Bargains for all and Donations to the Needy For the two previous years, Mahaska County Outreach had no profit from the Thrift Store they operate at 114 North 1st Street in Oskaloosa. But since a a store overhaul, lowering prices, and new management this past fall, the 501c3 charity is now better able to give […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (GSGI) can’t wait to kick off the 2013 cookie season, set to run from February 1 through March 17. This year, the organization will be introducing a new cookie and all new cookie boxes, which help explain how important the cookie program truly is. “Our cookie […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – February 1 is National Wear Red Day when the American Heart Association encourages everyone to wear red to bring awareness to cardiovascular disease and its effect on women. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. The goal of National […]
Oskaloosa Rotary Club President, Doug Mills, presents Robin Pfalzgraf of Love in the Name of Christ with a $184.00 donation at the January 22 meeting. The donation includes the proceeds from the jar collections passed during weekly meetings for two months. The Oskaloosa Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Peppertree. For more […]
Oskaloosa Knights of Columbus Council 4108 presented new coats to SIEDA for distribution to Mahaska county youth. The coats were provided through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Program. Since 2009, the Knights of Columbus has distributed nearly 100,000 coats to kids throughout the United States and Canada. Headquartered in New Haven, CT, the […]
Ice Golf Tournament at the Russell Wildlife Area The ice is looking good for the Ice Golf Tournament that will be held at the ponds of the Russell Wildlife Area. This nine-hole golf tournament is being hosted by the Friends of Mahaska County Conservation to help raise money for the new environmental learning center that […]
Keota, Iowa – For those who love the taste of home-made bread,and who doesn’t, I have some interesting recipes from Georgia’s (Mom’s) files. Imagine baking your bread on an old wood cook-stove as many of the pioneer house wives did. I have heard that food that is cooked that way has a taste that can’t […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – Retired Chief Judge James Q. Blomgren has begun private practice in the Crookham-Johnson Law Office on the south side of the square in downtown Oskaloosa. He retired from the bench December 6, 2012 after having served as a District Court Judge since 1998 and as Chief Judge of Iowa’s Eighth Judicial District […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Many people’s New Year’s resolution have something to do with losing weight or getting in shape. Mahaska Health Partnership reminds that healthy bodies start with lifestyle habits and choices beyond fad diets and weight loss gimmicks. January 20 through 26 is Healthy Weight Week where the public is encouraged to focus on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Educational Foundation is hosting their 5th Annual Chili Cook Off this Friday night at the Oskaloosa HS small gym. This year… we are hosting a Chili supper for the family at $5 per meal and you can then sample the contest chili for $1 a sample. The meal will include […]
