The Main Street Program of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group has held the Young Ambassador Contest for several years to raise funds to promote the Lighted Christmas Parade. The contest is fun for kids and parents all across Mahaska County. Main Street is seeking area boys and girls ages three through kindergarten to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Members of the Oskaloosa Middle School Student Council met on Friday with Mark Willett of CLOW Valve Company. Willett presented the students with a donation to allow them to attend the Iowa Student Council Conference.
OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has set a number of dates when high school students and adults will be able to visit campus during the current academic year. The college offers individual visits as well as nine Explore Hills Days to provide an introduction to the college for prospective students. The first of the […]
OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College will be partnering with 10 area businesses to raise awareness of manufacturing as part of the observance of Advanced Manufacturing Day. According to Nathan Miller, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Indian Hills, technological advances and changes in industry have transformed the way in which manufacturing work is performed. “On October […]
OTTUMWA — The fifth annual regional leadership conference, Leadership Now, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The conference is open to anyone who has an interest in leadership, particularly those leaders in Wapello and surrounding counties. The event is a collaborative […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University celebrates 2017 homecoming this week, September 28–30. There are many exciting events occurring throughout the week, including Penn Hall’s 100th anniversary, the dedication of the George Daily Pavilion, and the induction of the 2017 Hall of Fame recipients. Mark your calendars for the following homecoming week celebrations: Dedication of […]
Altrusa International of Oskaloosa, Inc. is honored to be able to present United Way of Mahaska County’s Take a Long Program with a grant from the International Foundation on August 11,2017. The Take-Along Weekend Food Program was launched by United Way of Mahaska County in October of 2015. The purpose of this program: to tackle the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – In an effort to help prospective parents find hospitals that deliver quality maternity care, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) announced that Mahaska Health Partnership received designation as a Blue Distinction Center in Maternity Care. According to MHP Chief Nursing Officer Chris Jepsen, Blue Distinction Centers are hospitals recognized for delivering […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University is pleased to announce that BG Campbell, class of 1975, will be inducted into the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame during the 2017 homecoming week. Campbell, a former member of the William Penn Golf Team, was described by teammates as one of the most influential members of the team. […]
The 52nd year of Oskaloosa’s annual used book sale will begin at noon, Thursday, October 5 in Center Court of Penn Central Mall and will continue through Saturday, October 7. Once again, AAUW is partnering with Friends of the Oskaloosa Public Library. Sale hours are Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 […]
