May 25th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The annual Memorial Day Service is again planned to take place on Monday at the stage area near the big pond at Forest Cemetery. The parade of veterans will start from the American Legion building at 9:30 am, making its way to the cemetery with the ceremony to begin […]
by Dave Baker Just what exactly is a community? Depending on interpretation, a community can describe many types of collectives. A church can be a community as can a school, a club, a political party, a lodge, or even an entire town. Essentially, anywhere where people collectively connect or come together is a community. Broadly […]
Petunias are one of the most common annuals in garden centers each spring AMES, Iowa — Petunias are one of the most common annuals in garden centers each spring. Their colorful blooms grace containers, hanging baskets and garden beds all summer. In this article, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists answer questions about growing […]
AMES, Iowa – Registration is open for the 2022 Crop Scouting Competition for Iowa Youth, presented by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management program and Iowa 4-H Youth Development. The 12th annual event will be held on July 28 at the Field Extension Education Laboratory, 1928 240th St., Boone. Middle school […]
AMES, Iowa – Equine owners have numerous choices when it comes to which forages to feed their horses. In order to help make the decision easier, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released a new publication called “Forages for Horses in Iowa.” A dozen different species of legumes and grasses are covered, along with […]
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oskaloosa (2370 Merino Ave.) is offering an Introduction to World/American Christianity on Thursdays from 6-7 P.M. (beginning 5/5), and Saturdays from 9-10 A.M., (beginning 5/7). We are offering two days of the week with the same material presented each day to better accommodate everyone’s schedules. In the course we […]
May 3rd, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Alley, located next to Smokey Row in Oskaloosa, and the Oskaloosa Art Center will be the stage for Latin Fest this Saturday. The event is hosted by Fine Arts and Cultural Events of Mahaska County (F.A.C.E.) and will feature food, music, dance, art, and puppet shows. It all […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— Two William Penn University students presented original research papers April 23 at the Iowa Human Rights Research Conference at Drake University Law School in Des Moines. Abigail Karr (senior double majoring in Political Science and History with minors in Religion and Technical Communications), from Oskaloosa, Iowa, presented a paper titled “American Disenfranchisement: A […]
Eveland Access Summerfest Saturday, June 4, 2022 1:00 – 8:00 pm Eveland Access Campground 2890 Galeston, Ave., Oskaloosa, IA Mark your calendars for a day of summer fun by the river at the Eveland Access Summerfest on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 1:00 – 8:00 pm. The Mahaska County Conservation Board and Muse Music Store […]
Considerations when selecting annuals for shade AMES, Iowa — The garden centers and greenhouses are fully-stocked with annuals for spring planting. Annuals are a perfect addition to the landscape to provide color that lasts throughout the summer. Although most annuals prefer several hours of direct sunlight for maximum growth and bloom, there are a few […]
