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NASCAR’s Iowa Fan Fest Set for Downtown Des Moines on August 6

NASCAR’s Iowa Fan Fest Set for Downtown Des Moines on August 6

Free event features driver appearances, show cars and free Deardorff Sweet Corn for the first 500 guests, provided by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Hy-Vee NEWTON, Iowa (July 7, 2026) – NASCAR is bringing back its high-octane excitement to the heart of downtown Des Moines with NASCAR’s Iowa Fan Fest on Thursday, August 6. […]

Upcoming Summer Programs with Mahaska County Conservation

Mahaska County Conservation Board

We hope you can come and join us for these FREE summer programs! Paws-itively Fun Selfie Scavenger Hunt Thursday, July 9 6:00-7:00 pm Environmental Learning Center Grab your dog and your cell phone and join us for a fun and unique outdoor adventure! As you explore, use the scavenger hunt list to find different items […]

Dirt Dog Promotions Brings Redneck Rally Energy Back to Southern Iowa Fair

Red Neck Rally (photo courtesy Denis Currier)

OSKALOOSA — For 10 years, Chris Menninga and Dirt Dog Promotions have built a different kind of motorsports event in Oskaloosa, starting with a simple idea: take inexpensive cars, build a rough dirt track and give drivers and fans a night they would not see at a regular race. The Redneck Rally started with a […]

Green Roof Birdhouse presentation

Iowa State University Extension

Wayne VanMersbergen, a Mahaska County Master Gardener was inspired by a green roof established on a birdhouse featured on a webinar this winter. He was inspired by it enough to install a Green Roof on a Birdhouse he constructed. He wants to inspire others to do the same. Come learn about the project at his […]

Pressure Canner Gauge Testing

Iowa State University Extension

Tuesday, June 23 1-3 PM Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa ISU Extension and Outreach- Mahaska County office is offering a free pressure canner gauge testing event. Pressure Canner dial gauges should be checked annually for accuracy prior to each canning season. Testing is quick and easy and only takes a couple […]

CENTRAL EMPIRE WRESTLING RETURNS TO OTTUMWA!

CENTRAL EMPIRE WRESTLING RETURNS TO OTTUMWA!

BRIDGE CITY SLAM VIII SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 Ottumwa, Iowa (April 7, 2026) – Experience the attitude and excitement of live professional wrestling when Central Empire Wrestling (CEW) returns to the Bridge View Center for Bridge City Slam VIII Saturday, October 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets to this action-packed event go on sale Friday, April […]

Be Prepared with New Disaster Readiness Website from ISU Extension and Outreach

Lightning Strike

April 6, 2026, 10:43 am | Lori Williams AMES, Iowa – Iowans face a wide range of disasters each year, and preparation is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk. To support communities statewide, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has launched a new Disaster Readiness website — a one-stop hub for trusted […]

Mahaska Health Invites Community to 5th Annual Baby Fair

Mahaska Health Invites Community to 5th Annual Baby Fair

Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN, is hosting its 5th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public for moms-to-be and community members interested in pregnancy, fertility services, and family care. Guests will have […]

Educational Series from ISU Extension and Outreach Helps Iowans Navigate Parkinson’s Disease

Iowa State University Extension

March 23, 2026, 9:05 am | Kimberly Cavalier, Cathy Drost AMES, Iowa – Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease brings challenges not only to individuals but also to their families and caregivers. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers “A Journey through Parkinson’s Disease” to help Iowans navigate the complexities of a diagnosis with confidence and […]

39th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade: Call for Vendor Applicants

This young lady enjoyed the fresh roasted sweet corn on Thursday night.

Vendor applications are now open for the 39th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade, set for July 23 in downtown Oskaloosa. The popular summer festival will feature live music, food vendors, family activities, and thousands of visitors on the town square.

           

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