Jamie Leonard After months of planning, local Boy Scout Troop 71, Chartered by the Central United Methodist Church, hosted the 1st Annual Mid-Iowa Council Woodland Trails District Klondike Derby at Lake Keomah. The Klondike Derby has been an annual event held for decades. This is the first Klondike Derby since the Mid-Council redrew their council […]
Our art group from Oskaloosa High School is putting on an art show at the Penn Central Mall. Beginning Friday January 26th, art will be hung from artists, Shaylee Smith, Britney Pettyjohn, Nick Pope, and Michael Seiz in the show. A few other surprise artists will have pieces in the show. A reception will be […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership will be offering reduced-rate cholesterol screenings on Valentine’s Day, which is Wednesday, Feb. 14. The screening will be held in Oskaloosa and in New Sharon. “We’re hoping to continue to raise awareness of heart disease, heart attack and stroke by hosting this event,” said MHP Cardiac Rehab Nurse Renee […]
Come to this presentation from J. O. Parker to learn simple tips on taking better garden photos. A garden is a great place to practice your photography skills and it is right outside your door! J.O. Parker is a writer and photographer from Montezuma, Iowa. He holds a BS in Agricultural Journalism from the University […]
Little Learners Preschool Art Show Presented by Madie Holle and Baylee Crawford Who: Little Learners Preschool 2 and 3 year olds Where: Community First credit Union Oskaloosa Iowa When: February 9-15 Regular Credit union hours Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm Saturday 9am-12pm Sunday Closed Meet the Artists: February 10th 10-11am
MAHASKA COUNTY – In response to the widespread level of influenza in our community, the MHP Medical Group is now offering a flu vaccine clinic Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm by registering at door #4 on the MHP campus, until further notice. According to Executive Director of Clinics Andrea Hagist, RN, […]
On Friday, January 26th, the Oskaloosa Student Council is hosting their annual Spaghetti Supper starting at 6:00 p.m. in the high school small gym. The dinner will take place at the same time as the high school basketball games, so any fans that tire themselves out from cheering can hop over and enjoy some refreshing […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group is happy to announce that scholarships will again be available through its Chamber Scholars program, now in its 22nd year. High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply. Pick up an application from your school counselor, from the Oskaloosa Area […]
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will host three Growing Together webcasts this winter. The webcasts can be viewed at the ISU Extension and Outreach – Mahaska County office. The two-hour webcasts are free of charge and open to anyone who may be interested. Funding for the webcasts is provided by […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Beginning immediately, Mahaska Health Partnership will limit the number and age of visitors to specific areas of the hospital. “We recognize the healing power of having friends and family close by,” said MHP Interim CEO Chris Jepsen. “However, with the current situation regarding the wide-spread influenza this season, we feel it is […]
