FIRST LEGO League, or FLL is all over the world! According to the website, www.firstlegoleague.org, at FLL, “tomorrow’s innovators practice imaginative thinking and teamwork. Guided by adult Coaches, FIRST LEGO League teams research a real-world problem such as food safety, recycling, energy, etc., and are challenged to develop a solution. They also must design, build, […]
OSKALOOSA – Registration is now open at the Mahaska County YMCA for Adult Co-Ed Basketball League and 2016 swimming lessons. The Co-Ed Basketball League is for anyone over the age of 18 who wants to play basketball whether a Y member or not. The league will be held on Monday nights starting January 18. Emily […]
Oskaloosa Elks Lodge #340 distributed more than 300 dictionaries to third graders at Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Christian, Fremont, Tri-County and Sigourney elementary schools on Dec. 4. “This is an annual project of the Oskaloosa Elks,” said Elks Exalted Ruler Rick Corbett, who explained the dictionaries are provided each year free of charge. “It is just part […]
OSKALOOSA – Members of the community are invited to “Give the Gift of Fitness, Friendship and Fun” with a Y Gift cards. Available now, they make perfect stocking stuffers or gifts which can play a major role in someone’s life by providing an incentive to get healthier or opportunities to continue on their healthful path […]
Oskaloosa – A tradition which was made popular by the Y’s Men’s Club in Oskaloosa is continuing even though the club is no longer active: selling Christmas Trees. The Mahaska County is carrying on the tradition of this annual fundraiser, and the tree lot is being prepared which will open the day after Thanksgiving. The […]
St. Paul Congregational United Church of Christ will observe Transgender Day of Remembrance during its worship service this Sunday, November 22, at 10:00 am. Transgender Day of Remembrance is a national day of mourning for transgender persons who have lost their lives through murder or suicide in the past year. It is also a day […]
Lacey Recreation Complex started to wrap up the 2015 season this month by hosting the Midwest Collegiate Conference Cross County Meet on the facility this past Saturday at 11:00 a.m. The following teams came to Oskaloosa to compete: Avila Eagles, Baker Wildcats, Benedictine Ravens, Central Methodist Eagles, Clarke Crusaders, Culver-Stockton Wildcats, Evangel Crusaders, Graceland Yellowjackets, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As Veterans Day approaches, the Oskaloosa Lions Club is offering local U.S. veterans a special opportunity to serve their community. “Veterans have already served their country. We would love for them to help us in serving our community, too,” said Susan Stearns, president of Oskaloosa Lions Club. The Involve a U.S. Veteran […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa October 28, 2015 The Oskaloosa Band Booster Annual Fruit and Nut sale begins Wednesday, October 28, 2015. This year, students in grades 7-12 will be selling a variety of items and delivery date for all orders is Saturday, December 5, 2015. The students are selling eight different fruit packages with apples, oranges, grapefruit […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — One of the core values of the George Daily Youth Theatre is accessibility, but accessibility comes with a price. To that end, the program is fundraising scholarship money. The George Daily Youth Theatre offers a year-round education program and more. “We have an after school program here in Oskaloosa and also with […]
