Speaking of back to school, the United Way of Mahaska County held its  annual Back to School Fair Wednesday (8/12).  Because of coronavirus concerns,  parents and kids picked up their backpacks of school supplies at Lacey Recreation Complex in Oskaloosa, instead of Penn Central Mall.  United Way of Mahaska County executive director Michella Friesen tells the No Coast Network how many backpacks were to be given out.

“We have 615 backpacks packed to go out today. We have 440 people registered. So we know that we will be giving out for sure 440. I do anticipate that we’ll get close to that 600 mark that we’ve planned.”

Thanks to donations, the United Way was also able to give out some shoes to kids who will be going back to school.