OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership Diabetes Educator Sharon Ferguson, RN, CDE, will be teaching a free Healthy Options, Healthier You class with two different time options. This free class, to be held Wednesday, July 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm or 6:30 to 8:30 pm, will be an opportunity for people living with diabetes, or […]
OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska Health Partnership Foundation will host Run in the Sun, Saturday, July 30 at the Lacey Sports Complex. The inaugural Run in the Sun is a 5K for runners and 1-mile Walk for all ages, abilities and even strollers. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the race will start at […]
In January a new television program was introduced on the TLC channel called “Extreme Couponing.” I made sure that I taped all of the episodes and I have watched all of them. After watching “Extreme Couponing” I have come to the conclusion that the majority of these individuals give couponing a bad name and […]
Have you wondered about showing the flowers and vegetables you grow at the Southern Iowa Fair? Wonder no more, and come to our workshop! Eileen Blom, Master Gardener and Open Show superintendent will give lots of tips and how-tos for potential horticulture show participants. On Tuesday, July 12th there will be a session for 4-Hers, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Join the Oskaloosa City Band on Thursday at 8 p.m. on the city square as they play a Patriotic concert to celebrate our nation’s independence. The band will play several patriotic marches, including: “Washington Post” by John Phillips Sousa, “Americans We” by Henry Fillmore, and “Miss Liberty” by Karl King. Each military […]
NEWTON, Iowa – June 28, 2011 – Iowa Speedway is pleased to announce that two big names in the food and beverage industry are sponsoring the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday, July 16. The Coca-Cola 200 presented by Hy-Vee is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in Newton, Iowa. Coca-Cola and Hy-Vee […]
The William Penn men’s basketball team will be co-hosting a summer camp with Oskaloosa HS next week. The camp will be July 6-8 for boys entering grades 4-8. Activity will run from 8 a.m.-noon each day in the gymnasium and the Penn Activity Center. The camp costs $55, including a t-shirt. For more information, please […]
Welcome to today’s edition of Where in Mahaska County. The first person to accurately guess the correct location in the picture wins 2 passes for Mini Putt in University Park thanks to the fine folks at Mini Putt! When you guess the location remember to post your guess on Facebook, and the answer will […]
Celebrate the Independence Day Holiday at the Nelson Pioneer Farm on Sunday, July 3rd from Noon to 5:00 p.m. FREE admission for all ages, and FREE ice cream and watermelon! Kids’ races at 1:00 and 3:00, Tug of War competition at 2:00, and Old-time games all day long. Bring your own picnic! For more information […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA – The Tea Party bus will be stopping in Oskaloosa next Tuesday, June 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the Smokey Row Coffee House. Ryan Rhodes is expected to speak to the crowd at the event. We are, in short, fighting for the soul of America. We need you in our fight for integrity […]
