Marion and Mahaska counties, Iowa – The Great Iowa Road Trip is coming to Marion and Mahaska counties on April 30 and May 1. The public event features a self-guided tour of 42 coordinated stops and special activities in New Sharon, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Pella, and rural Leighton. The event map details the route and activities, […]
William Penn University (WPU) invites students and community residents to participate in a Drive-Thru Job Fair on Friday, April 23, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at the Musco Technology Center on the WPU Campus. Drive through and pick up a job packet and a quick lunch – hot dog, […]
Prom season has arrived at OHS, and we are very excited to be able to have and enjoy prom this year. This pandemic has caused lots of strain on everybody, but because of the amazing support from our community, family, and friends we are fortunate enough to still have fun activities such as prom! Because […]
Oskaloosa Optimists enjoyed their first in-person meeting since March of 2020 by honoring Oskaloosa Middle School students Cora Snakenberg and Carter Hoskinson. The students earned the award for the second trimester. Due to pandemic concerns the club had not met in-person, instead opting for Zoom meetings. “It was great to see each other again and […]
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners have established a seed library for gardeners. It will be housed at the Mahaska County Extension Office. Gardeners may visit anytime during office hours 8 am – 4:30 pm. During the spring planting season (April 1- June 1) the seed library will be in a plastic tote located outside the […]
Insects and diseases can wreak havoc on your landscape plants, and in your woodlands. The damage can be unsightly and can become costly if not properly addressed. To help property owners identify and manage these issues, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in Woodbury, Dubuque, Polk, and Mahaska Counties and the ISU Extension and […]
(Oskaloosa, Iowa) – After a year of canceled and modified community events, Oskaloosa Main Street is planning to have a downtown festival live and in-person. The 52nd annual Art on the Square, one of Iowa’s oldest continuing art festivals, will take place Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 10 AM to 4 PM in City Square […]
April showers are coming! Consider signing up for this rain barrel workshop on Tuesday, March 30th, from noon to 2 pm at William Penn University’s George Daily Pavilion. Hosted by Green Iowa AmeriCorps – Mahaska Partnership, only 10 spots are available, so register soon before it fills up by completing the form at https://www.wmpenn.edu/rain-barrel-workshop. You […]
Grab your coffee and computer to join the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group for Eggs & Issues Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 am. This legislative forum allows area residents to learn more about the state, county, and local issues. Eggs & Issues will again be live-streamed on Oskaloosa News, Mahaska Chamber & Development Group Facebook […]
Nashville Americana duo MY ONE AND ONLY is due to release their new single “RUNNING ME” on MARCH 19 on all major streaming platforms. As part of their succession of single releases, the husband-wife duo brings out the electric guitars for this number. The single was self-produced in the couple’s own studio, and mixed by […]
