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 […]
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 […]
PELLA —The steelpan drummers of the Flying Pans Steel Drum Band will bring their unique sound and repertoire to Douwstra Auditorium March 23 at 7:30 p.m. The ensemble will be joined by guest musician Chris Wabich. A versatile drum set talent, Wabich was recently featured on Frank Zappa’s stage production of “Joe’s Garage.” The Flying […]
“Loving Frank” A Frank Lloyd Wright Odyssey June 7-10, 2012 Frank Lloyd Wright Even those of us who didn’t know much about Frank Lloyd Wright or his architecture fell in love with Loving Frank-the story of Frank’s rise to fame, the scandal he and his love Mamah made in Chicago society, and the tragic end […]
Oskaloosa, IA—Jubilee Family Church will be having a guest speaker Sunday March 25 at 10am and 7pm and Monday March 26 at 7pm. Evangelist Jeff Spring is a former rodeo cowboy and all-star football player who now travels internationally teaching the Word of God. Jubilee Family Church is located at 401 South D Street in […]
Meet Author Shirley Curtis Tuesday, March 20, 5-7pm and Saturday, March 24, Noon-2pm To Ride the Sky Calling all horse lovers who enjoy a great story and entertaining read! Come meet Iowan Shirley Curtis who has written To Ride the Sky, all about the wonder and joys of owning one of these noble animals. Or […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa 3-19-2012 – Tom Rielly of Oskaloosa is the newest Member of MIAA. The appointment was announced jointly by Tom Rielly, owner of Rielly Insurance and Financial Services, and Michael M. Meacham, CEO of MIAA. By joining MIAA, Tom Rielly will have access to additional markets, training, consultation services, and enhanced cross selling capabilities. […]
The Iowa Assessment Tests will be given to OMS students during the week of March 26th. These tests measure our student’s level of achievement when compared to state and national norm groups. The results are also used for our accountability purposes. For these reasons, getting accurate results are very important to us. I want to […]
