The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be discussing eating in season. We will concentrate on eating fruits and vegetables in season, food preservation and storage (including tips), and local foods. The idea exchange is Tuesday April 5 at 7 pm at the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Idea Exchanges are similar […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The alley adjacent to Smokey Row Coffee and Bridal Dreams will be looking very different in the near future. The project will see outdoor seating and lighting filling the alley, which will feature programming and be available to host events. No tax dollars are being used for the project that was spearheaded […]
Susann Phillips April 23, 1927 – March 21, 2016 Fremont, Iowa | Age 88 (Marian) Susann Phillips, 88, of Fremont died Monday, March 21, 2016, at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born April 23, 1927, in Missouri, the daughter of Birty Theodore “B.T.” and Ivaree Jaynes. Susann graduated from high school in […]
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met Monday, March 21st, 2016. The first agenda item, beyond approving the agenda, was a public hearing for a speed ordinance to slow traffic down on the gravel road that runs west from KBOE Radio. No one from the public was on hand to speak. The motion was passed […]
With winter in the rearview mirror, Mahaska County Soccer Club (MCSC) is ready to start the Spring 2016 season. As a non-profit organization, MCRF is dependent upon support from local volunteers. A big thank you goes out to Carl Otto, MCSC Director of Fields, who volunteered 12 plus hours setting and lining fields over the […]
Lawrence Van Arkel June 24, 1945 – March 21, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 70 Lawrence Van Arkel, 70, of Oskaloosa passed away Monday morning, March 21, 2016, at the MHP Hospice Services Serenity House. Lawrence Edward Van Arkel, son of John Cornelius and Kathryn (Gruber) Van Arkel, was born June 24, 1945, in Oskaloosa, […]
OSKALOOSA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Mission: Engaging ALL Students To Embrace The Power Of Learning Vision: Believe, Achieve, And Create With Pride GEORGE DAILY AUDITORIUM BOARD ROOM REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARCH 22, 2016 7:30PM AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Presentation on 2016 Technology Upgrades 4. Consider Approval […]
SHARE Iowa participated in Volunteer Iowa/Iowa Mentoring Partnership’s annual Day at the Capitol on March 15, 2016 at the State Capitol Building in Des Moines. Jen Gillespie, Community Developer, joined representatives from other service programs from across Iowa to meet with legislators to communicate the importance of the volunteer sector. According to the latest report […]
Having a true desire to make a positive difference in the Oskaloosa community, Jennifer Main, Vicky Collette and Jill Brumbaugh formed the Golden Goose Club and set out to find 100 women to share in their idea. It’s a simple idea that has a powerful impact – members make a $100 quarterly donation and pay […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Police Department is asking for your assistance in identifying two dark-skinned individuals who are visible in the security video. Investigators would like to speak to the persons of interest in reference to an unlawful entry to TruBanks facility after hours. If you have any information about who these two males […]
