IGNITE Youth Group of the First Christian Reformed Church invites the community Sun., December 13 to a Candlelight Service at 6 pm in the church with fellowship and refreshments to follow. The program has been chosen by the high school seniors and will feature readings, music, instruments, and of course the lighting of candles. The […]
Winter Tales Saturday, December 12, 2015 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Conservation Center, Russell Wildlife Area Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa is coming to the Russell Wildlife area on Saturday, December 12 for the Mahaska County Conservation Board’s annual Winter Tales program. Bring your family and join others in the conservation center from 10:00-11:30 am. Following Santa’s […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services will be offering Youth Mental Health First Aid Training on Friday, Jan. 8 from 8 am to 5 pm in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center (entrance #3) on the MHP campus. “Mental health symptoms can appear at any age,” MHP Behavioral Health Director Jan LeBahn, LISW, […]
Oskaloosa Elks Lodge #340 distributed more than 300 dictionaries to third graders at Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Christian, Fremont, Tri-County and Sigourney elementary schools on Dec. 4. “This is an annual project of the Oskaloosa Elks,” said Elks Exalted Ruler Rick Corbett, who explained the dictionaries are provided each year free of charge. “It is just part […]
As students finish their final exams and leave campus for their holiday break, the Applied Computer Science Program at William Penn University is preparing for a special event to celebrate National Computer Science Education Week. On Saturday, December 12, the community is invited to attend and participate a variety of computer science activities at the […]
The Leighton Merchants will be hosting their annual Christmas Lighting Contest Saturday evening, December 12, 2015. The Leighton Lions will sponsor a Freewill donation Soup Supper from 5 to 7:00 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church. P.E.T. (Personal Energy Transportation) will have Tours and Open House at both manufacturing locations. Also a Live Drive through […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership continues Blue Zones principles in Oskaloosa with addition of Community Wellness Coordinator Ann Smith. “Our community put a lot of work into becoming Blue Zones certified,” MHP CEO Jay Christensen said. “As the local healthcare resource, we value our community’s health and well-being as much as providing care in […]
The William Penn Music Department will present a Service of Lessons and Carols on Saturday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the College Avenue Friends Church. This traditional blending of scripture and seasonal music will feature the William Penn Singers and string players from Oskaloosa High School. Readings will be given by William Penn students […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –Mahaska Health Partnership is offering assistance through a free support group focused on managing symptoms and coping with diabetes care at home. The support group is help semi-regularly and each meeting focuses on a different topic specific to living with diabetes. The next support group will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from […]
OSKALOOSA – Members of the community are invited to “Give the Gift of Fitness, Friendship and Fun” with a Y Gift cards. Available now, they make perfect stocking stuffers or gifts which can play a major role in someone’s life by providing an incentive to get healthier or opportunities to continue on their healthful path […]
