July 21st, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IA Mahaska Health Serenity House is hosting the 12th annual Run in the Sun 2k/5k event at the Statesman Community Stadium on August 5th, 2023. More than 300 runners, walkers, and volunteers are expected to attend the event in support of Mahaska Health Serenity House. Dr. Zacharjasz, Hospice Medical Director at […]
(Oskaloosa, Iowa) – The 36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is being held on Thursday, July 27 in downtown Oskaloosa. This year’s event includes kids’ activities, food vendors, and a Craft & Vendor Fair starting at 12 pm and going through 9 pm. Starting at 4 pm, hamburgers, beverages, pie, and sweet corn will be served […]
Training will benefit Iowans wanting to deepen their understanding of gardening and horticulture AMES, Iowa – The application window is opening July 17 for the fall 2023 Master Gardener training cohort, which will be offered in 55 counties or extension regions. Counties offering fall training include: Adams, Benton, Boone, Bremer, Buena Vista, Butler, Calhoun, Cerro […]
Environmental Learning Center Friday, July 14, 2023 11:30 am – 12:30 pm The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, July 14th from 11:30 am -12:30 pm in the lower level of the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center at Caldwell Park. This month, […]
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 12:00-1:00 pm Bring the kids and lunch to the Environmental Learning Center on July 25th from 12:00-1:00 pm for a fun lunchtime. You will eat your lunch in the Discovery Lab with the special animal of the day…Oscar the Corn Snake! After lunch you and your kids can explore the exhibits […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University is excited to announce several sports camps this summer. The women’s volleyball team is hosting a pair of camps. The first will be held on June 26-27 (9 AM – 12 PM) for elementary and middle school students with a cost of $65. The second is on June 29-30 (2-5 PM) for […]
Stewards of the Beautiful Land Program Starts in June in Mahaska County Trees Forever, The Tallgrass Prairie Center, various County Conservation Boards and Roadside Programs are offering Stewards of the Beautiful Land for a sixth year, starting Thursday, June 22nd . Stewards of the Beautiful Land – Mahaska has 4 field days, meeting monthly, geared […]
Memorial Day Ceremony 2023 May 29, 2023 10:30 A.M. Highland Cemetery (High School if Inclement Weather) Eddyville, IA Guest Speaker, Andrew Simms (Coast Guard Retiree) Bring a lawn Chair or Blanket
Lois Harris and Veronica Grim, Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be sharing information on growing herbs on Thursday, May 18, beginning at 12 pm (Noon). The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required to attend, but appreciated. Inclement weather will postpone the event. If in doubt, please call 641-673-5841, check […]
ISU Extension and Outreach – Mahaska County is hosting an 8 Summer Fun Day Camps this summer in the month of June at the Mahaska County Extension Office in Oskaloosa (212 North I Street). Each day camp will run from 9:00am-3:00pm. Our summer staff is excited to host 8-day camps for youth in grades K-8. […]
