You can count this year’s Bucket “O” Junk contest as a success! In the contests second year, eleven exhibitors picked up a bucket full of scrap metal pieces, worked with an adult mentor, gained welding skills, and created a piece of art! These art pieces were judged on Monday, July 14th. All participants received a […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Coal mining historian Doug Wilson will visit the Oskaloosa Public Library on Tuesday, July 22 to present “What About Muchakinock?” a historical look at the coal mining town in Mahaska County. The presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A on the third floor of the library. Wilson is a […]
The Bowfishing Association of Iowa will be hosting a bowfishing tournament called the “Southern Iowa Carpfest” on Saturday, July 26 from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm. This annual tournament is held to raise money for the Veteran’s Airlift Command. Registration (at 6:00 am), a mandatory participant meeting (at 7:30 am) and weigh-ins (at 6:00 pm) […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Don’t forget to register for the Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation’s 4th Annual Run in the Sun on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Lacey Sports Complex Community Stadium. Run in the Sun is a 5K for runners and 1-mile Walk for all ages, abilities and even strollers. Race day registration begins at 7:30 […]
Leighton, Iowa – Nestled just off of Highway 163, among some gently rolling hillsides, sits one of the areas biggest tourist stops. The wine and beer craft industries have blossomed in recent decades, and Tassel Ridge Winery in Leighton is a prime example of technology meeting art. This past month, the winery held its first […]
The Oskaloosa 4th of July Committee will have 8 inflatable toys FREE of charge for kids at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds Friday July 4th from 12-4 pm. Hy-Vee will be selling Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Brat Patties. Sno-Biz will be serving FREE mini cups. KBOE will be broadcasting live from 12-3pm. Later that evening, the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Pregnancy is an exciting time in every woman’s life. However, Mahaska Health Partnership offers advice to keep mom and baby safe and healthy. Before becoming pregnant, it is beneficial to consult your primary care provider and address any health issues, including your family history. “It is important to review your health in […]
The Bill Riley Talent Search will be held on Monday, July 14th at 7 PM at the Grandstand Stage of the Southern Iowa Fair. There will be a sprout (ages 2-12) and senior (ages 13-21) division. The first place act in each division will advance to the Iowa State Fair. For entry forms, contest rules […]
Due to rain, the city band concert and the additional activities planned for Thursday the 19th were canceled but there is good news! The Oskaloosa City Band will perform June 26th at 8 p.m. on the city square and the Oskaloosa High School Band Boosters will host their meal-deal fundraiser at this June 26th concert. […]
Oskaloosa – June 18, 2014 – On June 16th the Mahaska County YMCA made a presentation to the Oskaloosa City Council seeking support through a 28E agreement for facility and aquatics maintenance costs totaling just over $193,000. The YMCA is used by over 3,400 members of our community and as a result of the merger […]
