Category archives for: Music and Arts

Format Change for Oskaloosa Middle School Parent/Teacher Conferences

The Schedule for Oskaloosa Middle School Spring Conferences will be: Thursday 1:00 – 4:00 Conferences in classrooms 4:00 – 4:30 Teachers Break for dinner and transition to Gym/Commons 4:30 – 8:00 Conferences resume in Gym/Commons Friday 8:00 – 11:00 Conferences in classrooms Dear Parents and Families, We will be hosting parent/teacher conferences this Thursday from […]

Mahaska Wellness Coalition announces April walks

Oskaloosa, Iowa – MWC monthly community walks continue on the first Friday of each month at noon. The next walk will be April 6 at noon at Penn Central Mall. Walk participants are encouraged to walk for a minimum of 15 minutes, which normally equates to 1 mile. Representatives of the Mahaska Wellness Coalition will […]

Eating in Season discussion

Iowa State University Extension

Oskaloosa, Iowa – A discussion of Eating In Season will be held at the Mahaska County Extension Office will be Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 7 pm. Many with the desire for one’s food to not have traveled many miles before consumption often concentrate on eating locally produced food; especially fruits and vegetables. Our discussion […]

Aikido Martial Arts Class New to YMCA Offerings

Oskaloosa, March 28, 2012 – Whether you are new to martial arts or ready to try a different program, the new Aikido class at the Mahaska County YMCA is a great program to consider. “Aikido classes will start the first week of April. It will be held at the gymnastics facility in University Park. Adults […]

Mahaska County YMCA Improves Water Safety

Oskaloosa – March 27, 2012 – The Mahaska County YMCA has released a policy change that will improve water safety for our community. Drowning is the second-leading cause of injury-related deaths for children ages 13 and under with nearly half of those children drowning in guarded pools. Ryan Harkema, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Director, and […]

Mahaska Health Partnership to hold Freedom from Smoking Clinic

OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiopulmonary Services will be offering an eight-week Freedom from Smoking Clinic beginning Tuesday, April 3. Freedom from Smoking is a clinic offered by the American Lung Association that emphasizes long-term freedom from smoking. According to certified facilitator Kai Schwab, each smoker who joins this clinic will develop an individual plan […]

William Penn University presents the March Chautauqua Presentation

Oskaloosa, Iowa – On March 29, William Penn University President, Dr. Ann Fields and Graduate Assistant for International Programs, Karolyn Wojtowicz will be giving a Chautauqua presentation in the Chief Mahaska Room in the Dana Atkins Memorial Union. The presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature members of the group sharing highlights of […]

Penn Music Department Performs Rutter

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn Music Department will be performing selections for John Rutter’s song cycle, “The Sprig of Thyme” on Sunday, April 1, at 3:30 p.m. at the College Avenue Friends Church. “The Sprig of Thyme” contains melodies representing England, Northumbria, Lincolnshire, Scotland, and Ireland. The presentation of this concert is in partial […]

Georgia’s Kitchen

Today, I want to start my cake recipes with a fun recipe called “Vermont Scripture Cake”. It reminds me of Mom because I remember her reading her Bible on a regular basis. During her lifetime she had read through it many times. Her faith in Christ helped her through her life’s journey. May He be […]

The Cellar Peanut Pub Clears Hurdles For Special Event

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council approved a request and application for The Cellar Peanut Pub to hold outdoor beer sales on March 30, 2012 in a special session. In conjunction to the special permit, the city is also allowing closure of the street in front of the establishment, located at 100 B Avenue […]

           

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