Category archives for: Music and Arts

Selecting Tree Species

Iowa State University Extension

Clients have been inquiring about what they should replace their dead ash (or other kind of) tree with or what trees to plant at their new/new-to-them home. Extension can help with this decision! We encourage diversity within landscapes. We encourage people to plant different types of trees. We encourage people to plant trees that are […]

10th Annual Run in the Sun a Huge Success

Run in the Sun 2021

A Mahaska Health Press Release MAHASKA COUNTY — On Saturday, August 7th, 2021, Mahaska Health and the Mahaska Health Foundation hosted the 10th Annual Run in the Sun at Lacey Sports Complex Stadium in Oskaloosa. All ages were welcomed to participate in the 5k run or the 2k walk to raise funds for the Hospice […]

Eddyville Museum To Host BINGO August 5th

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BINGO!!!! Come join us August 5 . Jackpot is over $400.00. doors open at 6:00. Bingo starts at 6:30. Refreshments provided by volunteers. This is a fundraiser for the Eddyville Museum. Only $12:00 for the event, with several opportunities to BINGO! Join us at the Eddyville Museum. Each bingo prior to the jackpot game received […]

Tenth Tomato Fest to be held

Many different varieties of tomatoes were available to try at this years Tomato Fest held at the ISU Extension Office in Oskaloosa. (photo by Ginger Allsup/Oskaloosa News)

Mahaska County Master Gardeners announce a Tomato Fest will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 6 PM. Their first Tomato Fest was celebrated in 2005 when Stan & Susan Gilland, then Master Gardener Interns from Monroe County introduced many to heirloom varieties of tomatoes and we discussed tomato growing topics. The popular event is […]

Good Neighbor Pharmacy Announces Mahaska Drug of Oskaloosa, IA as a Pharmacy of the Year Finalist

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Iowa-based pharmacy is one of three nationwide up for the award You can vote for Mahaska Drug by following this LINK – https://www.mygnp.com/pharmacyoftheyear/ Oskaloosa, IA., (June 28, 2021) – Good Neighbor Pharmacy, a national independent pharmacy network and a part of AmerisourceBergen, today announced that Mahaska Drug of Oskaloosa, Iowa is a finalist for its […]

STEM Lab for Kids “Owls”

Mahaska County Conservation Board

Thursday, July 29, 2021 10:00 – 11:00 am Environmental Learning Center Bring your kids out to the Environmental Learning Center on Thursday, July 29th from 10:00-11:00 am for STEM Lab for Kids. The topic will be “Owls”. During this FREE program, kids will learn about the various species of owls that live in Iowa. We […]

Showing Flowers and Horticulture

Iowa State University Extension

Have you wondered about showing the flowers and vegetables you grow at the Southern Iowa Fair? Wonder no more! Mahaska County Master Gardeners; Eileen Blom and Joy Prothero, Open Floriculture and Horticulture Show judges will give lots of tips and how-tos for potential horticulture show participants on Tuesday, July 13 at 7 pm. This event […]

Oskaloosa Boys Basketball Camp June 21-24

Oskaloosa Indians

Any boys interested in participating in boys basketball camp, all you need is shorts, shirt, shoes, a water bottle, a great attitude, and wanting to have fun! Please spread the word! Oskaloosa Boys Basketball Will Be Hosting A Boys Basketball Camp…. Cost: Free Who: 1st – 8th grade Boys (Entering These Grades) When: June 21-24 […]

New LED Lighting System to Enhance Matchday Experience at Old Trafford

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MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – Manchester United is moving ahead with the installation of a state-of-the-art LED lighting system at Old Trafford. The new system will be custom designed, manufactured, and installed by Musco Lighting. Musco’s Total Light Control—TLC for LED®️ technology features customized optics that directs light onto the pitch, eliminating glare from players or […]

Oskaloosa Library Next For Historical Marker

Historic Marker for the Oskaloosa Public Library

Library Celebrates Blackwell Memorial Makerspace and Historical Building Marker on June 9 at 6 pm OSKALOOSA – The Oskaloosa Public Library will host a special celebration on Wednesday, June 9 at 6 pm in the Reading Garden to officially unveil The Kim (Gigi) Blackwell Memorial Makerspace as well as their Historical Building Marker. The public […]

           

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