The Mahaska County Historical Society will hold its next quarterly membership meeting and pot luck on Monday, Feb. 17, inside Bradbury Hall at Nelson Pioneer Farm. The meal will start around 6:30 p.m. New and exciting exhibits for the museum will be the topic, followed by a brief memorial service for members who passed away […]
The Mahaska County YMCA is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Osky Winter Open is scheduled for February 14 and 15 at Penn Central Mall. “It has been a cold winter and the planning committee is excited to bring the community a fun escape from the cold,” said Linda Crookham-Hansen, Event Chair. This creative two-day […]
Oskaloosa, January 9, 2014 – The Mahaska County YMCA is pleased to announce Ryan Harkema, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Director, is certified as an Instructor for the Y-USA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning course. This course is designed for YMCA fitness center staff. The course content includes member service and orientation procedures; leadership and relationship […]
Oskaloosa Lions Club is offering local U.S. veterans a special opportunity to serve their community. The Involve a U.S. Veteran program is a nationwide initiative sponsored by Lions Clubs International that offers qualified U.S. veterans an entrance fee waiver when joining a local Lions club. Eligible veterans include retired U.S. military personnel or honorably-discharged members […]
Did you ever hear someone say, “Life was so much easier when Apple and Blackberry were just fruits.” Oskaloosa High School band now begins its annual fundraiser of selling delicious fresh fruit. Always a popular fundraiser, the sale will include fresh fruit, nuts, candy and a variety of cheesecakes. The sale began this week and […]
The Mahaska County Outreach Thrift Store, located at 114 N First St. in Oskaloosa, recently presented a $461.55 check to the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House. According to Mahaska County Outreach Store Manager Alice Moore, the donation was proceeds from the Thrift Store’s September Sack Sale. Shown at the check presentation are, from left: […]
Oskaloosa – October 8, 2013 – Chris Roach has been named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Oskaloosa Rotary Club. The distinction means Roach has shown dedication to his community and Rotary’s mission by contributing $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation’s goal is to achieve world understanding and peace through international […]
At a recent congregational meeting, St. Paul Congregational UCC declared itself to be an “Open and Affirming” congregation that welcomes and affirms all people as beloved children of God regardless of sexual orientation and other differences. The congregation approved the following statement: “St. Paul Congregational United Church of Christ is an Open and Affirming congregation. […]
Three freshmen boys from William Penn college volunteered to complete a trail clean up project for MCRF on Wednesday September 25th. Jeremy White, Zach Smith, and Walter Eastwood completed the clearing of a memorial area along the trail with service in mind. When asked why this project, Eastwood replied “We just want to be good […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Established in 1873, William Penn University is celebrating 140 years of providing quality education to generations of leaders. This academic school year also marks another milestone for the university with record enrollment on the Oskaloosa campus. William Penn University welcomed a freshman class of 262 students, 26 new international students and 157 […]
