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 […]
Tickets are now available for the Purple Ribbon Dinner and Auction. The annual event benefits Crisis Intervention Services (CIS). For 15 years CIS has been providing support and resources to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Last year, CIS was named one of the model crime victim agencies in Iowa. CIS invites all to […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Applications for college scholarships from Mahaska Health Partnership are available to high school seniors pursuing a career in a health-related field. The deadline for submitting applications is April 8. Three students chosen by the MHP Board of Trustees will be awarded $500 scholarships. Applicants must be attending North Mahaska, Eddyville-Blakesburg or Oskaloosa […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Hear ye, hear ye – Monty Python’s Spamalot is almost here! Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a new musical and winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical. Catch this hilarious production at the George Daily Auditorium on Tuesday, March […]
