Oskaloosa, Iowa – With many proms and other formals in the near future, the Green Dress Project has been helping young ladies find dresses. The William Penn Alumni Association has been coordinating the project, now in its 4th year. “The Green Dress Project is designed for families that are unable to afford prom dresses for […]
State Senator Tom Rielly invites constituents to Pella listening post State Senator Tom Rielly of Oskaloosa is working on legislation to help create jobs and expand educational opportunity. The public is invited to join him on March 9 at Smokey Row in Pella from 8:30 am – 9:30 am to discuss these issues and others. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With such a mild winter, the planned sleigh rides at the Nelson Pioneer Farm were scrapped, and in it’s place, is an evening of dancing and fun. On Wednesday, February 29th, they will light the bonfire and heat up the barn for an old fashioned barn dance at the Nelson Pioneer Farm […]
Oskaloosa Senior High will host the Barnstormers on Thursday March 1st for dinner and Rookie Night. Both events are open to the public- come and share a meal with the Barnstormers, and see their off-field talents at Rookie Night! Dinner with the team will begin at 5:00pm in the Sr High cafeteria, and the Barnstormer’s […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – All commercial pesticide applicators must take exams in order to become initially certified and some choose to become re-certified by exam rather than by attending continuing instructional courses. A training session designed to help prepare individuals for the commercial pesticide applicator examinations will be offered in Marion on Monday, March 5 in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Business Improvement Committee of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group is pleased to announce the next Lunch & Learn event to be held Wednesday, February 22 from noon to 1 pm at the Oskaloosa Public Library. Featured speaker will be Sherry Vavra of the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation. Please RSVP […]
PELLA — Theatre Central will host seven performances of the musical “Guys and Dolls” Feb 23-March 3 in the Central College Kruidenier Center. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23-25 and March 1-3 with a 2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 26. Based on two short stories by Damon Runyon, “Guys and Dolls” was written by Jo […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Winter has rushed back into the area today. The National Weather Service has called for accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and winds between 9 and 14 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Then, in the evening, a freezing rain and mist settled into the area causing treacherous travel. As a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group Diplomats would like to invite all Chamber members and their employees to join host Angela Binns of Mahaska Data Technologies for refreshments at a Business After Hours event to be held Thursday, February 16, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. They have recently moved to 114 A […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University is proud to announce that it will be hosting the 2012 NAIA Midwest Cheer and Dance Regional Competition. On Saturday, February 11, campus will be invaded by eight dance teams and seven cheerleading squads from the Midwest. The completion will be held in the main gym on the William […]
