FACE (Fine Arts & Cultural Events) of Mahaska County is excited to announce the opening of a Sculpture Workshop as an expansion of the Oskaloosa Art Center. The workshop is located at the corner of South Market Street and 9th Avenue East. A mural on the building is highly visible from Market Street and has […]
Saturday, July 18, 2020 1:00 – 7:00 pm at Eveland Access Campgrounds (2890 Galeston Ave., Oskaloosa, IA 52577) The Mahaska County Conservation Board and the Muse Music Store is teaming up together to bring families a fun-filled event called the “Eveland Access Summerfest” which will be held at the Eveland Access Campground on Saturday, July […]
A Mahaska Health Press Release Lace-up those tennis shoes and get stretching- it’s time for Mahaska Health Foundation’s Annual Run in the Sun! Due to this year’s unique circumstances, Mahaska Health Foundation has adapted quickly and will make the 2020 run unlike any other. This year would have been Run in the Sun’s 10th annual […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Southern Iowa Speedway will race for the first time in 2020 with fans in attendance. The Governor of Iowa has eased the restrictions on race tracks which allows fans to attend the races on Wednesday, June 10th at the Southern Iowa Speedway located on the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa. Five classes […]
AMES, Iowa – Spring is finally here and many gardens are being planted. Preserving your garden’s summer bounty is a great way to enjoy home-grown produce year-round – as long as you don’t serve foodborne illness, like botulism, with your home-preserved foods, say nutrition and wellness specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Home […]
by Nolanne Rust Yesterday, I had noticed my newsfeed started accumulating posts about an activity for kids during this time of social distancing. Many parents of younger children are familiar with the book “Going on a Bear Hunt.” (I have an extra kiddo that ‘goes on a bear hunt’ each time he comes to Nolie’s.) […]
To all of our Supporters, Sponsors and Volunteers, It is with great disappointment we have elected to postpone the Mahaska County PF Banquet due to the current COVID-19 risk within our State. Earlier this week Pheasants Forever CEO Howard Vincent released a letter that halted all Banquets nationwide for March and April. Consequently State and […]
Due to COVID 19 the Vice President for ISU Extension and Outreach has extended the date for program and event cancellations to May 9th. We will need to cancel, postpone or meet virtually during this time. The horticulture events previously scheduled through May 9 are listed below and the status of them. Postponements will be […]
This legislative forum gives area residents an opportunity to learn more about the state, county, and local issues. The setting is informal and encourages those attending to personally meet and speak to their elected representatives, along with leaders in the community. March 14th-Mahaska Chamber and Development Group; Chairs of Board and Committees Emcee-Steve Burnett March […]
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 10:00 – 11:00 am Environmental Learning Center The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites kids ages 5 and younger to the Knee-High Naturalist program titled “What’s Wild?” on Wednesday, March 11th from 10:00-11:00 am at the Environmental Learning Center. At this program, the activities will help kids distinguish between animals that are […]
