Indian Hills Art Gallery (Warrior Commons in Arts & Sciences Building) Ottumwa, Iowa Tuesday, October 17-Wednesday, November 22 Meet the Artist’s Family: Thursday, October 17, 4:00-5:30 p. m. This Dutch-Indonesian artist fought in the Dutch Royal Army during WWII and was a POW. His surrealist paintings reflect a lifetime of work created while living in […]
Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to share the plans underway for the Main Street Young Ambassador Contest. One young man and one young lady will once again be chosen as Oskaloosa’s Young Ambassadors. If you have a three-year-old to kindergarten-age child, enter them now! The Young Ambassador contestants will all be introduced, and the winners […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — A new chef is leading the food service program at Oskaloosa Schools this year, and will usher in a new vision and opportunity for students and staff meals. Most recently, Oldes served as the executive chef of One Eleven Public House in Knoxville, Iowa. There, she oversaw recipe creation, menu planning, food […]
Studio Osky at 212 North Market Street in Oskaloosa invites you to attend the next Mahaska Mixer co-hosted by the Mahaska Chamber Diplomats on Thursday October 5. Studio Osky is an art collective and gallery featuring art exhibits, artist receptions, open mic nights and more. Plan to attend the grand opening ribbon cutting at 4:30 […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The National Book Foundation has named Oskaloosa High School Spanish teacher Dr. Tim Foster one of eight members of the inaugural cohort selected for the NBF Teacher Fellowship. The NBF Teacher Fellowship is a new initiative developed to support and celebrate teachers serving grades 6-12 using innovative methods to enhance reading experiences. […]
Saturday, September 30, 2023 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at Russell Wildlife Area Early registration deadline for ½ price deal is Sept. 15! Bring the kids and family to the 20th Annual Youth Outdoor Field Day at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, September 30th any time between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm. The Mahaska […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — With the new year, a new administrator is starting work at Oskaloosa Community Schools. Steven Sattz is the next associate principal of Oskaloosa Elementary School. Sattz brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as a special education teacher and volleyball coach in the Pella Community Schools, Sigourney Community […]
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Mahaska County is offering a series of family literacy activity sessions for parents and children ages 3-6. The Raising School Ready Readers program gives parents ready-to-use ideas on how to turn everyday experiences–like fixing meals, giving baths, or riding in the car — into learning activities. “We know parents […]
On September 14 fall planted bulbs will be the topic at Noon by Mahaska County Master Gardener Aideen Vega Van Auken and Horticulture and Education Program Coordinator Suzette Striegel. The presentation will be held at the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. The presentation will be approximately one hour. The presentations are […]
Fremont is celebrating its 175th birthday with a Demi-Semi-Sept-Centennial three-day Celebration from September 8-10th! Join us for a fun-filled weekend with FREE family-friendly activities, including inflatables, lazer tag, caricatures, face painting, food, vendor market, live music, grand parade, contests, and much more! We hope to see you in Fremont! Our most up-to-date schedule with details […]
