Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Christian School is once again holding their annual Valentine Cookie Sale. Orders are being taken until January 27 so they have enough time to prepare them for delivery on the big day in February. “What a wonderful way to say ‘I Care’, ‘You’re Special’ or show your appreciation at Valentines […]
OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska Health Partnership Hospital Auxiliary has operated the Auxiliary Snack Bar and Gift Shop since 1965. Sadly, on Jan. 6, 2012, they decided to discontinue the snack bar portion of the operation. “Our group is committed to fundraising for MHP and affects the lives of the patients we serve. Money we raise […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ This week we will look at four things that God does not know. Hopefully the title got your attention. I am not suggesting that God is not omniscient nor am I going to try to discredit God’s intelligence, as He is the One who sustains all of […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Tax season is just around the corner, and United Way of Mahaska County is in need of volunteers to help with their VITA Tax Site program. United Way is currently looking for individuals interested in becoming IRS Certified VITA Volunteer Preparers as well as receptionists for the appointment days. Tax preparation assistance […]
The Iowa State University Extension Master Gardeners of Mahaska County are offering classes for beginning gardeners to gain the knowledge and skills to become successful gardeners. The classes are designed for beginners; however, any interested gardener is encouraged to attend. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings at 6;30 pm at the Mahaska County Extension Office. […]
A Speaker Series will be hosted by the Mahaska County Master Gardeners Tuesday evenings in March. The speakers will be at the Mahaska County Extension Office Auditorium at 7 pm. These meetings are free and open to the public. All interested gardeners are encouraged to attend. Master Gardeners will hold a food drive for the […]
Mahaska County, Iowa – The Mahaska County Master Gardeners annually host speakers for the public. 2012 has a bonus session. Diane Ott Whealy, co-founder of Seed Savers will be speaking on February 28 at 3 pm at the Mahaska County Extension Office Auditorium. This meeting is open to the public, does not require a reservation, […]
Oskaloosa, IA – It is hard to believe it is almost 2012, and with that comes the end of our 2011 Winter Coat Drive. We received donations of over 750 coats this year. Of those donated coats, 402 of them were distributed to members of the community that required them to stay warm during the […]
PELLA — The Central College Symphonic Wind Ensemble embarks on its annual tour with two performances in central Iowa Jan. 4-5. The ensemble will then host nine performances, titled “Salute to American Composers,” in New Orleans and the surrounding area. See full schedule below. Under the direction of Mitchell Lutch, assistant professor of music and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – One-fourth of the Union troops at Bloody Shiloh (TN) were from Iowa, most of them fresh-faced farm kids who had had no battle experience. The Traveling Book Club will take a private tour of the battlefield and then spend several days in Memphis, experiencing jazz, barbeque, and Elvis! The trip includes meals […]
