Oskaloosa Main Street’s new director met the public at an open house Wednesday (4/6).  Amy Brainard has worked the last 17 years as coordinator of the Mahaska County 4-H program for the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.  She talks about her new job.

“I’m just excited to see things from the other side.  I’ve been a local shopper, I’ve been a local event participant.  We’ve had different things at those events, but actually seeing it from the other side and helping plan it and have a little better understanding for what goes on in our community, I’m just excited for that stuff. I’d like to utilize some of the partnership building training I got and some of the experience I’ve had with volunteers to build that stronger here for Main Street.”

Brainard says she’d like to get young people involved in the city’s activities.