On November 19, 2011 from 9:00 until 11:45 a.m. the Alpha Lambda Delta, freshmen honor society will be holding its annual food can drive with several organizations at William Penn University. The students will be going door-to-door to collect non-perishable food items to be given to the Ecumenical food cupboard and the women’s shelter in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With Thanksgiving coming up in just over a week, some members of the Oskaloosa community are looking to a future performance already for “The Music of Christmas”. The Oskaloosa Symphony Chorus has began practicing at the middle school in preparation for their Sunday, December 18th performance at 4:00 pm. This is the […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber, the Oskaloosa Police Department and City Officials want everyone to be safe and enjoy this year’s 25th annual Lighted Christmas Parade. Oskaloosa, Iowa – If you plan to attend this year’s parade, please be prepared for a couple of changes from years past. First, due to safety concerns the Chamber and […]
William Penn University Concert Band FREE Fall Concert on November 21, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. Featuring works by: John Philip Sousa, William Shuman, David Shaffer, Harry Lincoln and others, also Featuring the William Penn Singers After several years on hiatus, music is coming to the forefront at William Penn University. Once again, music education is […]
The Oskaloosa Rotary Club is continuing the annual Christmas Food Basket program for Mahaska County families in need. The program was initiated and managed for many years by the Human Services Resource Council, an all-volunteer group. In 2010, over 500 food baskets were given to families in need throughout Mahaska County. Families wishing to apply […]
The William Penn University Singers and Jazz Ensemble will present a Fall Concert, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 15 and 16, at the McGrew Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. The program includes music styles ranging from Big Band Swing to Funk. Directed by Anita Meinert, the chorale ensemble will perform “Hold Steady with the Gate”, “Search […]
From George Daily Auditorium “Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as…as a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,” announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka. And so begins a tale of love and laughter, devotion and defiance…and changing traditions. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, the Tony Award® winning musical that has […]
Des Moines, Iowa – William Penn University’s College for Working Adults (CWA) will celebrate the graduation of more than 160 graduates on Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. during the Winter Commencement Ceremony at Hy-Vee Hall in downtown Des Moines. This year’s commencement speaker will be Clarence Hudson, Executive Director of the Iowa Sports Foundation. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn University Fine Arts Department will present the musical, “Godspell” on November 10, 11, 12, at 7:30 p.m. each evening in the McGrew Fine Arts Center on the William Penn campus. Originally produced in 1972, the show is now in revival on Broadway, a tribute to the timeless stories from […]
Join Book Vault’s own Ruthi Rogers as she prepares some Old Fashioned Favorites including, Fruitcake and Homemade Chutney. The Joy of Cooking cookbook will be referenced. Bring back some good old holiday memories with some great old favorites! Samples will be served. Join them this Saturday, November 12th at 10:30 am in the Book Vault […]
