The deadline for entering Iowa Poetry Association’s (IPA) 74th Annual “Lyrical Iowa” competition is February 28 and is open to interested poetry writers, said Pam Blomgren, IPA’s representative for Mahaska County. “Lyrical Iowa” is an annual anthology comprised of poems written by Iowa writers of all ages. Each year, top-ranking poems are awarded cash prizes […]
Annabelle Leonard, seen here with Matt Hill, Scout Executive of Mid-Iowa Council. Annabelle is the first girl in Oskaloosa and Mahaska County to register in Scouts BSA, which is the older youth program within the Boy Scouts of America. Annabelle is a member of Troop 219 in Ottumwa, with her Scoutmaster being Angela Massey. Annabelle […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – As part of a school-wide community service learning project, the Oskaloosa High School Student Council recently donated 30 baby blankets to the Mahaska Health Birthing Center. According to Student Council Advisor Kim Gile, OHS students also donated lap blankets and treat bags to area nursing homes for residents, and one group of […]
In January of 2018, partners in Mahaska County and Marion County collaborated to create a trail for foodies. This was a way to extend visitor stays, build off-season tourism traffic, promote our unique foodie businesses and showcase how rural towns are cool to young professionals. The trail was developed around unique products for each letter […]
On August 27, Boy Scout Troop 71, chartered by the Central United Methodist Church, held their fall Court of Honor to recognize their Scouts’ achievements and rank advancements. At this Court of Honor, 16 Scouts were collectively awarded 69 merit badges and 4 National Outdoor Badges, while 3 Scouts were recognized for rank advancements. Scouts […]
4-H members from Mahaska County were selected to advance to the Iowa State Fair during the 4-H Communications Event at the Southern Iowa Fair. 4-H’ers were selected in the areas of Share-the-Fun, Educational Presentations, Working Exhibits, and Extemporaneous Speaking. Communications is one of the program priority areas of 4-H. 4-H members are strongly encouraged to […]
2018 Iowa State Fair Static Exhibit Results 4-H members from across the state had static exhibits selected to advance to the Iowa State Fair. Those exhibits were on display for the duration of the 2018 Iowa State Fair in the 4-H Exhibit Building. Exhibitors were recognized with ribbons: Blue – 1st, Red – 2nd, White […]
The Alley KADTS from Oskaloosa would like to say thank you to all volunteers everywhere! Today while in The Alley, when our volunteer cleaners and sign hangers showed up at the same time, we were reminded of all of the volunteers that help keep The Alley in Oskaloosa going strong. The guys that hang all […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Cargill in Eddyville recently donated $14,239 to the community on Tuesday. The funds raised by a golf tournament in July were matched by Cargill and will go towards United Way’s Operation Backpack/Back to School Fair and to the Mahaska County Homelessness Coalition. Mahaska County United Way Director Amy Meyer said, “Without a […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Summer Theatre Camp is in full swing at the George Daily Auditorium! Campers have already learned about movement at a cartoon camp, hunted ghosts, improvised, and attended the North American School of Magical Arts during a Harry Potter-inspired week. Musical Theatre, a camper favorite, is July 16 – 20th for kindergarten through […]
