Category archives for: Arts and Education

Osky Food Park and Mahaska County YMCA Present Final Family Movie Night of Summer

YMCA Logo

OSKALOOSA, IA—The Osky Food Park, in partnership with the Mahaska County YMCA, is excited to announce the third and final installment of its highly successful summer Family Movie Night series. This free event will take place on Saturday, August 17, at the Osky Food Park (610 1st Ave. West). Event Details: Date: Saturday, August 17, […]

Vendor Fair and Silent Auction at Eveland Access Campground

Mahaska County Conservation Board

The public is welcome to attend The Eveland Access Campground Vendor Fair and Silent Auction on August 17th, 2024. The event will be from 10 am to 8 pm on the east side of the campground. There will be a potluck dinner from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. The Silent auction winners will be announced at […]

Goldpine to Perform Free Concert at Woodhaven Amphitheatre on August 22

Goldpine

University Park, IA – The George Daily Auditorium will host a free concert featuring the acclaimed Nashville Americana duo Goldpine on Thursday, August 22, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Woodhaven Amphitheatre in University Park, offering a unique opportunity for music lovers in the area to experience the duo’s powerful live […]

Garden Show Off to Be Held

Veggies and Gourds help make fall colorful!

The public is invited to see the gardens the Mahaska County Master Gardeners are involved with on Tuesday, August 27, beginning at 6:30 pm at the Herb Garden at Nelson Pioneer Farm, Oskaloosa. Other stops at the Flagpole Garden at the Mahaska County Extension office at 7 pm and Lacey Garden along the bike trail […]

Monarchs and Milkweed: A Story of Survival

A Monarch butterfly waits for it's wings to dry out before taking flight.

Traveling Exhibit at the Environmental Learning Center July 24 – August 20, 2024 A traveling exhibit will be on display at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center from July 24 – August 20, 2024. Visit the Environmental Learning Center to see the exhibit with the theme of Monarchs and Milkweed: A Story of Survival! Open […]

Central College Faculty Selected for Vermeer Teacher Internship Program

Central College

PELLA, IA (07/15/2024) Central College’s Stavros Papakonstantinidis, associate professor of communication studies, and Oscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish and dean of the Class of 2027, were selected for the Vermeer Teacher Internship summer program. The program offers educators a unique opportunity to delve into the dynamic operations of Vermeer Corporation. This immersive experience provides […]

Fossil Hunt at Russell Wildlife Area

Mahaska County Conservation Board

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 9:00-10:00 am Fossil hunting is a fun activity for all ages! From 9:00-10:00 am Wednesday, July 17th join Mahaska County Conservation naturalist, Laura DeCook, on a morning adventure to find fossils at Russell Wildlife Area. Please park by the Pond 1 parking lot (south side of pond next to 200th St.) […]

McKay Group Adds Goff to Board of Directors

McKay Group Adds Goff to Board of Directors

(Knoxville, IA, 7/8/24) For years, McKay Group has been more than just an insurance agency, with a commitment to protecting individuals and businesses as their own. Established in 1946, McKay Group has stood alongside its clients for generations, providing comprehensive solutions tailored to their unique needs. At the heart of McKay Group’s mission is a […]

Indian Hills Community College receives $1 million for trucker training

Rep. Zach Nunn announced Monday that Indian Hills Community College is receiving $1 million to construct a driving training pad. (Screenshot from livestream of announcement)

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 1, 2024 Another Iowa community college will expand its commercial driving training program using federal funding secured this spring. U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn visited Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa Monday to announce the community college will receive a $1 million investment to build a new driving pad […]

Round up at your local Fareway in July to support Variety – the Children’s Charity

Fareway Meat & Grocery logo

Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct the eighth annual Round Up at the register from July 1-20 at all 139 store locations. Customers will have the opportunity to round up to the next dollar or provide an additional donation on their grocery bill to help fund Variety’s mission. […]

             

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