The people of St. Paul Congregational UCC invite others in the community to join us on “a shared Resurrection witness for Planet Earth during 50 great days of greening up, powering down, and shouting out,” a mission project of the United Church of Christ that begins on Easter Sunday and culminates on Pentecost Sunday, May […]
by Matt Kargol – OHS Art I wanted to let everyone know about a very special opportunity that is coming to Oskaloosa High School on Wednesday March 27. Benjamin Victor is a sculptor from Aberdeen, South Dakota who has been selected to create a sculpture of Norman Borlaug for the National Statuary Hall in Washington […]
Eddyville, Iowa – This Friday night at 6:30 in the cafeteria, you are cordially invited to attend an academic showcase honoring the Seniors. Many of our students have taken a considerable amount of time to ensure that they not only excel in sports and band but also in academic efforts as well. There will be […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa community and surrounding areas are invited to join WPU staff, faculty, and students at a recognition ceremony for the William Penn University Men’s Basketball program to celebrate their historic season. The Statesmen finished the 2012–13 season ranked #1 in the NAIA with the best record in program history. As Midwest […]
William Penn University is honored to host Dr. Jim Le Shana as this year’s guest speaker for the 4th Annual Ercil and Maxine Beane Lecture on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Dr. La Shana’s presentation titled “The Forgotten Quaker Distinctive” will be held at 11:15 am in the Chief Mahaska Room, located in the Dana Atkins […]
The annual William Penn University Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the student group P.A.S.S. (Programing Activities for Students by Students), will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at 4:00 p.m. on the front lawn of Penn Hall. Children of the community are invited and should bring their own Easter basket or bag. In the event […]
Many homeowners have trees or plant trees in their landscape and often are unsure about the proper pruning of them as they grow. Mahaska County Master Gardeners and Trees Forever will host an opportunity to learn about tree pruning. Ben Hoskinson, the Mahaska County Integrated Vegetation Roadside Manager (IRVM) will demonstrate tree pruning methods on […]
The 6th Annual Kids Against Hunger concert will be held Saturday, April 6th at 7pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 405 High Avenue East, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The concert is open to the public and everyone is welcome. A free will offering will be accepted with all proceeds going to Kids Against Hunger, a non-profit […]
Come learn about New & Underused Trees and Shrubs & Noble Trees on Tuesday March 26 at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Barry Laws, owner of Quilted Gardens will be the presenter. Please note the start time is 7 pm. There is no fee to attend. Any interested gardener is […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Have you bought your tickets for “Ladies Night” yet??? They can be purchased at 804 Décor, Doty Computers, Expressions Hair Studio and Painted Daisy in Oskaloosa; or Crow Row in New Sharon. This is the third year for Ladies Night and each year is bigger and better. This year’s event, being held […]
