OSKALOOSA, IA – The Mahaska County YMCA is holding a Virtual Scavenger Hunt the week of Thanksgiving. The winner of the hunt will receive a prize valued at over $100. The hunt is being held for both YMCA members and non-members beginning Sunday, November 20. Lisa Martin, the YMCA’s Membership Engagement Director, said “We are […]
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. Even if you already have soil testing and recommendations hired out to an agri-business, you can still gain a very good understanding of how recommendations are made […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Now that the holiday season is getting into full swing, delicious meals and treats galore can leave you nervous about the effect on your body. Mahaska Health Partnership Registered Dietitian Lea Rice has some advice for avoiding holiday weight gain this season. “The average person puts on one to two pounds each […]
Amanda Jennings shared this photo from McDonalds in Oskaloosa. “I like to send a huge shout out to all customers that donated to the charity Ronald McDonald house this year. Thank you all from the staff of Oskaloosa McDonald’s especially Michelle Lea Vinton and Cindy Molyneux.”
OSKALOOSA, IA – The Mahaska County YMCA is holding a Virtual Scavenger Hunt the week of Thanksgiving. The winner of the hunt will receive a prize valued at over $100. The hunt is being held for both YMCA members and non-members beginning Sunday, November 20. Lisa Martin, the YMCA’s Membership Engagement Director, said “We are […]
Oskaloosa, IA.-November 16, 2016. Crisis Intervention Services and PFLAG-Oskaloosa are holding a candlelight vigil on Sunday, November 20th at 6:30 pm to remember transgender people, gender-variant individuals, and those perceived to be transgender who have been murdered because of hate in 2016. The vigil will be held on the Oskaloosa City Square. It is one […]
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 […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Oskaloosa native, and winner of the Ottumwa Courier’s People’s Choice Award for “#1 Massage Therapist in Ottumwa,” Esther Rose recently joined Mahaska Health Partnership’s Massage Therapy team. Esther’s pride for Oskaloosa and Mahaska Health Partnership has always been part of who she is. “I was actually born at MHP,” Esther shared. “In […]
