William Penn University is honored to host Dr. Jim Le Shana as this year’s guest speaker for the 4th Annual Ercil and Maxine Beane Lecture on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Dr. La Shana’s presentation titled “The Forgotten Quaker Distinctive” will be held at 11:15 am in the Chief Mahaska Room, located in the Dana Atkins […]
Skaters, bikers, basketball players and friends join at the Oskaloosa Urban Park Friday night to take full advantage of the 50 degree weather. With the long winter months kids noted they were anxious to get back to the park. Skaters and bikers took turns practicing jumps and teaching each other new tricks while friends socialized […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Family Nurse Practitioner Lisa Smith began practicing with the health system in February. Smith treats patients of all ages and has a special understanding for those struggling with emotional stress and mental health issues. “Life is tough and sometimes it can get you down,” Smith expressed. “Often, when a […]
The annual William Penn University Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the student group P.A.S.S. (Programing Activities for Students by Students), will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at 4:00 p.m. on the front lawn of Penn Hall. Children of the community are invited and should bring their own Easter basket or bag. In the event […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Endometriosis Awareness takes place internationally during the month of March and Mahaska Health Partnership encourages you learn more about this seemingly “invisible” disease that effects over 175 million women worldwide. According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), endometriosis is an often painful disorder which is characterized by […]
Many homeowners have trees or plant trees in their landscape and often are unsure about the proper pruning of them as they grow. Mahaska County Master Gardeners and Trees Forever will host an opportunity to learn about tree pruning. Ben Hoskinson, the Mahaska County Integrated Vegetation Roadside Manager (IRVM) will demonstrate tree pruning methods on […]
The 6th Annual Kids Against Hunger concert will be held Saturday, April 6th at 7pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 405 High Avenue East, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The concert is open to the public and everyone is welcome. A free will offering will be accepted with all proceeds going to Kids Against Hunger, a non-profit […]
Would you like to give a child their “Most Wonderful Day?” Experience museum field trips with enthusiastic students this spring. As a volunteer at the Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum you will help students experience history as they explore and learn about farming and life in early Mahaska County. Join us for volunteer training Monday […]
Come learn about New & Underused Trees and Shrubs & Noble Trees on Tuesday March 26 at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. Barry Laws, owner of Quilted Gardens will be the presenter. Please note the start time is 7 pm. There is no fee to attend. Any interested gardener is […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Have you bought your tickets for “Ladies Night” yet??? They can be purchased at 804 Décor, Doty Computers, Expressions Hair Studio and Painted Daisy in Oskaloosa; or Crow Row in New Sharon. This is the third year for Ladies Night and each year is bigger and better. This year’s event, being held […]
