The Green Dress Project was started in 2009 by William Penn University alumnae Joni Kelley (‘09) of Oskaloosa. It serves as a vehicle for slightly worn prom dresses to be donated for purchase. Formal dresses are seldom worn again, so in most cases these dresses have only been used for one magical evening. The William […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – If you’re interested in learning how to improve your heart health, this workshop is for you! Whether you’ve been diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF), struggled with heart disease or other cardiac events, sign up today! This free workshop, will benefit anyone interested in improving their heart health, including those affected by […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Tickets go on sale March 1 for the night of Blues For Food. The Friday March 15 event features three amazing blues guitarists on one stage for one night only. Guitarists Bob Ballard, Justin Kesterson and Jared Boisen will take the stage joined by Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary raised $1,740 in their most recent fundraiser for Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services, a raffle featuring a P. Buckley Moss print. According to Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary President Diane Davis, the print, titled, “A Bit of Heaven,” was donated by P. Buckley Moss. Framing was donated by M & […]
From noon – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2nd, the Mahaska County Conservation Board will be hosting their annual Maple Syrup Festival at the Eveland Access area. Parking is available at the Eveland Access campground parking lot. Visitors will ride a hay wagon up to the “sugar shack” where MCCB staff and volunteers will explain […]
MHP Adds 345 Jobs; $26 million to local economy DES MOINES – As Iowa lawmakers continue to debate expanding Iowa’s Medicaid program to cover more low-income residents, one aspect of the debate is the economic impact of expansion on both the state and its community hospitals. “We can’t ignore the fact that Medicaid expansion would […]
Oskaloosa is honored to be hosting the 2013 Southeast Area Spring Games! This is the fourth year to host this great event. The event will be held at the William Penn Activity Center, Saturday, April 13th starting time 10:00 am. The Southeast Track & Field games will bring in approximately250 to 300 Special Olympic athletes […]
The Public is Cordially Invited to Attend the Oskaloosa High School Dance & Drill Team Spring Show. This grand event will be Friday, Feb. 22nd at 7:00 PM in the Oskaloosa High School Large Gym. There will be plenty of entertainment for your enjoyment. OHS Dance Dynamix will be performing their State Championship award winning […]
The Red Cross serving Greater Iowa is seeking nominations for local events. February 19, 2013 — The local American Red Cross is making one final call for nominations for their Heroes of the Heartland event. Do you know someone who has performed an extraordinary act of courage or dedicated countless hours to a special cause? […]
Mushroom hunters who would like to legally sell morel mushrooms in Iowa need to complete a morel mushroom certification workshop. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering the workshop at several Iowa locations in March and April. Altoona: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23 Polk County Extension Office, 1625 Adventureland Dr., Suite A […]
