Sarah Kargol , a local Oskaloosa artist, is displaying her artwork in the Foyer Gallery at the William Penn Library until the middle of November. This display will be available for viewing during regular library hours. Sarah Kargol is a mixed-media artist and a mother who is busily engaged in raising her four young boys. […]
The Oskaloosa Band Boosters announce the Annual Fruit and Nut sale began October 29, 2012. Students in the Oskaloosa High School band will be selling the great mixed fruit packages that have been offered over the past several years, a variety of nut and candy packages, and 15 different premium cheesecakes now through November 12, […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Linda Fox, Children’s Librarian at the Oskaloosa Public Library, will retire in mid-November after thirty years of employment with the library. Her last day at the library will be November 16. Mrs. Fox joined the Oskaloosa Public Library as the Children’s Librarian on September 1, 1982. Since then, she has led over […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s something many people can’t wait to do at least once a year, other than open presents at Christmas. The anticipation of entering an unfamiliar dark room, with no sense of direction, and not knowing what might be around the corner. Yep, if you’re a fan of haunted houses, there are a […]
The Statesmen basketball team will be holding two scrimmages in the upcoming days and both are open to the public free of charge. William Penn first hosts Ellsworth Community College Friday at 5:30 p.m. The navy and gold then host a doubleheader next Wednesday, beginning with the varsity facing Simpson at 6 p.m. and the […]
Monarch butterflies are the most beautiful of all butterflies, they are considered the King of Butterflies, hence the name Monarch. There are a lot of very interesting things to learn about the Monarch Butterfly. Jacque Hough, Monroe County Master Gardener, will share many of them in a powerpoint presentation Tuesday November 6 at 7 pm […]
Keota, Iowa – Some people, for various reasons, like to make their own sausage. There are many kinds to choose from and many ways to make it. The recipes I present today came from Mom except for the “Salami” recipe, which I have had for years. I include it because I have liked it and […]
On Saturday, October 27th, the non-profit, Keo-Mah Genealogical Society will host a “Military Genealogy Workshop a the Oskaloosa Public Library from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The workshop will cover genealogy and the Revoluntionary War, the Civil War, the War of 1812 and a session on tombstone reading and restoration. The speakers are Ricky Bickel […]
PELLA — The Central College Flying Pans Steel Band performs their first concert of the year, PANTIKI, on Oct. 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. The band, directed by Stan Dahl, assistant professor of music, presents an island-jungle journey featuring Dahl’s original rock, soca, funk, reggae and Latin music […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Main Street Business Improvement Committee announces that a new Lunch & Learn series will begin October 24! The first luncheon meeting will be held Wed., October 24, noon – 1 pm at the Oskaloosa Public Library, 3rd floor. The speaker will be Darcee Ayers from TD&T Financial to offer tips about […]
