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 […]
Feb 17 2012 | Posted in
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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 […]
Feb 17 2012 | Posted in
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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 […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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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 […]

PELLA — Theatre Central will host seven performances of the musical “Guys and Dolls” Feb 23-March 3 in the Central College Kruidenier Center. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23-25 and March 1-3 with a 2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 26. Based on two short stories by Damon Runyon, “Guys and Dolls” was written by Jo […]
Feb 13 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Winter has rushed back into the area today. The National Weather Service has called for accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and winds between 9 and 14 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Then, in the evening, a freezing rain and mist settled into the area causing treacherous travel. As a […]
Feb 13 2012 | Posted in
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The Ottumwa Office is seeking nominations for local event. OTTUMWA, IA. February 6, 2011 — Do you know someone who has performed an extraordinary act of courage or dedicated countless hours to a special cause? The American Red Cross in Ottumwa is looking for common citizens, the unheralded and unselfish pillars of our community. Nominations […]

(Oskaloosa, IA) Mahaska Communication Group (MCG) and the Tyler Sash Foundation / GBNBgear are excited to announce a 2012 marketing campaign that will cross promote both organizations. MCG will use Tyler Sash and his GBNB Gear in their marketing and promotion efforts throughout the year to bring awareness to the Tyler Sash Foundation. MCG also […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa – This Sunday, Feb. 12, St. Paul Congregational United Church of Christ will participate in a national “preach-in” on global warming sponsored by Interfaith Power and Light, a religious organization that addresses concerns about climate change from a faith perspective. The congregation has adopted care for the environment as a mission focus and […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group Diplomats would like to invite all Chamber members and their employees to join host Angela Binns of Mahaska Data Technologies for refreshments at a Business After Hours event to be held Thursday, February 16, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. They have recently moved to 114 A […]
Feb 8 2012 | Posted in
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