Brayton’s Black Belt Academy and Karate for Kids, of 109 N. 3rd, held an advancement testing at the Penn Central Mall earlier today. The testing were for students to receive a belt of higher honor. The higher level of belt the harder of skill level and time of dedication is required. In order to past […]
Mahaska County Naturalist Laura DeCook make a presentation at Oskaloosa Public Library called “Animal Tracks”. This event showcased the different animals that call Iowa home. There was a story time, she read the book Moose Tracks. It is the story is a fun story that leave a surprise for the reader till the end. Well […]
The pubic had their chance to formally meet new library director Wanda Gardner. Friends of the Oskaloosa Public Library held an event at the library on Thursday afternoon starting at 5:00 pm and going until 6:15. There was a nice crowd of come and go visitors to welcome Ms. Gardner who comes to Oskaloosa from […]
Judge Roy Moore’s event drew nearly 250 supporters to the William Penn PAC Center on Saturday October 16th 2010. Nearly all were there to hear him speak on his experience on being removed from the Alabama Supreme Court. The event started off with a prayer lead by Rev. Bill Tvedt of Jubilee Family Church of […]
I recently sat down with the Reverend Bill Tvedt on the subject of Roy Moore coming to Oskaloosa to speak. Tvedt informed me that he is a Board Member of Peacemakers Institute. The Peacemakers Institute is a non-profit 501 C4 non-religious group from Sioux City, Iowa. The William Penn College Republicans are also working with […]
In it’s 45th year locally, the AAUW Book sale will be returning to the center court of the Penn Central Mall starting at noon on Thursday October 14, and going until Saturday. Thursday, October 14, Noon to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Books, Games, […]
The Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS) will be hosting an “Overstocked” event on Saturday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the animal shelter. The fun event is intended to help cats and dogs get adopted, as well as celebrate the shelter’s third anniversary and progress over the last year. The open house […]
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PENN CENTRAL MODEL RAILROAD CLUB Upcoming train club events—– Our 3rd annual free train show will be held November 20 from 10 to 3 in the Penn Central Mall. There will be lots of vendors with all kinds of model railroad engines, cars, accessories, and railroad memorabilia for sale. In addition, there will be trains […]
The Penn Souper Bowl was a big success. The event held October 3rd at the William Penn PAC Center had lots of good food and an opportunity to mingle with the artists. I caught up with William Penn University’s President Ann Fields about today’s event. She said today’s event “was an opportunity to welcome the […]
