On Tuesday and Wednesday 4-H members set the stage to show their oh so many talents at the Southern Iowa Fair Free Stage. 4-H members shared their talents by taking part in Share-the-Fun, Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits. It takes a lot of courage to get up in front of a crowd, but these 4-Hers […]
The Sale Ring was filled with lots of Educational Facts about Chickens on Tuesday Morning. Due to the Avian Influenza fairs were not allowed to have any birds exhibit. In Place of the show they had a Birdless Bird Show where the exhibitors were allowed to bring an Educational Poster to help take place of […]
Running, Jumping & Zig Zagging Their Way Through The Southern Iowa Fair The 4-H and FFA dog show was held on Monday, July 13th at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. The exhibitors worked hard to get their dogs in tip top shape for the show. Prizes and ribbons are as follows (P-Purple, B-Blue, R-Red): Obedience Pre […]
PFLAG is the nation’s largest organization uniting people who are LGBTQ with parents, families, friends, and allies. With 200,000 members and supporters, and local affiliates in more than 350 communities across the U.S. and abroad, PFLAG is the largest grassroots-based organization of its kind. PFLAG is a non-profit organization and is not affiliated with any […]
The Navy & Gold Gala will be held Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa. This fundraiser, hosted by the William Penn Athletic Booster Club, will be a fun-filled event with silent and live auctions, dinner, contests and raffle drawings. Proceeds from this year’s event will help fund the purchase of […]
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Mahaska County office is hosting the sixth annual “Growing Season” webinar series. Gardeners will learn about creative ideas for water features and conservation, attracting butterflies and bees, and growing herbs. The summer series, offered by the Iowa Master Gardener program, is open to all interested gardeners and features an […]
Fishing in Canoes at the Russell Wildlife Area July 21, 2015 6:30 – 8:00 pm Come out to the Russell Wildlife Area and try a new twist on fishing – from a canoe! We will meet at the conservation center then go to one of the ponds at the park. Participants will receive canoeing and […]
Southern Iowa Carpfest Saturday, July 18 2:00 am – 5:00 pm Eveland Access Boat Ramp Bowfishing at its greatest! On Saturday, July 18 come and participate in or watch a bowfishing tournament taking place from the Lake Red Rock dam to the Ottumwa hydro-electric dam. The home base for the event will be at the […]
The Exchange is a CoWorking group in Oskaloosa that meets regularly at Smokey Row. CoWorking presents an opportunity for networking, business interaction, or and environment where quiet work time of individuals takes place. Currently, the Oskaloosa Exchange meets a Smokey Row in downtown Oskaloosa. In additional creating a productive work atmosphere, programs and special speakers […]
DES MOINES, IA – For the first time ever, the city of Des Moines will host a Brain Aneurysm Foundation event with the First Annual Brain Aneurysm Awareness 5K Walk/Run. The event will be held at Gray’s Lake in Des Moines on Sunday, Sept. 20. “It’s a no brainer, we are so thrilled to partner […]
