Oskaloosa, Iowa – Two local Kiwanis Clubs are working together to identify ways they can be of greater service to the Oskaloosa area. Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, and local chapters have been fulfilling this mission since 1921. Every year, thousands of dollars are raised and then reinvested […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Planning is well underway for the 2nd Annual Osky Winter Open, mini-putt golf held in Penn Central Mall. This creative event is geared for the whole community and proceeds support YMCA operations. Sponsors are being sought for the 2013 event scheduled for February 7 – 10, 2013. The Y is pleased to […]
OSKALOOSA –Oskaloosa Girl Scouts spent the afternoon bowling recently, and also worked to strike out hunger in the community. Sixty-one girls donated 154 canned goods given to Oskaloosa’s Ecumenical Cupboard, and as a bonus spent two hours bowling and eating pizza at Excit-A-Bowl Lanes in Pella. Oskaloosa Girl Scouts have a commitment to community service, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As part of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group’s 2012 Christmas Promotion, the Commerce Committee has decided to continue their 26 year tradition of supporting the Ecumenical Food Cupboard this holiday season. The Ecumenical Cupboard, located at 205 South D Street, is operated by Church Women United to provide emergency food […]
Thanks to a donation by the Salvation Army, the Oskaloosa Police Department was able to hand out over 60 bicycle lights to cyclists who were in need of a light. This is the second summer the Salvation Army has funded this program. Over the summer, Oskaloosa Police Officers carried bike headlights while on patrol. When […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The AHEAD Regional Housing Trust Fund (RHTF) provided funds to Love INC. to assist in the re-roofing of a low income homeowner’s housing unit in Oskaloosa. AHEAD RHTF assistance will provide for the purchase of necessary roofing materials while Love INC. volunteers will re-roof the housing unit. Russell Plate, a Love Inc. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Saturday, November 10, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., the Alpha Lambda Delta freshmen honor society will hold its annual food can drive with the help of other organizations at William Penn University. The students will be going door-to-door to collect nonperishable food items. Donations will be given to The Ecumenical […]
The Oskaloosa Band Boosters announce the Annual Fruit and Nut sale began October 29, 2012. Students in the Oskaloosa High School band will be selling the great mixed fruit packages that have been offered over the past several years, a variety of nut and candy packages, and 15 different premium cheesecakes now through November 12, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Outreach is accepting funding applications from non-profit organizations that provide humanitarian aid to residents of the local area. Grant applications are available at the Mahaska County Outreach Thrift Store, 114 North 1st Street in Oskaloosa. Mahaska County Outreach was established in 1983, when The Salvation Army closed their charity operations […]
Oskaloosa, October 5, 2012 – The Mahaska County YMCA is now able to offer American Red Cross trainings for the Mahaska community. Ryan Harkema, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Director, completed his American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification last spring. Harkema will be teaching CPR, First Aid, AED and Bloodborne Pathogens courses, in addition to lifeguard […]
