Are you interested in learning about the art of beekeeping? Several local youth have; come develop a better understanding of the value of honey bees to our environment and the food chain and learn how youth (ages 13 to 17) can become Beekeepers! Sarah Herz, a past participant in the Iowa Honey Producers Youth Partnership […]
by Jordan Bemis The Oskaloosa FFA Chapter went to Louisville, Kentucky from October 29th to November 2nd for National FFA Convention. Hailey Adams, Kelsi Tomlin, Bobbi Fogle, Jordan Bemis, Alex Grubbs, and Madison McQueen were the six members that attended along with their chapter advisor, Mike Striegel. Tri-County, North Mahaska and Oskaloosa stayed together for […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Don’t miss an unforgettable night of music at the George Daily Auditorium! They’re proud to welcome Bay Street Brassworks, an internationally acclaimed touring ensemble, to perform in Oskaloosa on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. This award-winning brass quintet was founded in 1995 and performs a wide variety of musical genres ranging […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In recognition of American Diabetes Month in November, Mahaska Health Partnership will host a free diabetes educational event on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 3:30 to 7:30 pm in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center (entrance #3) on their campus. The event is being organized by MHP Diabetes Educator Sharon Ferguson, RN, CDE. According […]
WHAT: Blind Volleyball- There will be a sheet over the volleyball net to block vision of the other team. WHO: Anyone in the community wanting to participate. WHERE: Oskaloosa High School Large Gym WHEN: November 5th 6 PM – 9 PM WHY: OHS Student Council Fundraiser HOW: Create a coed team of 6-10 members. Each […]
Did you ever hear someone say, “Life was so much easier when Apple and Blackberry were just fruits.” Oskaloosa High School band now begins its annual fundraiser of selling delicious fresh fruit. Always a popular fundraiser, the sale will include fresh fruit, nuts, candy and a variety of cheesecakes. The sale began this week and […]
Last call is nearing for Main Street Oskaloosa’s Lighted Christmas Parade–“Candy Cane Christmas” entries. Your entry form must be in to the Main Street office of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber no later than Friday, November 1, to be properly staked in the line up. Entries received after that date may be placed at the end […]
With a heavy heart and deep sadness William Penn University announces the accidental death of freshman Renell Perkins on Thursday, October 24. Our heartfelt condolences and sincere prayers go out to Renell’s family, friends and fellow students. The Perkins family was notified last evening at their home in Michigan. Oskaloosa Police and Paramedics on the […]
Janseen Almodovar, a senior Pre-professional Biology major with a minor in Chemistry, received a Certificate of Achievement for the presentation of his research at the Heartland Global Health Consortium (HGHC) poster session in Des Moines on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. He placed second overall in the undergraduate division (out of 20 entries) and was awarded […]
The William Penn University Training Practicum class announces its fall 2013 seminar series. All sessions will be held on the William Penn campus and are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required, but do help in planning. The topic list for the upcoming seminars is as follows: · “What’s this iCloud Thingy?—Connecting […]
