The first Thursday of May is traditionally set aside for the people of this land to reflect upon the foundations of our country and to pray for our national and community leaders, our courts and schools, the brave men and women in our Armed Services, and for our churches and families. This year’s theme is […]
May 3 2011 | Posted in
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May has been designated “Better Hearing and Speech Month”, not only in Oskaloosa but communities across the country that want to help promote and encourage early detection of communicative disorders. This annual event helps to raise awareness of prevention and detection of communication disorders. Proper detection and treatment can help to raise the quality of […]
Oskaloosa, IA– Iowa State University Extension and Mahaska County Extension in partnership with the Iowa Restaurant Association are sponsoring a ServSafe™ food safety training seminar for food service professionals at the Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street in Oskaloosa. The 8 hour training session will be held on Wednesday May 11th from 8:30 […]
Apr 27 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA — Central College’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE) and the College-Community Band will perform together for Central’s Sunday Concert Series May 1 at 4 p.m. in Douwstra Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Dick Redman, director of bands at Pella Community School District, is guest conductor for selections from The Music […]
Apr 26 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA, Iowa — Dr. Tom Boat, a 1961 alumnus of Central College, executive associate dean of clinical affairs for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and CEO of the University of Cincinnati physicians, will speak at his alma mater’s commencement ceremony Saturday, May 14, at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse at 2 p.m. Boat will be […]
Apr 26 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA, Iowa — Eight Central College seniors will hold final art exhibitions in Mills Gallery in the Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts Wednesday, April 27 – Saturday, May 14. The event is free and open to the public. An opening reception will be Friday, April 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8 […]
Apr 26 2011 | Posted in
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The Park Church of Christ would like to invite those in our area to a “Friends and Family Day Brunch.” The event will take place at the Park Church Of Christ on Sunday, May 1st at 9:00 a.m. for Worship followed by a brunch. We invite everyone to come and visit us for great fellowship […]
Apr 26 2011 | Posted in
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Wednesday, April 27th 11:00 a.m. Energy Event Congressman Boswell will speak at the Iowa Wind Energy Association’s conference. Polk County Convention Center 501 Grand Avenue Des Moines 2:00 p.m. Transportation Event Congressman Boswell will attend a preview tour of the High Trestle Trail Bridge over the Des Moines River Valley for elected officials. Madrid […]
Apr 26 2011 | Posted in
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NEWTON, Iowa – April 22, 2011 – Check your hydraulics because another exciting racing season is about to begin. Iowa Speedway is proud to introduce Tompkins Industries as the presenting sponsor of the Iowa 175 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East/West Challenge on Saturday, May 21. “Partnering with Iowa Speedway, and being the presenting sponsor for […]
Apr 26 2011 | Posted in
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Just a quick 2 mile drive east of Oskaloosa will get you to the location of American Cleaning Services. On the 14th, they had an open house celebrating a 5 year anniversary and the expansion of their facility, at 2461 Hwy 92, and added services. American Cleaning Systems, “A Full Service Cleaning Company”, does these […]
Apr 26 2011 | Posted in
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