Shelter Coordinators of youth and family, domestic violence, and homeless shelters across Iowa are joining together to raise awareness and enlist volunteers for the 4th annual Shelter Awareness Day, which will be held in conjunction with National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, 2011. This official Iowa Day of Service will be observed on April 16, 2011 […]
After working in the cleaning industry for about a year Craig Fawcett, owner and founder of American Cleaning Services recognized a need for a cleaning company that provided world-class service for homeowners and commercial business-owners alike. Founded in 2006 Craig said he chose the name American Cleaning Services, “because as Americans we share the pride […]
The first few articles that I ever did for Oskaloosa news was my strategy for buying groceries by using coupons when items were on sale to get the most for my dollar and to also buy in bulk when items were on sale at rock bottom prices. I add to my pantry and freezer throughout […]
Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in New Sharon, Sigourney and Grinnell on Wednesday, April 13th, 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 Noon […]
PELLA —Ever wonder what the Central College community looks like from the outside? Squonk Opera will perform Central College: The Opera Friday and Saturday, April 15-16. The show begins at 8 p.m. in Douwstra Auditorium and runs approximately two hours. The event is free and open to the public but tickets are required. Call 641-628-9000 […]
The William Penn football team will hold its annual Spring Game next Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m. on the Penn practice field on the southwest corner of campus. In case of poor weather, the game will be moved to the PAC. No admission is required and the game is open to the public.
PELLA — Central College’s sixth annual Community Service Day is Tuesday, April 19. Central students, faculty, staff and alumni will sign up to help with one of more than 65 community service projects in Pella and surrounding areas. Some projects in Pella include preparing for Tulip Time, removing trash from Lake Red Rock, cleaning up […]
Sigourney, IOWA – In anticipation of the upcoming funeral services for Sgt. Eric Stein, the local authorities in Sigourney, Iowa and Keokuk County would like to offer some additional information regarding community support and traffic control. Following the funeral service on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Sigourney Jr/Sr High School, there will be a […]
The Oskaloosa Lions Club will be hosting a program on Leader Dogs for the Blind on Tuesday April 12, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Pizza Ranch. If you know anyone visually impaired or just curious about how these dogs are trained as seeing-eye dogs, come to this meeting and meet one of the puppies […]
What: Grape Grafting Workshop When: 6:pm to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Registration will start at 5:30 p.m. Where: Black Creek Vineyards owned by Larry and Vi Engbers, Pella, IA 1155 Hwy 102 • Pella, Iowa • 50219 • (641)628-2304 (Approx. 3.25 miles northeast of Pella on the north side of Hwy 102) Who: […]
