Saturday, August 11 Russell Wildlife Area 10:00 am Dutch Oven Mini-Lesson 12:00 pm Lunch on the Table Celebrate summer with the Mahaska County Conservation Board by joining us at a picnic with yard games and food made in Dutch ovens or over the campfire. If you would like to learn more about Dutch oven cooking, […]
Tuesday, August 7 Russell Wildlife Area I-spy books are a lot of fun for all ages…how about taking it outdoors? The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites you to come out to the Russell Wildlife Area On Tuesday, August 7th and take a hike down a trail to find hidden objects. Some won’t be easy to […]
Mahaska County Extension is now enrolling for a Master Gardener training to begin September 4, 2018. Enrollment is due August 24. Mahaska County will use a “flipped” classroom for their core training this fall. In flipped classrooms, the recorded presentations by ISU professionals are viewed on your own outside of class. Class (face to face) […]
Pie Baking Contest & Pedal Tractor Pull Main Street’s Sweet Corn Serenade typically brings 5,000 people to downtown Oskaloosa for fresh cooked sweet corn. Thursday, July 26 is the date. Pie bakers are needed for the pie-baking contest. The entry fee for the pie baking contest is one pie—simply bring one pie to judge and […]
One of three living “Legacy of Excellence” award recipients in The Alley, Jay Zimmerman, will be honored in a ceremony at 5:30 in The Alley on July 6. The Public is invited to attend! OSKALOOSA: Jay Alan Zimmerman, born and raised in Oskaloosa, is known as “Broadway’s Beethoven.” He is a deaf composer, author, speaker, […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) — Anticipation and excitement has 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 eight of the best Open Class Drum & Bugle Corps from across the U.S. This unique experience will be […]
It’s nearly time again for Christmas in July! Join Oskaloosa Main Street downtown for this unseasonal holiday celebration! Kick off the day from 9 AM – 1 PM with a stop by The Alley to shop the pop-up craft and product vendor show. Shortly after the show begins, fun family and children’s games will begin […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The 8th Annual MHP Foundation Run in the Sun is set for Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Lacey Recreation Complex Community Stadium. Proceeds from this 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk will benefit the MHP Hospice Serenity House. According to MHP Foundation Chair Sandy Bailey, this is the second year of the Church […]
At 7:30 pm on Thursday evening, the Elks Lodge #340 and the Oskaloosa City Band are co-hosting a Flag Day Ceremony prior to the weekly City Band Concert. Scout Troops #71 and #77 are also participating, as the history of Flag Day is told, along with the progression of the American Flag and how it […]
Before you can care for your ailing plants, you need to know what is affecting them. Learn about common garden plant pests, including weeds, insects and diseases at this Garden Basics class on Thursday June 21, at 6:30 pm at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Garden Basics classes […]
