The Mahaska County Master Gardeners recently elevated intern Pam Nimtz to certification as an Iowa Master Gardener. She recently completed the volunteer requirement and was presented with certificate and permanent name badge. Iowa Master Gardener is a job title, describing a volunteer who has been trained to educate the public about horticulture and gardening. To […]
Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold Tomato Fest 2019 on Thursday, August 22 at 6:30 pm we will be learning about tomatoes including growing and tasting tomato varieties and tomato recipes. It will be held by the garden at the Mahaska County Extension Office. The event is open to the public and there is no […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) — William Penn University will once again be hosting the Global Leadership Summit on August 8 and 9, 2019. As one of over 750 satellite host-sites worldwide, William Penn University is thrilled to be able to invite local businesses and churches, alumni, faculty and staff from Penn to attend this event for a […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Crisis Intervention Services in partnership will be hosting their 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Edmundson Golf Course in Oskaloosa on July 13th 2019. Registration will begin at 7:30 am; you may pre-register your four person best-shot team at the golf pro shop. Entry fee is $20 plus green and cart fees. […]
Oskaloosa Main Street is hosting the fourth annual “Christmas in July” fundraiser on Saturday, July 13th on the Square in downtown Oskaloosa. The all-day event is designed to raise money to support “Painting with Lights” on the downtown buildings during the Christmas season. Christmas in July will again feature kids and family activities, live music, […]
United Way of Mahaska County and Penn Central Mall are hosting a School Supply Sculpture Contest. Each entry receives a standard set of school supplies to help construct their creation. After the sculptures are adjudicated, all the school supplies will go to the Back-to-School Fair. Please find contest details below: Registration: $50 – Includes: – […]
Eveland Access Campgrounds July 20, 2019 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites the public to a new event at the Eveland Access Campgrounds on Saturday, July 20th. Celebrate the summer with us at the Eveland Access Summer Fest & Campground Cook-Off. The day will provide activities for some family fun […]
JUNE 24, 2019 OTTUMWA — The Iowa Department of Public Health has awarded Indian Hills Community College a grant that will allow the college to provide economic support for female pregnant and parenting students. IHCC is the only community college partner to receive the grant, which will be available for five years. Indian Hills had […]
The Mahaska County YMCA After School Program has achieved a level 4 Iowa Quality Rating System (QRS) rating from the Iowa Department of Human Services. This level 4 rating is based on a five level scale of quality measures. Previously the facility had not had a rating score. This is their first ever score on […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) — Anticipation and excitement have filled the air since William Penn University’s Athletic Bands program announced a competitive marching and music event will be returning to Oskaloosa. Drum Corps Mid-America is a competition between six of the best Open Class Drum & Bugle Corps from across the U.S. This unique experience will be […]
