Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting the seventh annual “Growing Season “ webinars (programs viewed over the internet) at multiple locations across Iowa this summer. This series is offered by the Iowa Master Gardener program and is open to all interested gardeners. Participants are not required to have completed master gardener training to […]
Master Gardeners will be providing informal gardening information at the ISU Extension Flagpole garden this summer at 6 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month. The topic for Learn and Discover on July 28 is Seed Saving. We will show and discuss seed saving techniques. There will be a children’s garden activity also. Learn […]
Become an Iowa Master Gardener by completing the core training course this fall through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Mahaska County office. Gardeners will learn best practices for choosing plants, designing gardens and managing pests. Orientation will be held September 20. Classes will be held on Tuesday and select Thursday evenings from 6:30 […]
This year A Wireless is teaming up with Culture of Good to donate 100,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children across the United States. Oskaloosa, IA – July 30, 2016: Parents and student in Oskaloosa will soon benefit from a national backpack giveaway campaign. A Wireless, the nation’s second-largest Verizon Premium Retailer, announces today […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation will host the 6th Annual Run in the Sun on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Stadium at the Lacey Recreation Complex. Run in the Sun is a 5K for runners and 1-mile Walk for all ages, abilities and even strollers. Proceeds from the 2016 event will benefit […]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016, 10 am TO 4 pm Rendezvous means gathering, and men and women who live and demonstrate the skills of the 1840 Iowa Frontier will be gathered together around the pioneer buildings and homes of Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum in Oskaloosa. Over 50 re-enactors are expected to display their wares, demonstrate […]
What: Christmas in July Why: To raise money for new Christmas decorations & Lighting for the downtown area. When: Saturday, July 16. Children’s games from 11-3. Evening & Adult activities from 6-11 Where: Oskaloosa Downtown Square The main goal of the Christmas in July event is to raise funds for new Christmas decorations and lighting […]
An Evening with TRAVIS TRITT at the Bridge View Center on Sunday, October 16, 2016 Ottumwa, IA: CMA and Grammy award-winning country artist Travis Tritt will perform his acoustical concert at the Bridge View Center on Sunday, October 16 at 7:30 pm. Tritt’s 1990 debut Country Club and its succession of hits put him in […]
Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum in Oskaloosa will hold the Laura’s Days activities throughout July. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings at 11am. Week 1: 5th- baking bread and butter, 6th – stenciling a canvas bag, 7th – stilt walking, make your own set Week 2: 12th – make a ball for rounders, 13th – make […]
Pastor Jeremy Empie believes that America and Oskaloosa is ready for revival, and he’s bringing his message to Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Pastor Jeremy Empie hopes that his message will be the spark that brings revival to Oskaloosa, when he holds a two night special event at the Jubilee Family Church. The services are planned […]
