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 […]
PELLA, IA (03/11/2021) Central College is pleased to announce the promotion of Lee Weers to director of Information Technology Services. Weers assumes responsibility of the department following Deb Bruxvoort’s retirement from Central in December 2020. A long-term member of Central’s ITS Department, Weers came to the college in 2004 and served as the assistant director […]
The Green Iowa AmeriCorps – Mahaska Partnership invites you to participate in a Mahaska Community Virtual Townhall Meeting from Noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Guest speakers include Myriam Lafreniere-Landry and Bryce Lidtka, Watershed Coordinators with the Mahaska County Soil & Water Conservation District; Sean Murphy, Senior Engineering Technician with the City […]
North Mahaska High School students will take to the stage this weekend a year after the show was first cast. NM will present Disney’s “High School Musical, Junior” under the direction of Tara Carrico and Jenna Hibler. Released by the Disney company in January 2006, the story is a bit of a Romeo and Juliet […]
[PELLA, IA] The Pella Christian Grade School Board is pleased to announce that Mr. BenDirksen has been selected as Principal of Pella Christian Grade School. Mr. Dirksen has over10 years of Christian education experience in addition to attending Christian schools and Dordt University. He was selected from a talented candidate pool and we are thankful […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)—William Penn University’s Division of Nursing hosted their inaugural White Coat Ceremony on February 13, 2021 at the Musco Technology Building Atrium. This event celebrates the commitment Nursing students make as they begin their formal education. Students take the Oath of Compassionate Care and formally commit to a career as a healthcare professional. This […]
