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Mahaska County, Iowa

Mahaska County, Iowa. A Virtual Tour for Cumberland Partnership and Mission. Mahaska County Where is it?. Mahaska County… in close up. Religious Affiliations. 52% of Mahaska County’s population is unclaimed by any religious group according to Glenmary Research.

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Mahaska County, Iowa

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  1. Mahaska County, Iowa A Virtual Tourfor Cumberland Partnership and Mission

  2. Mahaska CountyWhere is it?

  3. Mahaska County… inclose up

  4. Religious Affiliations 52% of Mahaska County’s population is unclaimedby any religious group according to Glenmary Research.

  5. There is no Southern Baptist Church or Work in progress in the County Southern Baptists?

  6. “Osky” County Seat of Mahaska County Population (year 2000): 10,938, Est. population in July 2004: 10,945 (+0.1% change) Hispanic 291 Black 63 American Indian 74 Asian 218 Speak non-English language 714 (3.42%) Speak English “less than very well” 288

  7. Vennard is a Bible College with a Wesleyan-Holiness purpose located in University Park. Oskaloosa, Iowa Founded by Quaker pioneers in 1873, William Penn University is a private, nationally-recognized four-year liberal arts institution devoted to providing quality education with a leadership focus. In Oskaloosa

  8. Campus Ministry among College students in Oskaloosa • Discipling OutPosts among people group segments: +/- 300 Asians and +/- 300 Hispanics • English as a Second Language to the nearly 300 who speak English “less than very well” • Discipling OutPosts in Eddyville, Fremont, Beacon, New Sharon, Barnes City County Ministry Futures

  9. That God will provide an Open Door for the Gospel • That God will provide seed sowing Disciple Makers for the small communities • That God will provide leadership for Hispanic and Asian ministry opportunities Pray…

  10. Economic Development in the Oskaloosa Area Oskaloosa is the county seat of Mahaska County and is situated at the apex of four arterial highways. Long known as a regional retail center, Oskaloosa has developed its retail sector to a level that would normally be found in a city twice its size. The Oskaloosa area's industrial base is surprisingly diversified. Over 30 firms produce such diverse products as pneumatic fastening devices, high fructose corn syrup, feed conveyance systems, fire hydrants and water valves, small hand tools and instruments, hydrostatic drives, soft drinks and bottled water, processed egg products, and feed additives. Other area firms publish concert band and orchestral music or supply temporary, mobile lighting systems for athletic events, motion pictures, and special events. Oskaloosa and Mahaska County citizens enjoy a superb quality of life. Three fine higher education facilities, William Penn University, Vennard College, and a satillite Indian Hills Community College, provide the area with numerous cultural opportunities, diverse educational resources, and a wide variety of athletic events. An excellent primary and secondary school system is well-equipped and the facilities are first-rate. The Mahaska Hospital is a 77-bed hospital with 27 physicians (including 15 specialists) serving Oskaloosa, Eddyville and the surrounding area.

  11. A Must See For Full County and Community by Community detailgo to… http://www.teammahaska.org/

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