Oskaloosa, Iowa – St. Paul Congregational United Church of Christ is working to become a “greener” church using materials from Interfaith Power and Light, an Earth Stewardship Program. A prayer: ” Give us reverence for the earth as Your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in service to others and to Your […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As the Executive Director of the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation (MCRF) I wanted to take a moment to thank the MCRF Board for developing such a wonderful trail in our community. Because of their overwhelming support and development for our community we have and are still developing a 15 mile route around […]
Eddyville, Iowa – EDDYVILLE RACEWAY PARK RACE RESULTS August 12-13, 2011 2011 World Fuel Altered Nationals at Eddyville Raceway Park are set to happen Friday, August 19, Saturday, August 20. Sunday, August 21. 20 Wild Fuel Altereds From All Over The Country will be on hand for some fast paced, nitro burning thunder. Schedule: Friday […]
New Sharon, Iowa, August 27th – Pig Roast and Benefit Auction for the Gillam family after severe motorcycle accident. On July 8, 2011, Doug and Renae Gillam were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident and were transported by Life Flight to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Since the accident Renae has required five surgeries […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will perform its final concert of the summer on Thursday night at 8 p.m. in the bandstand on the city square. It has been a great season and the band has enjoyed playing each week. This week’s marches include “National Emblem” by E.E. Bagley and “Americans We” by Henry Fillmore. Other […]
The William Penn softball program will once again host its Glow Ball Fundraising Tournament later this month. On Saturday, August 20, Edmundson Golf Course will be the site of the two-man best ball event. Check-in begins at 5 p.m. with shotgun golf starting at 5:30 p.m. The tournament costs $50 per person and is limited […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Caldwell Park, just East of Oskaloosa right off Highway 92, played host once again to the Timberwolves “Dog Hollow Rendezvous”. With the setting being of 1840, participants attempt to recreate what it was like to live in that time period.This years scheduled events included: Hawk & Knife Throw for kids, men, and […]
Children’s author Lisa Broadie Cook made a stop by The Book Vault today to read her new book, Peanut Butter and Homework Sandwiches to a gathered group of children. According to the description of the book, it’s about a boy named Martin MacGregor who is having a rotten week. You follow his troubles from when […]
Beacon, Iowa -The Agenda for the Beacon City Council is as follows: I. Call to Order II. General Business A. Review Minutes from July 7, 2011 Meeting B. Treasurer’s Report C. Claims Report D. Sewer Report – Kevin Bork E. Water Reports – 1. Shirley Mitrisin 2. Elwood Hanna 3. Justin Scholtus F. Hall Rentals […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will perform on Thursday night at 8 p.m. as the finale to Sweet Corn Serenade. The band has prepared a special concert this week and will be playing “Za-Ga-Zig’s”, more commonly known as “The Iowa Corn Song”. Follow the band while “Marching Down Broadway” with John Moss’ medley arrangement of “Hey, […]
