Concertgoers are in for a special treat on Thursday, June 7. The band will be joined by 6 professional string players, including the Lux Quartet, who are in town for the Oskaloosa Music Festival. This annual joint performance has become a favorite of the audience as well as the musicians. Selections include: The Lord of […]
Central College invites college-bound high school students with an interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields to visit the Central campus in Pella, Iowa, on Thursday, June 28 and/or Friday, June 29 for a get-acquainted session. The free event is a chance for students to meet Central’s faculty, tour the college’s state-of-the-art Vermeer […]
Memorial Day Ceremony Sponsored by American Legion, Post 418 Monday, May 28, 2018 1030 AM Highland Cemetery Eddyville, Iowa Bring Lawn Chairs In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the high school
Join Master Gardener John Langstraat and other Mahaska County Master Gardeners for this hands-on two session workshop to create your own leaf casting. The first session will be held Monday, June 11 at 6 pm. Leaf casting is a process that creates cement molds from plant leaves. The natural depressions and veins in a leaf […]
Ottumwa, IA—Community 1st Credit Union is pleased to announce the 2018 C1st Skate Fest will be Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. at the Ottumwa Skate Park near Market Street and the riverfront. The 6th annual skateboard, scooter and BMX competition will feature local food vendors, C1st Dollar Dog and train, music, games, giveaways and prizes. […]
Saturday, June 2, 2018 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Russell Wildlife Area 12:00 – 1:00 pm CAMPFIRE PICNIC (bring a drink & side dish, hot dogs and table service provided) 1:00 – 3:00 pm KIDS’ FISHING DERBY & FAMILY FISHING (MCCB will provide fishing poles and bait, but feel free to bring your own) This […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — In just a few weeks, it’s time to go to Summer Theatre Camp! The George Daily Youth Theatre has a packed summer full of almost anything you can imagine – musicals, games, film, secret agents, dancing, ghosts, cartoons, wizards, and more! Summer camp kicks off the week of June 4th with “Oskalooney […]
The flowers you plant in your gardens; turn an ordinary lawn into a colorful landscape. Whether you grow an easy perennial or fussy annual, adding flowers is a rewarding landscape element. Learn about outdoor flowers at this Garden Basics class on Thursday May 31, at 6:30 pm at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office; […]
It’s nearly that time of year again – the weather is getting warmer, and Art on the Square in Oskaloosa is just around the corner! 2018 marks the 50th Anniversary of Art on the Square, and this year’s plans are a celebration of this long-standing community event. This year’s event will span two days, kicking […]
The public is invited to join the Oskaloosa City Council and meet the four finalists competing to become the next Chief of Police. The meet and greet will be held on May 18th from 5:00PM to 6:30PM at the Musco Technology Center located on the campus of William Penn University. Each candidate will provide a […]
