Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Sigourney and Grinnell on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative in the area, will be at: Sigourney Public Library 11:00am – 12:00 Noon Drake Community Library from 1:30pm – 2:30pm Johnson will be on […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ In last week’s column we looked at how God has revealed Himself to us. Through His creation and His Word, the Bible, God has told us about His qualities. The first quality we will look at is God’s eternal nature. “Before the mountains were brought forth, or […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As part of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group’s 2011 Christmas Promotion, the Commerce Committee has decided to continue their 25 year tradition of supporting the Ecumenical Food Cupboard this holiday season. The Ecumenical Cupboard, located at 205 South D Street, is operated by Church Women United to provide emergency food […]
Photo Exhibit of Iowa’s Fallen on Display November 25 through December 4 (Oskaloosa, IA) A very emotional exhibit, “Remembering Our Fallen,” is a stark reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by 76 Iowans killed in The War on Terror while wearing our country’s uniform in a war zone. This photo display has been traveling throughout […]
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 […]
