Eveland Access Campgrounds Saturday, October 21, 2017 2:00 – 8:00 pm The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites you to bring your family out to the Eveland Access Campgrounds to participate in FREE fall festivities on Saturday, October 21st. From 2:00 to 8:00 pm, MANY activities designed for the whole family to enjoy will be set […]
OTTUMWA — The Indian Hills Community College Science Club and the college’s Arts and Sciences Department will present the annual Borlaug Fall Seminar on Monday, Oct. 16, at 7:00 p.m. The seminar will be presented by Dr. Mark Lyte, Professor in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine at Iowa State University. His presentation […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Andy Clark, President of C.L. Barnhouse Company, will present “The Incredible Music Heritage of Oskaloosa” on Thursday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Musco Technology Center (MTC) on William Penn University’s Oskaloosa campus. The C.L. Barnhouse Company has been housed in Oskaloosa for over 130 years and is considered one of […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Join William Penn University’s Mahaska Bowl & Recreation Center for the 2nd Annual Pins for Penn fundraiser on Friday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. While all fundraisers are typically held for a good cause, this particular event will also be a fun, active, and competitive way to spend a Friday night with […]
Parent Teacher conferences are coming up October 12th and 13th in the Oskaloosa district. At Oskaloosa Middle School, we have an “open house” approach to our conferences, meaning families may come at a time that is convenient for them. Conference hours are Thursday 1-8pm and again Friday morning from 8:30 – 11:30am. This allows families […]
Rain didn’t stop 75 people from participating in the Drive-Thru Flu Clinic sponsored by Mahaska Health Partnership Public Health on Saturday, Oct. 7. The entrance #1 awning provided the perfect shelter for those wanted to receive their flu vaccination in the comfort of their cars. Joan K. Wefer of Oskaloosa is shown receiving her flu […]
Local applications due by Nov. 1 New Sharon high school student Caleb Gipple was the winning orator in last year’s American Legion Department of Iowa High School Oratorical Contest, besting all other contestants to advance to the Legion’s National Oratorical Contest in Indianapolis. Could another area student make it two in a row for Mahaska […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University’s Health & Life Sciences Division welcomes all students, staff, faculty, and community members to attend the annual World Food Prize lecture on Wednesday, October 18, at 11:15 a.m. in the George Daily Auditorium. This year’s speaker is Dr. Jemimah Njuki, Senior Program Officer for Canada’s International Development Research Centre. […]
Entries due to local post no later than Nov. 15, 2017 The American Legion of Iowa is sponsoring a Fifth Grade Flag Essay Contest to help foster a deeper knowledge of and appreciation for the symbol of our country. The contest is open to all fifth grade students and the top three essay writers in […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – When it comes to packing a lunch, it’s important to make sure you keep food clean, separated and at the proper temperature to avoid health hazards. When it comes to food, it’s important to avoid cross-contamination or improper storage. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are approximately 42,000 reports […]
