United Way of Mahaska County is now accepting applications from qualified 501(c) 3 human services agencies for 2012 funding. “The United Way of Mahaska County is committed to creating real and lasting change,” said Brianne Fitzgerald, Executive Director. “This year we are placing a strong emphasis on outcomes and accountability for each agency chosen for […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ The past recent weeks we have looked at several things that describe the Creator of all that is. As we turn the corner in our quest for answers into the questions that have for many years confounded those who seek to destroy the character and nature of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Looking for that gift for someone special this year? Look no further than your local Optimist Club. Oskaloosa Optimist Club is beginning an Avenue of Flags project that will provide flags on homeowners’ property on five holidays each year. “This project has been occurring in communities in Iowa for many years and […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ Happy Thanksgiving and “Black Friday” weekend. I pray that you have had a blessed time with friends and family this week and even maybe found some great deals during the extreme Christmas shopping sport of Black Friday shopping. However great the deal, someday the items purchased will […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ In last week’s column we looked at how God has revealed Himself to us. Through His creation and His Word, the Bible, God has told us about His qualities. The first quality we will look at is God’s eternal nature. “Before the mountains were brought forth, or […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ Nothing, absolutely nothing! No seas, no skies, no plains, no mountains, no sun or moon or stars…nothing! Yes, there was no time, no days, no weeks, no years. Nothing except God! All of this universe, and all of the earth, and all of what we call space […]
The Oskaloosa Rotary Club is continuing the annual Christmas Food Basket program for Mahaska County families in need. The program was initiated and managed for many years by the Human Services Resource Council, an all-volunteer group. In 2010, over 500 food baskets were given to families in need throughout Mahaska County. Families wishing to apply […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Robert W. Ask, Carol Bates, and the John and Alice (Jones) Davis family are the 2011 William Penn University Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees. Their commitment and achievements will be honored Friday, October 28 at the 6:00 p.m. Recognition Banquet in the Musco Technology Center (MTC). The Distinguished Career Award is given […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Twenty-four trees and bushes will be planted in the Oskaloosa Public Library’s Reading Garden, beginning at 9 AM Saturday, October 29. Wanda Gardner, library director, is encouraging volunteers to come to the site just south of the library Saturday morning, bringing along work gloves, spades and shovels. “When this community project was […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Board of Directors at United Way of Mahaska County has distributed an additional $30,000 in special grant funding to local 501(c)3 human services organizations, in response to a growing need for support as we head into the winter months. “This time of year is crucial to our local agencies as they […]
