Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Chamber of Commerce will again sponsor the Eggs and Issues series for 2013. As we have done it in the past, the City and County will do session #1 on January 12. The other dates, the second and fourth Saturday of the months of January, February and March, will be with […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – “Dinner and a show, don’t miss it!” is one parents response to the upcoming Madrigal event in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa High School Vocal Arts program presents the 2012 Madrigal dinner shows that are a mixture of skits, dinner, and much music in this Renaissance themed event. Show dates are Friday December 7th and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University President Ann Fields invites you to attend the President’s Thanksgiving Dessert Buffet and Community Concert Band Concert on Monday, November 19 at the George Daily Auditorium. The dessert buffet reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. and a concert performed by the William Penn University/Oskaloosa Community Concert Band will begin […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Planning is well underway for the 2nd Annual Osky Winter Open, mini-putt golf held in Penn Central Mall. This creative event is geared for the whole community and proceeds support YMCA operations. Sponsors are being sought for the 2013 event scheduled for February 7 – 10, 2013. The Y is pleased to […]
OSKALOOSA –Oskaloosa Girl Scouts spent the afternoon bowling recently, and also worked to strike out hunger in the community. Sixty-one girls donated 154 canned goods given to Oskaloosa’s Ecumenical Cupboard, and as a bonus spent two hours bowling and eating pizza at Excit-A-Bowl Lanes in Pella. Oskaloosa Girl Scouts have a commitment to community service, […]
Marion County – The annual Marion County Historical Society’s Festival of Trees will be held November 17th and 18th from 1 to 5 pm each day at the Marion County Park in Knoxville. This event is free and open to the public. There will be more than 40 trees decorated by various organizations and individuals […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Annual Home Decorating Contest held in conjunction with the Lighted Christmas Parade is now underway. Now is the time to get your Christmas lights and decorations out of the attic, garage, or basement and test those bulbs. Oskaloosa Board of Realtors, MidAmerican Energy and the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group […]
Once in a generation, a comedian comes along who speaks to everyone. Today, that comedian is known simply as Michael Jr. Imagine a line from Bill Cosby to Jerry Seinfeld and you’ll have an idea of Michael’s influences. Watch him onstage and you’ll see a man at ease…with himself, his audience, and his message. Listen […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As part of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group’s 2012 Christmas Promotion, the Commerce Committee has decided to continue their 26 year tradition of supporting the Ecumenical Food Cupboard this holiday season. The Ecumenical Cupboard, located at 205 South D Street, is operated by Church Women United to provide emergency food […]
Thanks to a donation by the Salvation Army, the Oskaloosa Police Department was able to hand out over 60 bicycle lights to cyclists who were in need of a light. This is the second summer the Salvation Army has funded this program. Over the summer, Oskaloosa Police Officers carried bike headlights while on patrol. When […]
