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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Mahaska County

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We provide research-based information and services through Iowa State University, helping to improve the quality of life in our communities.

We are located at 212 North I Street in Oskaloosa, Iowa. This is the same road as the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. We are open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM and 1:30 PM-4:30 PM. We can be reached by calling 641-673-5841, faxing 641-673-0559, or emailing [email protected].

10/29/2026

Our office will be closed for the holidays
November 25-27, December 23-25 and January 1.

Our office will also be closed for Staff Professional Development on November 10 and December 4.

10/29/2026

Happy Halloween week! 🎃 Keep your jack-o’-lantern looking spooky by storing it somewhere cool and out of direct light.

Carved a jack-o’-lantern or baked a pumpkin treat? Share a photo in the comments. We’d love to see it!

Iowa State Extension Yard and Garden

10/29/2026

Got leftover baked potatoes? Turn them into Pizza on a Potato for an easy meal that's fun, customizable, and delicious! go.iastate.edu/VVGLP2

10/29/2026

No tricks here! Treats can be healthful.

Why try healthful treats? Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. Fruits contain nutrients, such as potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C and folate (folic acid).

Make these healthful treats:

🎃Decadent Dessert Fruit Dip >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/decadent-dessert-dip

🎃 Green Monster Smoothie >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/green-monster-smoothie

🎃 Vegetable Dip >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/vegetable-dip-cups

🎃 Apple Smiles >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/orchard-table-apples?fbclid=IwY2xjawVMfBNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTQzRmdJUHZvUFlGOWJhVThzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEezK3nN2IgtDIEjKACAWWPQnG5afXG7oNi5GA2mqz8m94N7k_fUY0xQJx_1rk_aem_PotvS13rqrOCGnByJ8acMQ #:~:text=50%20mg%20sodium.-,Apple%20Smiles,-Photo%20Credit%3A

10/29/2026

If that carved pumpkin has been sitting on your front porch for awhile, avoid eating it. It could be a food safety issue.

Technically, you can eat carving pumpkins - as long as they are in good condition. However, Jack-o'-lantern pumpkins are often larger and have stringy flesh. Instead, enjoy a sugar pumpkin for recipes.

Learn more about pumpkins from NDSU Extension >>> https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/prairie-fare/prairie-fare-enjoy-decorating-and-eating-pumpkins

Learn more about pumpkins from our friends at Purdue University >>> https://extension.purdue.edu/news/county/putnam/2021/10/can-you-eat-your-jack-o-lantern-pumpkin.html

10/29/2026

With today’s busy schedules, families often do not think about what’s for dinner until it’s time to eat. Wouldn’t you like to come home from work, grab a home-cooked meal from the freezer, pop it in the oven and come back an hour later to a tasty dinner?

Here's some tips for make-ahead meals:

- Start by planning three to five meals that your family enjoys.
- Once you have your meals planned, set one chunk of time, maybe Sunday afternoon, as your “cook-all” time.
- Freeze casseroles before baking, especially when all ingredients are cooked.
- Learn more tips from NDSU Extension and discover a baked meatball recipe >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/family-meal-times-issue-10-make-ahead-meals-save-dinnertime-tonight

10/29/2026

https://www.morningagclips.com/cover-crop-and-grazing-field-day-near-diagonal-on-nov-17/

AMES, Iowa — Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and grazing field day field day near Diagonal on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 12...

10/28/2026

10/28/2026

Meet Patrick Wall, one of our beef field specialists!

As he begins his 14th year with the Iowa Beef Center, Patrick works with cattle producers across Iowa to solve challenges, improve profitability, and explore new technologies. He specializes in genetic selection and cattle production technology, coordinates the Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference, and hosts the Iowa Beef Collective podcast to share insights and connect with producers.

Learn more about Patrick’s role in supporting Iowa’s beef industry: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ag/staff-spotlight-patrick-wall

Address

212 N I Street
Oskaloosa, IA
52577

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

Website

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska

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