Sunday, January 30 1–3 p.m. Are you ready for some great wine, food, and football? Our chef, Linda DeJong, will demonstrate preparation of some amazing appetizers that are sure to wow your football game guests. We’ve paired them with specially selected Tassel Ridge wines that Steve Richardson, our Wine Educator, will present. Enjoy wine and […]
Jan 26 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA — Author John D’Agata is second in Central College’s spring 2011 Writers Reading series Thursday, Feb. 3. D’Agata will read from his novel About a Mountain in Geisler Library Reading Room at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Part social commentary, part literary nonfiction, part memoir, About a Mountain […]
Jan 26 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA — Central College’s Anne Petrie, professor of music, will perform the semester’s first Notes @ Noon concert Wednesday, Feb. 2, in Cox-Snow Recital Hall. Petrie will be accompanied by Patrice Ewoldt, visiting assistant professor of music, on piano. The concert begins at noon and is free and open to the public. A second performance […]
Jan 26 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA — Central College will host a Pakistani international dinner Tuesday, Feb. 1. The meal is served in Graham Conference Center starting at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 per person, $5 for children 6-10. Children 5 and under are free. To make a reservation, call 641-628-5334 or e-mail reimert@central.edu by Friday, Jan. 28. Anya Butt, […]
Jan 26 2011 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa Christian School is selling decorated Valentine cookies. What a wonderful way to say “I Care”, “You’re Special” or show your appreciation at Valentines Day. These are sure to please! Order before Jan. 28 so they are ready on Feb. 11 just in time for Valentines Day. These are the delicious Festival decorated cookies […]
Jan 25 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA — The 2011 Central College High School Bandfest will feature students from 16 high schools across the state. The 79-member festival band and three ensembles, as well as a special performance by the Central College Symphonic Wind Ensemble, will perform at an evening concert Thursday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. in Douwstra Auditorium. The […]
Jan 21 2011 | Posted in
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Gymnastics has for many years been a main stay at the Mahaska County YMCA. The gymnastics program was in existence at the YMCA when it was at the downtown location many years ago and has continued to grow and thrive every year. “Gymnastics is a sport that creates a whole individual; it helps with balance, […]

On March 16, 2011 at 7:00pm at the ISU extension office 212 north I Street Oskaloosa IA 52577, the National Weather Service will be conducting spotter training. Severe Weather Spotters are a vital link in the timely and accurate flow of weather information into and out of weather forecast offices. This 2 hour class, sponsored […]
Jan 20 2011 | Posted in
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2011 Little League Registration will be on January 29 and February 5 from 10:00 – 2:00 in the center court at Penn Central Mall. A birth certificate and proof of residency (parent’s drivers license or some type of bill with an address on it) need to be provided for all new players. Age requirements for […]
Jan 19 2011 | Posted in
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Bring your family and friends out to the Russell Wildlife Area on Friday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. MCCB Naturalist, Laura DeCook, will start the evening inside the conservation center to give everyone a rare opportunity to see a live screech owl up close! Visitors will also learn about the lives of owls in Iowa, […]
Jan 19 2011 | Posted in
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