
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A downtown Oskaloosa fixture, The Hall Tree by Geri and Co. located on the Southwest corner of the square, will be shutting it’s doors on the 27th of August. This week, they have marked everything down 45% off their regular priced items, and next week brings 55% off “and our sale racks […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Adult readers have just a few more days to compare the written word with movie magic. The Oskaloosa Public Library will hold the prize drawing for the “Read the Book, See the Movie” adult reading program on Friday, August 19th at 4:30pm. The prize includes a $25.00 gift certificate provided by The […]
Aug 16 2011 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – St. Paul Congregational United Church of Christ is working to become a “greener” church using materials from Interfaith Power and Light, an Earth Stewardship Program. A prayer: ” Give us reverence for the earth as Your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in service to others and to Your […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa – As the Executive Director of the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation (MCRF) I wanted to take a moment to thank the MCRF Board for developing such a wonderful trail in our community. Because of their overwhelming support and development for our community we have and are still developing a 15 mile route around […]
Aug 15 2011 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to welcome Urologist Aaron Smith, DO, who will be providing services on the MHP campus every Thursday. “There is a big need for urology services in this area,” MHP CEO Jay Christensen said. “The addition of Dr. Smith is just one more way we are working to meet […]

Eddyville, Iowa – EDDYVILLE RACEWAY PARK RACE RESULTS August 12-13, 2011 2011 World Fuel Altered Nationals at Eddyville Raceway Park are set to happen Friday, August 19, Saturday, August 20. Sunday, August 21. 20 Wild Fuel Altereds From All Over The Country will be on hand for some fast paced, nitro burning thunder. Schedule: Friday […]

New Sharon, Iowa, August 27th – Pig Roast and Benefit Auction for the Gillam family after severe motorcycle accident. On July 8, 2011, Doug and Renae Gillam were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident and were transported by Life Flight to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Since the accident Renae has required five surgeries […]
Aug 10 2011 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa City Band will perform its final concert of the summer on Thursday night at 8 p.m. in the bandstand on the city square. It has been a great season and the band has enjoyed playing each week. This week’s marches include “National Emblem” by E.E. Bagley and “Americans We” by Henry Fillmore. Other […]
Aug 10 2011 | Posted in
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The William Penn softball program will once again host its Glow Ball Fundraising Tournament later this month. On Saturday, August 20, Edmundson Golf Course will be the site of the two-man best ball event. Check-in begins at 5 p.m. with shotgun golf starting at 5:30 p.m. The tournament costs $50 per person and is limited […]
Aug 9 2011 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Caldwell Park, just East of Oskaloosa right off Highway 92, played host once again to the Timberwolves “Dog Hollow Rendezvous”. With the setting being of 1840, participants attempt to recreate what it was like to live in that time period.This years scheduled events included: Hawk & Knife Throw for kids, men, and […]
Aug 7 2011 | Posted in
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