Mahaska County Wind Farm Now Complete

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Rick Watts

(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) — MidAmerican Energy Company has announced that it has completed two new wind farms in Iowa that add 338 megawatts of wind generation capacity, with one of those farms located in Mahaska County.

According to a news release sent by MidAmerican, the Beaver Creek Wind Farm in Boone and Greene Counties as well as the Prairie Wind Farm in Mahaska County are now in operation. The 168-megawatt Prairie Wind Farm began generating electricity in the Fall 2017, with the final four megawatts put into service Jan. 2018.

Construction started in the spring of 2017, following approval by the Iowa Utilities Board in 2016.

“We’re committed to providing reliable service and outstanding value to our customers, and wind energy accomplishes both,” says Mike Fehr, vice president of resource development at MidAmerican Energy. “Wind energy is good for our customers, and it’s an abundant, renewable resource that also energizes the economy.”

The release states that MidAmerican Energy anticipates that renewable generation will equate to more than 90% of its customers’ annual retail electricity usage by 2020.

By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

Eggs and Issues Lined Up for Saturday

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Rick Watts

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Another session of Eggs & Issues, organized by the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 8:30-9:30 AM at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa. Attendees will be able to listen to updates from Iowa State Representative Guy Vander Linden, Representative Larry Sheets, and Iowa Senator Ken Rozenboom. After the guests give their updates, attendees will then be able to ask questions for a limited amount of time.

According to a news release sent by OACDG, this will be the last time Reps. Sheets and Vander Linden, as well as Sen. Rozenboom participate as the featured guests this season. The setting is informal and encourages those attending to personally meet and speak to their elected representatives.

This session will be moderated by Oskaloosa Mayor David Krutzfeldt.

“Thank you to George Daily Auditorium staff for volunteering to assist with the sound system,” reads the news release. “[And the] Oskaloosa School System for the use of their cordless microphones, Smokey [R]ow for the use of their coffee house, MidWestOne Bank for the free coffee, all of our media partners, and YOU, our community[,] for coming out and supporting this event.”

Upcoming dates and panels:

Saturday, March 10
Saturday, March 24

Those running for an elected position in the community or district who would like to be part of a panel to answer questions during the March 24 session may reach out to OACDG Director Ann Smith at asmith@oacdg.org or 641-673-2591 to learn more or sign up.

By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

Mahaska County Board of Supervisors

The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 9:00 AM in the third floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse. Note change of day.

MYP ‘Board Game Night’ at Book Vault

Mahaska Young Professionals are hosting Board Game Night at the Book Vault in Oskaloosa on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Grab a coffee or a treat from Smokey Row Coffee and then come on over for night of games and meeting new friends!

Eggs & Issues at Smokey Row

The featured panel for Eggs & Issues at Smokey Row will be Senator Ken Rozenboom, Representative Guy VanderLinden, and Representative Larry Sheets. Aaron Riggs will be the Moderator. The setting is informal and encourages those attending to personally meet and speak to their elected representatives. MidWestOne Bank will provide complimentary coffee.

Next ‘Eggs & Issues’ Slated for Saturday

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Rick Watts

(Oskaloosa, Iowa) – Eggs and Issues will again take the spotlight at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa this weekend on Saturday, Feb. 10. The legislative forum, which will feature Iowa Senator Ken Rozenboom, House Representative Guy VanderLinden, and House Representative Larry Sheets, will go from 8:30-9:30 AM.

A news release from the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group encourages people to attend. “Be sure to join us as we hear from our State Representatives,” it reads. “Join your friends and neighbors to thank these gentlemen for their service and to hear about all the great things that are going on with our State government.”

As with past Eggs & Issues forums, the setting is informal and encourages those attending to personally meet and speak to their elected representatives. MidWestOne Bank will provide complimentary coffee and Aaron Riggs will return for a new season as moderator.

By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

March End of Month Meals

St. Paul Congregational UCC, located at 501 Ave. East, will hold free end of the month meals from 5:30 – 6:15 PM on March 26, March 27, March 28, and March 29. No questions asked. No reservations required. This endeavor is a mission of the Oskaloosa Area Association of Churches. For additional details, call 641-672-2079.

Mahaska County Storm Spotter Training

Mahaska County Storm Spotter Training will be held Monday, Feb. 26 at 6:00 PM at the ISU Extension Office, located at 212 N I Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577. For more information, contact Mahaska County Emergency Management rep Jamey Robinson at jrobinson@mahaskaema.com or 641-672-1209.

Fremont Actors to Take the Stage

Posted on February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 by Rick Watts

(Fremont, Iowa) – There are lemon car laws but do those laws cover when a person finds a dead body in the trunk the day after they bring the car home? That is only one of the confusing questions encountered by Sybil Chasteen (Jeanene Calhoun) during this year’s Fremont Lions Club production of “How the Other Half Dies.”

The 35th show produced by the Lions Club will take the stage Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10, 11 and 12. Show times Friday and Saturday are 7 PM with a 2 PM Sunday matinee. The show will be held at the Fremont School stage with a pre-show meal served (free will donation).

The play, written by Eddie McPherson, is a murder-mystery that spirals out of control with comedy and will leave the audience in stitches. For information on getting tickets in advance, contact Bill Ward (641-295-6060) or Jeanene Calhoun (641-660-7282). Otherwise, tickets will be available at the door.

Cast Members

Corpse-Gary Parlet

Sybil Chasteen-Jeanene Calhoun

Officer Knight-Shannon Bethune

Officer Newbie-Sandy Eckley

April May-Martha Scharff

Hysterical Victim-Mindy Francis

Jack-Bill Ward

Cora-Sheri Baxter

Fannie-Dollie Horn

Captain Dimples-Ricky Pierce

Mrs. Harriet Hammer-Sharon VanRingelstein

Happy Harry-Brent Swearingen

Stranger-Ron Reed

Mrs. Nabors-Chrissy Garr Kime

911 Operator-Kevin Muell

Drummer-Mark Hansen

Therapist-Chrissy Garr Kime

Preacher-Ryan Keep

Bridesmaid-Christa Muell

Flower Girl-Julia Morrison

Angel-Missy Gingrich

Officer Knight (Shannon Bethune) confronts Mrs. Hammer (Sharon VanRingelstein) during a rehearsal of “How the Other Half Dies.” Also pictured: Jeanene Calhoun, seated, Mindy Francis, Ryan Keep and Julia Morrison. Photo contributed.

Mahaska Amateur Radio Club Swapmeet

The Mahaska Amateur Radio Club will host it’s 30th annual Amateur Radio Swapmeet, on Saturday march 17, 2018. It will be held at the American Legion Hall located at 302 high avenue east ( which is one block south of highway 92 and one block east of the town square). It will run from 8:00 am until about 11:30 am. Admission is by donation, Tables may be rented for $5.00 each. There is usually used Amateur Radio equipment and accessories, used computer equipment and accessories, and occasionally a CB radio or two for sale. Soda, coffee, water, and doughnuts will be available. Contact Vernon Stanley at 641-622-2154 or vstanley@iowatelecom.net or Don Brain at 641- 660-0404 or dbrainbe@hotmail.com for more information or to reserve a table space.

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