The Oskaloosa High School Student Council will be hosting Prom on April 20th. The theme this year is Cirque du Soleil. There will be an open house on Saturday, April 20th from 12-4. The public is invited to come and see the end result of a lot of hard work. Please park on the north […]
Meat prices are going up because of the drought of 2012, which is expected to continue into 2013. Because of that, many people are seeing the need to stretch their food dollars. One way that may help is to serve more casseroles. Cheese and beans as protein substitutes are a good choice. Housewives from years […]
Oskaloosa – April 17, 2013. The Oskaloosa Rotary Club puts service above self by volunteering to support people in need both in Oskaloosa and internationally. The 2013 Rotary District Governor challenged each local club to contribute at least one pair of shoes per member to send to South Africa. The Oskaloosa Rotary Club contributed 180 […]
It’s Simply Spring at the Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum. It’s all things spring: baby animals, wooly sheep, heirloom plants and flowers, green grass, sprouting fields, new exhibits, and family fun. Join us for the season’s Free Opening Day, all day, May 4th in Oskaloosa. You’ll find us just East of Hwy 63, 2 miles […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common intestinal disorder that can cause cramping, abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) explains IBS as abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits including, but not limited to, diarrhea, constipation, cramps, bloating, bowel mucous and a […]
Oskaloosa – April, 15, 2013. The Oskaloosa Rotary Club stays busy with ongoing service projects. Just one of those projects is the Rotary Gateway Gazebo on the south side of Highway 92 on the west side of town. This weekend, Rotarians Alan Fender, Jeff Akers, Rob Taylor and Merri Chris Hawker volunteered their time and […]
Plant Sale Scheduled The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold their eighth annual plant sale Saturday May 11, 2013. It will be held 8 – 11 am at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office. They will be selling a nice selection of annuals, perennial divisions, as well as second time around gardening items. Proceeds […]
Women to build homes in partnership with local low-income families May 4 – 12 Oskaloosa (April 12, 2013) – Area women are invited to grab their hammers and volunteer during Habitat for Humanity’s sixth annual National Women Build Week. During the week of May 4-12, more than 300 Habitat affiliates nationwide will host women build […]
On Saturday, April 20th, celebrate “Earth Day” by joining the Mahaska County Conservation Board and the Mahaska Wellness Coalition on a trail hike around the White Oak Conservation Area. The hike will begin at 1:00 p.m. During the hike, hikers can help clean the park by picking up litter. Also, the MCCB Director, Dave Sedivec, […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The first day of spring was just a few weeks ago, which means that allergies are here! Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to know how to combat your seasonal allergies and enjoy the great outdoors as the weather warms up. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), spring […]
