Oskaloosa, IOWA—Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting a workshop on Dec. 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on balancing the economics of soil fertility for crop production. With lower commodity prices, many farmers are looking to trim costs. For fertilizer, don’t simply trim costs, but rather selectively maximize economic returns to fertilizer expense […]
Central Reformed Church will be hosting the 15th annual Oskaloosa Community Thanksgiving Meal at noon on Thanksgiving Day (November 24th). The meal is free and open to the entire community. In recent years nearly 250 people have been served on Thanksgiving, and organizers are expecting even higher numbers this year. The meal features traditional Thanksgiving […]
The 2nd Annual Mahaska County 4-H Festival of Trees will take place during Oskaloosa Main Street’s Storybook Christmas Festival in the Penn Central Mall on Thursday, December 1 happening before, during, and after the Lighted Christmas Parade and Painting with Lights. There will be lots to see and do at the Christmas Festival, including free […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – The William Penn University Fine Arts Department will present fall Jazz and Choir concerts on November 9 and 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Musco Technology Center on the Oskaloosa campus. These performances will feature student conductors, who are enrolled in the Conducting I course, as partial fulfillment of the music minor, […]
Throughout the history of the United States, men and women have served their country to help preserve the freedoms provided American citizens. Veterans are invited to attend a pork roast dinner at the Oskaloosa Elks Lodge, 202 2nd Avenue East, this Veterans Day. The dinner is free to area veterans. A free will donation will […]
Start the holiday season by creating a fresh wreath for your front door at the Mahaska County Master Gardeners’ wreath-making workshop on Thursday, December 8 @ 6:30 pm. Workshop will be held at the Mahaska County Extension office. Please allow two hours to make a wreath. Workshop materials include fresh boughs (White Pine, Norway Spruce, […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Entrepreneur and founder of Terra Biologics, Michael Ott, will present “The Wayward Path To Success” on Wednesday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Musco Technology Center on William Penn University’s campus. Ott’s presentation will highlight lessons he has learned while starting new ventures. He will discuss why making mistakes is acceptable […]
Central Reformed Church will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Monday, October 31st in the Oskaloosa Elementary School parking lot from 6-8pm. The event features many vehicles decorated for Halloween, with each giving away candy. “We are excited to be able to offer a fun and safe Trick or Treating experience for the […]
Tuesday, November 1; 7 pm Join the Mahaska County Master Gardeners as they host Ron Van Sant and learn how to grow popcorn on Tuesday, November 1 at 7 pm at the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Ron grew up on a farm outside of Tracy and has been growing popcorn […]
Eveland Access Campgrounds Saturday, October 22, 2016 1:00 – 10:00 pm The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites you to bring your family out to Eveland Access Campgrounds to participate in FREE fall festivities on Saturday, October 22nd. From 1:00 to 10:00 pm, MANY activities designed for the whole family to enjoy will be set up […]
