Christian Opportunity Center (COC) dedicated its new entrance in honor of its first Executive Director Harold Eiten with a brief ceremony and time of fellowship on Thursday. COC Executive Director Rod Braun opened the ceremony with an introduction, presentation of plaque, and prayer. Harold shared his memories of COC and expressed his gratitude for the […]
The Annual Home Decorating Contest held in conjunction with the Lighted Christmas Parade is now underway. Now is the time to get your Christmas lights and decorations out of the attic, garage, or basement and test those bulbs. Six winners will receive $50 each in Osky Cash. This year’s theme is “An Old Fashioned Oskaloosa […]
In honor of National 4-H Week, Mahaska Masters 4-H Club members wanted to give back to the community. They decided to present a gift to the first baby born at the MHP Birthing Center during the celebratory week. Honoree Jayla Magee, daughter of Ashley McCombs and Quinn Magee of Oskaloosa, was born Sunday, Oct. 4 […]
A picture is worth a thousand words, and for Christian Opportunity Center person supported Mike Cossolotto, those words tell an incredible story. Mike is nonverbal, but for the past year and with the help of volunteer Tony Pearson, he has been telling his story through painting. On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, Mike shared his story […]
Mahaska County Habitat for Humanity will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Affiliate’s next home on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The home is being built in partnership with Angela Fenton and her three children. The groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the home site 603 North […]
When you sign your son up for Cub Scouting, you’re signing him up for much more than an after-school activity. Whether it’s camping for the first time or catching his first fish, your son will take part in activities that are fun, and also build character and start him on a path to success. While […]
Blue Zones’ Power 9! Your bodies are fit. Your tummies are toned. Let’s work on your inner being. Coffee Break Bible studies are a great way to work on four of the nine Blue Zones Principles namely: Purpose, Down Shift, Belong (to a faith based community), and Right Tribe. Two opportunities for women and children […]
OSKALOOSA – Calling all Oskaloosa girls in grades K-12 who have always wanted to be a Girl Scout! The local Oskaloosa Girl Scout organization will hold its annual registration event on Tuesday evening, September 8 at the United Way Building from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The organization is also in need of Girl Scout leaders, […]
Each year on Day of Caring, volunteers set aside projects at home and work to help local non-profits and community members finish theirs. On Day of Caring, United Way aims to bring friends, families, co-workers, and community members together to make a positive impact in Oskaloosa and the surrounding area. This year’s event falls on […]
What does it take to raise a Bucket/Bottle calf? This is something that hardworking 4-Her’s have learned firsthand. On Wednesday afternoon, 4-H members were interviewed privately with judges. Following the Beef Show on Thursday, the same 4-H members completed a live interview with their calf and their judge. After hours of interviews and judging, judges […]
