PELLA, IOWA — April 7, 2011 — They lurk in basements, closets, garages, even under beds. Don’t let unused computer monitors, VCRs, televisions and other electronics take up space in your home. Instead, recycle them. Pella Corporation and other eco-conscious companies are providing an environmentally-responsible way to dispose of obsolete electronics. Pella Corporation, the City […]
Apr 8 2011 | Posted in
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Two Oskaloosa Middle School students were honored Wednesday by the Oskaloosa Optimist Club as the seventh grade students of the trimester. The two students named were Sihan Chang and Efrain Garcia Jr. Teachers and staff of the middle school from a list of 24 nominees selected Chang and Garcia. Middle school principal Andy Hotek, and […]

Crisis Intervention Services is holding their annual Purple Ribbon Auction on Saturday, April 9th at the Pepper Tree Restaurant in Oskaloosa. We are pleased to announce that we have received a football signed by the 2010 Super Bowl champions, the Green Bay Packers, that we will be auctioning off at this time along with numerous […]
Apr 7 2011 | Posted in
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April 5, 2011 – Oskaloosa, IA – The United Way of Mahaska County is holding their third annual Live United 5K Run & Family Day on April 30th at the Penn Activity Center on the William Penn University campus. Race day registration for the 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:00 a.m. Race day registration is $25. […]
Apr 7 2011 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa Elementary sincerely thanks the following businesses of the Oskaloosa Community for their generous donations to our Positive Behavioral Instruction and Supports (PBIS) Program. Thanks to generous gifts, our teachers were able to reward students who are making Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Caring choices in the classroom, lunchroom, hallways, on the playground, and on […]
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PELLA—The Central College Football Coaches’ Clinic will be staged Saturday, April 16. There is a $5 charge for lunch but the clinic sessions are free. Registration is at 9 a.m. in the Ron Schipper Fitness Center lobby. Individual position meetings follow at 9:15 a.m., with film/install at 10 a.m. and a Central spring practice at […]
Apr 7 2011 | Posted in
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From April 1 to 30, Oskaloosa Curves would like to challenge our community to help us out in participating in our 13th annual Curves’ food drive by bringing in any non-perishable food items or monetary donations ($1 is equal to three pounds of food) to Curves during the month of April. We will weigh the […]
Apr 6 2011 | Posted in
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Beacon City Council Agenda Tuesday, April 5, 2011 I. Call Meeting to Order II. General Business A. Review Minutes of the March 8, 2011 Meeting B. Treasurer’s Report C. Claims Report D. Sewer Report E. Water Reports F. Hall Rentals G. Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter Report H. Sheriff Report III. Old Business A. Alley Ordinance […]
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OSKALOOSA – One in three adults has pre-diabetes and most do not know it. If you are at risk, plan to attend one of three FREE Pre-Diabetes Classes on Thursday, April 7, sponsored by Mahaska Health Partnership. According to MHP fulltime Diabetes Educator Sharon Ferguson, RN, approximately 5.7 million people in the United Sates have […]
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PELLA, Iowa — Central College’s Blue Vocal and Instrumental Combos will perform Wednesday, April 20, in the Cox-Snow Recital Hall at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required and can be obtained at the Information Booth in the Maytag Student Center by calling 641-628-9000. Popular songs from the […]
Apr 5 2011 | Posted in
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