Friday, November 21, 2025 11:00 am – noon Environmental Learning Center The Mahaska County Conservation invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, November 21 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm for “Storytelling by Linda Fox”. Bring a friend and settle in for a delightful time with local […]
OTTUMWA — The sizzle is back for the 10th annual BaconTown, Ottumwa’s one-of-a-kind bacon festival, happening Saturday, November 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bridge View Center. Presented by Community First Credit Union and Thunder Country 96.7 KIIC, this year’s milestone celebration promises a full day of food, music, games, and hometown […]
IA Blue Star Mothers: MOMS ON A MISSION 2,700 Care Packages Ship This Week to Iowa Service Members Worldwide For the past 11 months, the Iowa Blue Star Mothers have been MOMS ON A MISSION—planning, organizing, gathering donations, coordinating volunteers, and raising $80,450 in shipping costs with military-like precision. This week, their efforts culminate as […]
Learn about effects and treatments in ‘A Journey through Parkinson’s Disease’ educational series September 30, 2025, 11:16 am | Carol Ehlers AMES, Iowa – Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed. Frequently the spouse or other relatives first notice […]
Monday, October 6 Book Signing with Jamie Hulker — 10:00 AM–5:00 PM — Stepping Stones & Eagles Nest, Oskaloosa Airport Commission — 4:30 PM — Oskaloosa Municipal Airport, 2973 Urbana Ave City Council Regular Meeting — 6:00 PM — Oskaloosa City Hall Council Chambers National 4-H Week (Day 2) — 8:00 AM — Mahaska County […]
Mahaska Health is inviting the community to their annual Women’s Health Night. This year’s Women’s Health Night will take place on Tuesday, October 14th, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa, IA. The Health Fair for attendees will be from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm, with dinner seating and program to […]
The Youth Outdoor Field Day event is an annual family favorite! Mahaska County Conservation and many other local organizations are offering a wide range of outdoor activities for kids and their families to enjoy. This year’s event will be held at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, September 13, from 8:00 am until noon. The […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Youth Sports Foundation will hold its annual “Old Shoe Game” on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 1 p.m. The community event will take place at 498 North 2nd Street in Oskaloosa and will combine football, food, and fundraising to support the fight against breast cancer. The matchup will feature Osky1 […]
Oskaloosa, IA — 8/29/25 — The Uplifting Puppet Company is delighted to announce the first-ever event in its new community puppetry series, Puppets in the Park, featuring the internationally recognized puppeteer Liz Joyce. Join us on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Woodhaven Amphitheatre in University Park for an enchanting afternoon of […]
Youth Outdoor Field Day Russell Wildlife Area Saturday, September 13, 2025 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Generations have grown up loving the Youth Outdoor Field Day hosted by Mahaska County Conservation. — Now it’s time to make new memories with your kids! Come out to the Russell Wildlife Area located just north of Oskaloosa at […]
