The fourth, and final session of the Summer Webinar Series: Garden Natives and Invasives 2011, hosted by the Iowa Master Gardener program, is scheduled for Aug. 23 to integrate information from previous sessions into practical application. The session, titled “Native Friends and Invading Forces,” will be presented by Rich Pope, Harrison County Extension coordinator. Iowans […]
Children’s author Lisa Broadie Cook made a stop by The Book Vault today to read her new book, Peanut Butter and Homework Sandwiches to a gathered group of children. According to the description of the book, it’s about a boy named Martin MacGregor who is having a rotten week. You follow his troubles from when […]
Aug 4 2011 | Posted in
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Beacon, Iowa -The Agenda for the Beacon City Council is as follows: I. Call to Order II. General Business A. Review Minutes from July 7, 2011 Meeting B. Treasurer’s Report C. Claims Report D. Sewer Report – Kevin Bork E. Water Reports – 1. Shirley Mitrisin 2. Elwood Hanna 3. Justin Scholtus F. Hall Rentals […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The idea that has continued to grow. Osky News continues to grow and evolve. Our first days readership included 17 people, (I really want to thank my friends and family for reading that day). It’s now grown to the point where on average, 5,000 unique readers visit Osky News daily. We are […]
The Oskaloosa City Band will perform on Thursday night at 8 p.m. as the finale to Sweet Corn Serenade. The band has prepared a special concert this week and will be playing “Za-Ga-Zig’s”, more commonly known as “The Iowa Corn Song”. Follow the band while “Marching Down Broadway” with John Moss’ medley arrangement of “Hey, […]
Aug 3 2011 | Posted in
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The Diplomats of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group would like to invite Chamber members, employees and friends to the next Business After Hours for refreshments served in a casual social atmosphere. The event is being hosted by Leighton State Bank Wednesday, August 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in recognition of their 100 […]
Aug 2 2011 | Posted in
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Dash 4 Cash Drivers Compete in Historical Agricultural Events at Living History Farms NEWTON, Iowa—AUGUST 2, 2011—NASCAR Nationwide Series Dash 4 Cash drivers Justin Allgaier, Michael Annett, Jason Leffler and Reed Sorenson are taking a trip back in time to experience what life was like on an Iowa farm 100 years ago. Drivers will compete […]
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Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in New Sharon, Sigourney and Grinnell on Wednesday, July, August 10th, for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative in the area, will be at: New Sharon City Park Building from 9:00am – 10:00am Sigourney Public Library from 11:00am – 12:00 […]
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NEWTON, Iowa — AUGUST 2, 2011 — Have you ever wanted to be in victory lane as the winning driver pulls in for the victory celebration? It’s possible! Visit the Iowa Speedway tent located behind the suite tower on the main concourse and purchase a raffle ticket to support the Iowa Speedway Foundation. If you […]
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Hop, flutter and crawl to Bug Day at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, August 6 anytime between 10:00 am – noon! The Mahaska County Conservation Board is hosting this fun and unique event for kids 12 and younger to learn first-hand about insects. Once registered at the conservation center, kids can migrate like a […]
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