United Way of Mahaska County is now accepting applications from qualified 501(c) 3 human services agencies for 2012 funding. “The United Way of Mahaska County is committed to creating real and lasting change,” said Brianne Fitzgerald, Executive Director. “This year we are placing a strong emphasis on outcomes and accountability for each agency chosen for […]
Local artist Larry Scott of Knoxville, Iowa, will be holding an exhibit of his art work in the Foyer Gallery in the Wilcox Library on the William Penn University campus from November 21 through December 17. A reception hosted by the Fine Arts and Cultural Events Organization of Mahaska County (FACE) will be held on […]
Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Montezuma and Oskaloosa, Tuesday, December 6, 2011, for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative, will be at: Montezuma City Hall from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Oskaloosa Public Library from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Johnson will be on […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ The past recent weeks we have looked at several things that describe the Creator of all that is. As we turn the corner in our quest for answers into the questions that have for many years confounded those who seek to destroy the character and nature of […]
Oskaloosa – Mahaska Health Partnership Infection Control Coordinator Kim Rutledge, RN, BSN, spent the day with Oskaloosa Preschoolers teaching proper hand washing techniques. “Good hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses, from the common cold to more serious illnesses such flu and even diarrheal diseases and pneumonia,” Rutledge […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The public is invited to register for workshops offered by the William Penn University Computer Club and the Applied Computer Science Training Practicum class. Three 50-minute technology workshops will be given this Saturday, December 3 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on the William Penn University campus. A series of four different technology tracks will […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Looking for that gift for someone special this year? Look no further than your local Optimist Club. Oskaloosa Optimist Club is beginning an Avenue of Flags project that will provide flags on homeowners’ property on five holidays each year. “This project has been occurring in communities in Iowa for many years and […]
Fundraising Event Collects Change Benefitting Oskaloosa Youth in Afterschool Programs Oskaloosa – From Nov. 30 through Dec. 12, shoppers at the JCPenney in the Penn Central Mall are invited to turn small change into “pennies from heaven” by rounding up their holiday purchases and donating the difference to the Mahaska County YMCA. The Mahaska County […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Bring four dozen of your favorite homemade treats (along with recipes). Swap out with the cookies and goodies the Book Vault staff and others have prepared Saturday, Dec. 3 10:30AM-Noon. Your cookie platters will be transformed! You never know, you might find your new “favorite” right here at Book Vault. Join the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Christmas season is rapidly approaching and the Oskaloosa Area Association of Churches is again sponsoring the Annual Tour of Homes. The profits from this years event will be given to Crisis Intervention Services. This will assist the Crisis Center in providing support, resources, and hope for a better future to persons […]
