
PELLA — Central College was named a Finalist for the Presidential Award by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Central was one of only 14 schools in the nation—and the only one in Iowa—awarded the distinction. “To be named a national finalist is, indeed, an elite honor,” said Mark Putnam, Central College president. […]
Mar 23 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – $400 cash prize for winning foursome sponsored by Bank Iowa and Friday After Five. Golf enthusiasts, pros and amateurs alike are invited to join us for the annual Oskaloosa Chamber and Development Group’s Scholarship Golf Tournament. All proceeds are used to fund scholarships for area high school seniors. Friday, May 11 10:00 […]
Mar 23 2012 | Posted in
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$400 cash prize for winning foursome sponsored by Bank Iowa and Friday After Five. Golf enthusiasts, pros and amateurs alike are invited to join us for the annual Oskaloosa Chamber and Development Group’s Scholarship Golf Tournament. All proceeds are used to fund scholarships for area high school seniors. Friday, May 11 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start […]
Mar 22 2012 | Posted in
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Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Sigourney and Grinnell on Wednesday, March 28th for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative in the area, will be at: Sigourney Public Library 11:00am – 12:00 Noon Drake Community Library from 1:30pm – 2:30pm Johnson will be on hand […]
Mar 21 2012 | Posted in
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The Diplomats of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group would like to invite Chamber members and friends to the next Business After Hours for refreshments served in a casual social atmosphere. The event is being hosted by Iowa State University Extension from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at 212 North I Street in Oskaloosa on […]
Mar 21 2012 | Posted in
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On Friday, March 23, the Eddyville Blakesburg High School will be presenting their Senior Showcase from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the cafeteria. This is an academic, athletic and extracurricular display of Senior achievements. This encompasses the work and creations from our creative writing and fine arts classes and also the FFA and 4-H clubs from […]
Mar 20 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa – Girl Scout Brownie Troop 979 members made special baskets with personal care items for mothers who deliver the first baby of the month at Mahaska Health Partnership. According to troop leader Becky Sidebottom, this is the fourth year the troop has donated to Mahaska Health Partnership Birthing Center for their community service project. […]

PELLA — The Central College music department will host 12 vocal and instrumental music events through the remainder of the spring semester. Central’s Red Vocal and Instrumental Combo, a seven-member vocal group backed by a four-piece band, will perform March 28 at 8 p.m. in the Cox-Snow Recital Hall. The two Central Combos groups perform […]
Mar 20 2012 | Posted in
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Several members of the Oskaloosa Girl Scout organization were honored recently with the Girl Scout Teamwork Award. The award, presented at the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Annual meeting held March 18 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, recognizes Girl Scout organizations that have two or more members who exemplify what it means to work together […]

Oskaloosa, March 19, 2012 – The countdown is on at the Mahaska County YMCA in anticipation of Zumba’s return on April 3, 2012. Fitness Instructor Stephanie Hasken has taken the reigns as lead instructor for the Zumba classes, to be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Y from 6-6:45pm. Both members and non-members […]