Create a work of art where bicycles are the focal point. The RAGBRAI DECORATED BICYCLE CONTEST gives the community an opportunity to create pieces of art around blue painted bicycles (provided). We encourage all businesses to pick up and decorate a bicycle and create a work of art around the RAGBRAI theme and their business […]
Melynda Van Zee (on the right) was presented the $500 Fine Arts and Cultural Entertainment (FACE) cash award for these two acrylic paintings. Making the presentation at Main Street Oskaloosa’s Art on the Square is Briana Bartlett, FACE member.
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Rope. It’s something many of us take for granted, but know little to nothing of its history or how it’s made. One group of individuals hope to keep that knowledge alive and well. Mike Speranza, of Albany, New York, is one of those people who works to help keep that history alive. […]
Mahaska County – Crop and livestock producers can learn about issues and strategies to prepare for fall by attending free-to-the public informational meetings hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Two speakers will discuss crop weather and the market outlook: Don Roose, president and CEO of U.S. Commodities, Inc., helps create risk management programs […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation will host the 3rd Annual “Run in the Sun,” on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Lacey Recreation Complex. 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 a.m., with a short […]
Tuesday, June 18 6:30 – 8:30pm Fun…Food…Bunco…Beverages…Laughs Prizes…Bells…Friends Tickets $15 advance, $18 at the door. SEATING IS LIMITED!! Enjoy the snacks and beverages as you go. Take in the special display or demonstration offered at each business. Tickets are available at these fun downtown Diva merchants: Book Vault Debbie’s Merle Norman Brown’s Shoes Painted Daisies […]
July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Noon-1:00 pm Russell Wildlife Area Come join the Mahaska County Conservation Board’s naturalist, Laura DeCook, at a special “Picnic Lunch Under the Oak Tree” at the Russell Wildlife Area. The picnics will be held from noon until 1:00 pm and guests will eat lunch in the shade of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Plans are being made for the upcoming Southern Iowa Fair to be held July 15 – 20th. Great grandstand events have been booked. This year the fair is hosting three concerts. Monday, July 15th will be Jason Brown, Friday night the 19th Head East will be in concert with opening act Strike […]
Oskaloosa- William Penn University is hosting a visit day for nurses interested in learning more about the William Penn University RN to BSN degree program. It will be held the evening of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on the Oskaloosa campus. During this event, the Director of Nursing, Dr. Brenda […]
Tuesday, June 18, 6:30-8:30pm Fun…Food…Bunco…Beverages…Laughs Prizes…Bells…Friends Tickets $15 advance, $18 at the door. Seating is limited!! Tickets are available at these fun downtown Diva merchants: Book Vault, Debbie’s Merle Norman, Brown’s Shoes, and Painted Daisies (No, you don’t need to know HOW to play Bunco…it’s that easy!)
