Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Annual Home Decorating Contest held in conjunction with the Lighted Christmas Parade is now underway. Now is the time to get your Christmas lights and decorations out of the attic, garage, or basement and test those bulbs. Oskaloosa Board of Realtors, MidAmerican Energy and the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group […]
Once in a generation, a comedian comes along who speaks to everyone. Today, that comedian is known simply as Michael Jr. Imagine a line from Bill Cosby to Jerry Seinfeld and you’ll have an idea of Michael’s influences. Watch him onstage and you’ll see a man at ease…with himself, his audience, and his message. Listen […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The Oskaloosa Public Library will begin offering computer classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. in December. All classes will be held on the first floor of the library in the children’s computer lab. Due to the limited number of computers in the lab, classes will be limited to 6 participants. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Voting for the Main Street Young Ambassador Contest has begun. eighteen local children ages three through kindergarten are seeking monetary votes to become this year’s Young Ambassadors. Local merchants who are sponsoring the children have banks with the name and picture of the child. Money placed in the canister of your choice […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Enjoy a special day of holiday shopping with Oskaloosa’s 3rd Annual Christmas Walk on Saturday, November 24, 2012. Registration at each store will begin at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stores will have holiday inventory galore to help you with your gift giving needs, in-store drawings to reward you and treats to […]
PELLA — The Central College baseball team is hosting a winter clinic Thursday and Friday, Dec. 27-28, to benefit players of all ages in every aspect of the game. The clinic is held in two sessions each day. Day one covers defensive skills and pitching while day two offers hitting instruction and baserunning. The morning […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For many schools in the area, school is let out early on Wednesday, November 14. From 3:00 – 4:00 pm on this day, come out to the Russell Wildlife Area to participate in a fun program called “Amazing Snakes!” Participants of all ages are welcome to learn about snakes in Iowa and […]
Calling all bakers, architects, artists and everyone interested in participating in this year’s seasonal sensation, the Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk Holiday Gingerbread Extravaganza. Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk, Hy-Vee and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce are partnering to celebrate the Holiday Gingerbread Extravaganza which boasts one of the largest displays of gingerbread in SE […]
On Friday, November 16, the Mahaska County Conservation Board will be offering a basket making class in the conservation center at the Russell Wildlife Area. The class will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and will be taught by Laura DeCook, MCCB Naturalist. Participants will need to bring a pair of scissors and a hand towel […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Sarah Kargol , a local Oskaloosa artist, is displaying her artwork in the Foyer Gallery in the Wilcox Library on the William Penn University Campus until the middle of November. This display will be available for viewing during regular library hours. Sarah Kargol is a mixed-media artist and a mother who is […]
