
Oskaloosa Main Street is hosting the fourth annual “Christmas in July” fundraiser on Saturday, July 13th on the Square in downtown Oskaloosa. The all-day event is designed to raise money to support “Painting with Lights” on the downtown buildings during the Christmas season. Christmas in July will again feature kids and family activities, live music, […]
Jul 3 2019 | Posted in
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United Way of Mahaska County and Penn Central Mall are hosting a School Supply Sculpture Contest. Each entry receives a standard set of school supplies to help construct their creation. After the sculptures are adjudicated, all the school supplies will go to the Back-to-School Fair. Please find contest details below: Registration: $50 – Includes: – […]
Jun 30 2019 | Posted in
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Eveland Access Campgrounds July 20, 2019 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites the public to a new event at the Eveland Access Campgrounds on Saturday, July 20th. Celebrate the summer with us at the Eveland Access Summer Fest & Campground Cook-Off. The day will provide activities for some family fun […]
Jun 25 2019 | Posted in
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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) — Anticipation and excitement have filled the air since William Penn University’s Athletic Bands program announced a competitive marching and music event will be returning to Oskaloosa. Drum Corps Mid-America is a competition between six of the best Open Class Drum & Bugle Corps from across the U.S. This unique experience will be […]
Jun 20 2019 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY – Tickets are on sale now for the Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary’s Quilt Raffle for a chance to win a Queen-plus size “Crazy” quilt, made by the Helping Hands Quilt Group of Oskaloosa. The drawing will be held after Sweet Corn Serenade on Thursday, July 25 and raffle tickets will be on sale during […]

ISU Extension and Outreach Master Gardeners will offer three, one hour educational webcasts this summer. The webcasts are open to anyone interested in learning more about the topics. The topics provide insight for beginning and experienced gardeners. The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will host these webcasts at the Mahaska County Extension office. This is open […]
Jun 13 2019 | Posted in
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Prior to Thursday night’s city band concert, everyone is welcome to attend a Flag Day Ceremony at 7:30 pm in commemoration of Flag Day (the following day). Oskaloosa Elks Lodge #340, along with Scout Troops #71 and #77 will present the history of Flag Day and how the American flag has changed as our country […]
Jun 13 2019 | Posted in
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Coffee Break Friday, June 14, 2019 9:00 am – 10:00 am Environmental Learning Center at Caldwell Park 2342 Hwy. 92 East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 Stop by the Environmental Learning Center for a “Coffee Break” this Friday, June 14 from 9:00-10:00 am, fill up a cup of coffee and indulge in something tasty! This special time […]
Jun 11 2019 | Posted in
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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) — William Penn University will once again be hosting the Global Leadership Summit on August 8 and 9, 2019. As one of over 750 satellite host-sites worldwide, William Penn University is thrilled to be able to invite local businesses and churches as well as alumni, faculty and staff from Penn, to attend this […]
Jun 6 2019 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Calling all William Penn University alumni artists, authors, and crafters home! Please join us for the WPU 2019 Homecoming Artists & Authors Exhibit on Saturday, October 19, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Penn Activity Center (PAC). This event displays books and artworks by William Penn alumni, staff, and faculty. Works […]
Jun 6 2019 | Posted in
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