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Coffee Break “Thanksgiving Traditions” at Environmental Learning Center

Mahaska County Conservation Board

Friday, November 22, 2019 9:00 – 10:00 am Come and warm up inside the Environmental Learning Center with some fresh, hot coffee and tasty homemade treats on Friday, November 22nd from 9:00-10:00 am. We will meet in the Discovery Lab on the upper level. This is a great opportunity to visit with other people that […]

Holiday Cards for Heroes

Lots of people came out to create holiday cards for active duty service members. The event was hosted by the VFW and the American Legion.

OSKALOOSA – VFW Post and Auxiliary 2237 will sponsor a “Holiday Cards for Veteran Heroes” event on Wednesday, November 13th from 4 PM to 7 PM. All ages are welcome to come create holiday cards that will be sent to service men and women. The goal of the event is to help spread Christmas cheer […]

OHS Annual Veterans Day Assembly

Oskaloosa School Superintendent Paula Wright thanks a veteran for their service after Monday's assembly.

An Oskaloosa High School Press Release To show our appreciation for our veterans in Mahaska County, Oskaloosa High School Student Council is hosting a Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, November 11, 2019, at 1 pm in the large gym at the high school. All veterans are invited to attend. OHS Student Council will be providing […]

Oskaloosa Main Street — Window Decorating Contest

Merry Little Downtown Christmas (file photo)

Oskaloosa Chamber and Main Street have laid out a Christmas challenge, and are asking area businesses and organizations to rise to the cheerful occasion! The holidays are fast approaching and visitors will be traveling to town to shop, eat, and stay. Area businesses and organizations can help make a visual impact by decorating their storefronts […]

Homeschool Science Lab “Turkey Talk”

Mahaska County Conservation Board

Environmental Learning Center November 7 at 10:00-11:00 am or 1:00-2:00 pm November 8 at 1:00-2:00 pm The Mahaska County Conservation Board will be hosting a Homeschool Science Lab program on November 7 and 8 at the Environmental Learning Center at Caldwell Park. This month’s topic will be “Turkey Talk”. Three sessions will be offered for […]

Wreath Making Workshop

Iowa State University Extension

Start the holiday season by creating a fresh wreath for your front door at the Mahaska County Master Gardeners’ wreath-making workshop on Monday, December 2 at v 6:00 pm. Workshop will be held at the Mahaska County Extension office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Please allow two hours to make a wreath. Workshop materials include […]

Holiday Plant Care

Iowa State University Extension

Come learn about holiday plant care from the Mahaska County Master Gardeners on Thursday, November 21 at 6:30 pm at the Mahaska County Extension office; 212 North I Street, Osklaoosa. We will be discussing poinsettias, amaryllis, Holiday cacti, and forced bulbs. Garden Basics classes are Mahaska County Master Gardeners presenting on a variety of general […]

Barnswallow Flowers and Produce Speaker

Iowa State University Extension

Join Mahaska County Master Gardeners as we hear from Meredith Nunnikhoven about peonies, dahlias etal as cut flowers on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm at the Mahaska County Extension office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. The Mother-Daughter team of Kerrilyn & Meredith Loynachan Nunnikhoven launched Barnswallow Flowers and Produce. Located on Highway 23 east […]

Herbal Tea Time and Workshop To Be Held

Iowa State University Extension

Join the Mahaska County Master Gardeners as we host Master Gardener Lois Harris in a Herbal Tea Time and workshop and on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm at the Mahaska County Extension office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Lois will present on herbal history and uses. We will also have a teatime followed by […]

Agronomy in the Field

Iowa State University Extension

AMES, Iowa – Women landowners, farmers and ag retailers will have the opportunity to meet again this fall and winter to learn more about agronomy and related agricultural topics through distance-learning sessions of Agronomy in the Field. Agronomy in the Field for women is in its fifth year and has been offered at several locations […]

           

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