Youth Outdoor Field Day Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Russell Wildlife Area Join the Mahaska County Conservation Board and local conservation groups on Saturday, September 20th for a whole day of hands-on outdoor activities for kids! The event will be held from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm with the check […]
[Oskaloosa, September 3, 2014] – Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18, to share in the fun with the Mahaska County YMCA and co-event sponsors Clow Valve Company and Mahaska Health Partnership, at the 3rd annual Freaky 5k Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. The Freaky 5k, a community event focused on fun and fitness, showcases […]
A few weeks ago I started sharing recipes for canning garden produce. I will continue with a couple more this week. Grandmother’s catsup 1 peck tomatoes(about) 2 cups sharp vinegar 6 Tbsp. salt 4 Tbsp. allspice 2 Tbsp. mustard 1 Tbsp.powdered cloves 1 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. red pepper Cook and rub tomatoes through […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – During menopause, women undergo a wide array of changes. One treatment option to consider is hormone replacement therapy. Mahaska Health Partnership explores the purpose of therapy for menopausal women. Hormone replacement therapy is a technique used to help supplement the body with estrogen and sometimes progesterone during and after menopause. “Women produce […]
Fellowship Bible Church which is located at 1000 A Ave. West in Oskaloosa, IA, will be privileged on September 7 at 6:00pm to have Gracia Burnham share her refreshingly honest story of faith in the midst of terror and tragedy. Martin, a New Tribes Mission pilot & Gracia Burnham were kidnapped by militant Muslim terrorists […]
Power 9! Your bodies are fit. Your tummies are toned. Let’s work on your inner being. Coffee Break Bible studies are a great way to work on four of the nine Blue Zones Principles namely: Purpose, Down Shift, Belong (to a faith based community), and Right Tribe. Two opportunities for women and children to participate […]
SAFE (Students Advocating for Equality), a new organization at William Penn University this fall, will be holding a memorial walk on Wednesday, September 10th in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. Oskaloosa, IA— September 10, 2014 – SAFE (Students Advocating for Equality), a new organization at William Penn University this fall, will be holding a […]
PELLA — Central College will host its first volunteer event of the year Sept. 6 at Lake Red Rock. Students will gather trash, plant trees and collect prairie seed to help the Red Rock Lake Association. This service project is held each year, with different tasks based on the Association’s needs. The event gives Central […]
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 6:00 pm at Pond 1 – Russell Wildlife Area NEW PROGRAM for all ages! Come out to the Russell Wildlife Area on Tuesday, September 9 at 6:00 pm to learn about paddleboarding. We will meet at Pond 1 (located just west of the conservation center on 200th St) to learn about […]
The Master Gardeners are hosting a workshop on making hypertuffa containers Thursday, September 18, 2014; 6-8 pm. At this workshop we will form a rustic garden container utilizing Portland cement and perlite. The workshop will be held at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds (701 South I Street). All needed materials will be provided. Please wear old […]
