by Mark Doland Oskaloosa, Iowa Cor Van Egmond of Oskaloosa passed away at the Serenity House recently. As a great man that I admire, it is my honor to pay tribute to an Oskaloosa legend. As a young man during occupation of Holland by the Nazis, Cor Van Egmond was a culture warrior by obligation. […]
PELLA, IA—Iowa Senate candidate Tim Tripp will host two town hall meetings to discuss his vision of healthy communities, healthy schools, and healthy Iowans. The events will be held at the Oskaloosa Public Library on September 25 and October 2 from 6:00 – 7:30pm. This is an opportunity for members of the community to come […]
Who: Transform Academy Participants, family, friends, and anyone who would like to participate. Why: To celebrate National Gymnastics Day and build awareness of gymnastics by ‘Turning the World Upside Down’ simultaneously. Where: Downtown Oskaloosa at the square by the bandstand. When: Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 12:00 noon, central time. Please come to support the […]
PELLA—Area residents will again have an opportunity to join in the fight against world hunger through the Pella CROP Walk Sunday, Oct. 7. The 5,000-meter walk starts at 3 p.m., beginning and ending at the Tulip Toren on the Pella town square. Participants seek pledges for hunger relief donations. Pre-walk entertainment will be provided at […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – What kind of medical care would you like to receive if you were too ill or hurt to express your wishes? Mahaska Health Partnership encourages people to convey their wishes ahead of time in advance directives. According to the Joint Commission, a healthcare accreditation agency to which Mahaska Health Partnership belongs, advance […]
Poweshiek County, Iowa – Just a reminder applications are being accepted from now through September 25. Business owners and striving entrepreneurs may submit an entry form for the $5,000 Dream Big Grow Here contest. The Iowa Innovation Gateway is offering an opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to receive a $5,000 cash grant expand […]
Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group Diplomats would like to invite all Chamber members and their employees to join host Valley Bank for refreshments at a Business After Hours event to be held Tuesday, September 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. They are conveniently located at 509 A Avenue West in Oskaloosa. Valley Bank offers […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Cub Scout Packs 71 & 77 will be having their annual fall recruitment event on Tuesday, September 18th at Penn Central Mall Center Court. The event will be from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with Mid-Iowa Council holding presentation on Cub Scouts Program. Boys in 1st grade through 5th grade are […]
Osky MOPS is a great way to get connected to other moms in our area. We meet twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at The Gateway Nazarene Church from 9:00 am-11:00 AM. Our exciting meetings consist of great speakers, fantastic crafts, yummy food, and wonderful social time. Childcare is provided in our MOPPETS […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Come join the Mahaska County Conservation Board and local conservation groups for a whole day of hands-on outdoor activities! The 9th Annual Youth Outdoor Field Day will be held at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, September 29 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The events held this year include archery, bowfishing, […]
