, Iowa, became the first city in the United States to fingerprint all of its citizens.
Heard on the Food Network: "Iowa has the most competitive State Fair with each contestant submitting an average of 50 entries." (The Food Network, "The Secret Life Of... Cooking Contests")
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 "Summertime, and the living is easy..." or so the song* goes. But with the questionable economy and Mother Nature's uncooperative attitude this summer, plans may require a little extra effort.
If your summer plans included visiting state park beaches, visit www.iowadnr.gov and click on "Beach Monitoring" before heading to the beach of your choice. High bacteria levels have recently been recorded which could put a damper swimming activities. Levels can change quickly so take a little extra time and become informed. Fortunately, there is also a special events calendar, current news, and state parks can be reserved on line for vacationers' convenience.
Staying closer to home this summer can be exciting no matter what your age. There are activities within the Mahaska Commmunity that can educate and entertain. For example, Summer Public Programs from Mahaska County Conservation include "Wonderful Waterfowl," "Fish Iowa," and "River Raiders Expedition." Visit www.mahaskaconservation.com for complete details. Adults may enjoy learning about Iowa Wineries and exploring the Iowa Wine Trail. Learn more by visiting Tassel Ridge Winery or www.tasselridge.com. Race fans have activities from the Southern Iowa Speedway and the Eddyville Raceway to choose from when staying within the Mahaska Community. There's the Lacey Complex, Recreation Trail, shopping, the Oskaloosa Public Library, the YMCA .... the list goes on and on and on. Click the Recreation link for a host of opportunities and information.
Planing to Experience Iowa? Visit www.traveliowa.com.
Share your ideas!
Do you have ideas or activities which worked well with your family this vacation season?
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Team Mahaska (by clicking the link or the Contacts tab and then Web Site Coordinator at the top of the page) and we'll post suggestions on the home page of our web site. Happy Summer!
* "Summertime" written by George Gershwin |
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Hospice Volunteer Training Offered |
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Iowa Hospice is holding volunteer trainings at the Oskaloosa Iowa Hospice Office, 212 1st Avenue East. These trainings are for Patient Care (in home), Patient Care (nursing home), Bereavement Support, Office Assistance/Staff Support, and Special Project Volunteers. The training dates are:
- Part 1, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Part 2, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Part 3, July 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact Penelope Clark for complete details or more information:
641.676.1799 or
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 Do you have an upcoming event which may be of interest to Mahaska Community Members? Submit your Calendar item to
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or fill out the information form when selecting the Web Site Content Coordinator in the Contacts link above. Calendar items can also be submitted by phone or fax at 641.673.7533. Remember to include the "who, what, when and where" and contact information so the event's posting is not delayed.
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