Oskaloosa, Iowa – This Thursday night at 8 p.m. marks the Oskaloosa City Band’s second concert of the summer. Due to technical difficulties last week, the pieces featuring soloist, Andrea Dursky were postponed. “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “Beauty and the Beast” are now well rehearsed and Andrea Dursky is once again on […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – School just got out but don’t wait until the last minute to schedule your child’s physical exam for participation in school athletics. “Many schools require at least a sports physical,” Mahaska Health Partnership Pediatrician John O’Brien, MD explained. “At MHP, we recommend a complete physical each year but also offer sports physicals. […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How do I learn about what pesticides may be on the food I eat? — Beatrice Olson, Cleveland, OH Along with the rise in the popularity of organic food has come an increased awareness about the dangers lurking on so-called “conventionally produced” (that is, with chemical pesticides […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Running an online news source means that life behind a keyboard, a camera lens or voice recorder is the normal. We take thousands and thousands of photos every year in the journey that is Osky News, and recently that massive undertaking became painfully obvious. The main computer we have used to produce […]
Oskaloosa – June 4, 2012 – The Oskaloosa Rotary Club has developed a fundraising event to be kicked off at the new Rotary Gateway Trailhead on the west end of town. The trailhead was a project lead by the Oskaloosa Rotary Club, and many community groups and businesses were also involved. “After completing the Gazebo, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Saturday, June 16 join the Mahaska County Conservation Board and the Mahaska Wellness coalition on a canoe and kayak float on the Des Moines River. Beginning at 9:00 am, we will float for about 2 1/2 hours along the river. There is no cost to participate in this event and the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Crisis Intervention Services is hosting their 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday June 23rd at Harvest Point in Oskaloosa. The Tournament will be 4 person best ball with a double shot gun start at 7:30am and 1:00pm. For sign up please contact Harvest Point at 641-673-3100. If you would like more […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn Statesmen football team will be hosting several camps this summer, beginning with this week’s youth camp. The camp, which will run this Thursday and Friday, June 7-8, is for boys entering grades 1-8. The younger camp is for grades 1-4 from 9 a.m.-noon, while the older camp is for […]
Mahaska County – Mahaska Health Partnership recently awarded three $500 scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a career in a health-related field. According to MHP CEO Jay Christensen, scholarship winners were chosen by the MHP Board of Trustees. They must have attended high school in Mahaska County and be accepted to an accredited school leading […]
Saturday, June 9 2 – 4 PM Book Vault Kitchen Food and Wine Pairing While you’re in downtown Oskaloosa enjoying Art on the Square, stop in Book Vault for a tasty lesson on which foods to serve with different wines. From 2 until 4PM, Ruthi will be working her magic in the kitchen showcasing and […]
