Update from Lacey: New Little League Kiosk Under Construction Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation (MCRF) isn’t only taking advantage of the great weather to make progress at the Oskaloosa Urban Park, but also at the Lacey Recreation Complex. Wednesday morning Chad Rietveld and John Oslon worked hard to shingle the new kiosk being built at the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn University United World Club is holding a silent auction on Sunday, February 26 from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the Musco Technology Center, located on the northwest corner of campus. Proceeds from the auction will go toward the United World Club trip to the National Model United Nations […]
We will be hosting a new event this year. Around 30 7th-9th grade students from Pella, Ottumwa and Oskaloosa have been nominated and selected to participate in a chamber orchestra performance on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Rehearsal will begin at 1:00 and there will be a 7:00 concert to be held at College Avenue Friends Church. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With many proms and other formals in the near future, the Green Dress Project has been helping young ladies find dresses. The William Penn Alumni Association has been coordinating the project, now in its 4th year. “The Green Dress Project is designed for families that are unable to afford prom dresses for […]
State Senator Tom Rielly invites constituents to Pella listening post State Senator Tom Rielly of Oskaloosa is working on legislation to help create jobs and expand educational opportunity. The public is invited to join him on March 9 at Smokey Row in Pella from 8:30 am – 9:30 am to discuss these issues and others. […]
Last week I gave several recipes for using cornmeal. I promised to share some more with you this week. These are old, interesting recipes that I believe you will enjoy having. There are so many ways to use cornmeal that it is worth checking out other recipes for its nutritional and economical benefits. Just look […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With such a mild winter, the planned sleigh rides at the Nelson Pioneer Farm were scrapped, and in it’s place, is an evening of dancing and fun. On Wednesday, February 29th, they will light the bonfire and heat up the barn for an old fashioned barn dance at the Nelson Pioneer Farm […]
Oskaloosa Senior High will host the Barnstormers on Thursday March 1st for dinner and Rookie Night. Both events are open to the public- come and share a meal with the Barnstormers, and see their off-field talents at Rookie Night! Dinner with the team will begin at 5:00pm in the Sr High cafeteria, and the Barnstormer’s […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – All commercial pesticide applicators must take exams in order to become initially certified and some choose to become re-certified by exam rather than by attending continuing instructional courses. A training session designed to help prepare individuals for the commercial pesticide applicator examinations will be offered in Marion on Monday, March 5 in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Business Improvement Committee of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group is pleased to announce the next Lunch & Learn event to be held Wednesday, February 22 from noon to 1 pm at the Oskaloosa Public Library. Featured speaker will be Sherry Vavra of the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation. Please RSVP […]
