Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn University Concert Band will present its Fall Concert on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the George Daily Community Auditorium. Immediately preceding the concert will be the President’s Holiday Dessert Buffet held at the George Daily Auditorium from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The public is invited […]
You’re invited to the annual GEMS Soup Supper at Cedar Church in Cedar (10 miles south of Osky on Rt. 23) this evening from 5:30 – 7:00. There’ll be a free-will offering for the GEMS club. You’ll choose from great homemade soups – including Luella’s broccoli-cheese – plus desserts of all kinds. GEMS is a […]
On November 19, 2011 from 9:00 until 11:45 a.m. the Alpha Lambda Delta, freshmen honor society will be holding its annual food can drive with several organizations at William Penn University. The students will be going door-to-door to collect non-perishable food items to be given to the Ecumenical food cupboard and the women’s shelter in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With Thanksgiving coming up in just over a week, some members of the Oskaloosa community are looking to a future performance already for “The Music of Christmas”. The Oskaloosa Symphony Chorus has began practicing at the middle school in preparation for their Sunday, December 18th performance at 4:00 pm. This is the […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber, the Oskaloosa Police Department and City Officials want everyone to be safe and enjoy this year’s 25th annual Lighted Christmas Parade. Oskaloosa, Iowa – If you plan to attend this year’s parade, please be prepared for a couple of changes from years past. First, due to safety concerns the Chamber and […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ Nothing, absolutely nothing! No seas, no skies, no plains, no mountains, no sun or moon or stars…nothing! Yes, there was no time, no days, no weeks, no years. Nothing except God! All of this universe, and all of the earth, and all of what we call space […]
William Penn University Concert Band FREE Fall Concert on November 21, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. Featuring works by: John Philip Sousa, William Shuman, David Shaffer, Harry Lincoln and others, also Featuring the William Penn Singers After several years on hiatus, music is coming to the forefront at William Penn University. Once again, music education is […]
OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiopulmonary Services encourages smokers to participate in the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. “The Great American Smokeout is an opportunity to join with literally millions of other smokers in saying ‘no thanks’ to cigarettes for 24 hours,” MHP Certified Freedom From Smoking Facilitator […]
The Oskaloosa Rotary Club is continuing the annual Christmas Food Basket program for Mahaska County families in need. The program was initiated and managed for many years by the Human Services Resource Council, an all-volunteer group. In 2010, over 500 food baskets were given to families in need throughout Mahaska County. Families wishing to apply […]
The William Penn University Singers and Jazz Ensemble will present a Fall Concert, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 15 and 16, at the McGrew Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. The program includes music styles ranging from Big Band Swing to Funk. Directed by Anita Meinert, the chorale ensemble will perform “Hold Steady with the Gate”, “Search […]
