Story Time: The Hungry Caterpillar
Oskaloosa, IA
March 24, 2026
10:30 am
Cover Crop and Plant Disease Workshop
3800 University Boulevard
Ames, IA
Map to Event
March 24, 2026
12:30 pm · 2:30 pm
AMES, Iowa – Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and plant disease workshop as part of their “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series” in Ames on Tuesday, March 24, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The event is open to farmers and landowners at no cost and includes a complimentary meal. “Cover crops play a critical role in keeping Iowa’s soil and water resources healthy. Though cover crops have many benefits, challenges like plant pathogens and disease can negatively impact the following cash crop,” said Mitch Harting, water outreach specialist with Iowa Learning Farms. “This workshop will help farmers understand pathogen movement between cereal rye and corn, and the best management practices to reduce yield declines.”
Attendees will also get insight into how they can implement alternative cover crops on their operation.
The workshop will feature Alison Robertson, extension field crop pathologist at Iowa State University, who will share information on the disease interactions between cereal rye cover crops and the corn that follows. Robertson will also offer a hands-on demonstration, allowing attendees to see seedling disease first-hand among different cover crop treatments. The agenda will also include Mark Kenney, a local farmer who will offer insight into managing an oat cover crop as an alternative to rye. Additionally, Ethan Thies, conservation field specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, will discuss other alternatives to cereal rye ahead of corn and best management practices to avoid disease when using cover crops.
The field day will be held at the Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab, located at 3800 University Boulevard, Ames. The event is open to farmers and landowners, though reservations are required to ensure adequate space and food. For reasonable accommodations and to RSVP, please contact Harting at 515-294-8912 or ilf@iastate.edu by March 17. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for ISU Prairie Strips honey.
Iowa Learning Farms field days and workshops are supported by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. For more information, visit Iowa Learning Farms.
NAMI Connection Support Group
March 24, 2026
5:15 pm · 6:15 pm
NAMI Connection Support Group is for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. All our support groups are free, confidential, and open to any member of our community over the age of 18. NAMI Connection Support Group meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:15 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. via Zoom. To sign up or for questions, please email us at info@namiscia.org or call/text 64-216-3114. We hope to see you there!
For More Information
Contact: NAMI South Central Iowa
(641) 216-3114
info@namiscia.org Website Facebook
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
March 24, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Italian Family Dinner
Oskaloosa, IA
March 24, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
William Penn University Jazz Concert
Oskaloosa, IA
March 24, 2026
6:00 pm
Bingo @the Eagles
Oskaloosa, IA
March 24, 2026
6:30 pm
Serving food @5:30pm
Bingo at the Eagles starting at 6:30pm
Blood Drive
3/25/26
10:00 am · 1:30 pm
Oskaloosa Sheriff’s Office/Kiwanis of Mahaska County
214 High Ave E, Oskaloosa
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All Ages Program
Oskaloosa, IA
March 25, 2026
3:30 pm
Build a pipe cleaner creation
Junk Journal Workshop
Oskaloosa, IA
March 25, 2026
5:30 pm
Cake Decorating
Oskaloosa, IA
March 25, 2026
6:30 pm · 8:00 pm
Alphabet Story Time
Oskaloosa, IA
March 26, 2026
10:30 am
Nests
Open Wall/Open Stage
Oskaloosa, IA
March 26, 2026
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Open Wall & Open Stage 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Karaoke 8:00PM – 9:00 PM
STEAM Story Time
Oskaloosa, IA
March 27, 2026
10:30 am
Bees
Wine & Wood Fired Oven Pizza Night by Reservation Only
Oskaloosa, IA
March 27, 2026
5:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Enjoy a glass of Tassel Ridge wine ($6–$12) with your favorite individual Wood Fired Oven Pizza ($15). Choose an Apple Bacon Cheddar Pizza; a Beef Taco Pizza with Cheddar, Lettuce, Black Olives, Tortilla Chips, Shredded Mozzarella, and House-Made Salsa; a Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Fresh Mozzarella; a Pepperoni, Black Olive, and Shredded Mozzarella Pizza; or select any four toppings from the Toppings of the Day (Apple, Bacon, Beef Taco Meat, Black Olives, Cheddar, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, House-Made Salsa, Lettuce, Pepperoni, Shredded Mozzarella, Tortilla Chips) to Create Your Own Pizza ($17) and pair it with a Caesar Side Salad with Romaine, Croutons, Shredded Parmesan, and Caesar Dressing ($6). End your evening on a sweet note with a Chocolate Marshmallow Delight Pizza with Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate Chips and Marshmallows ($10). Seating is limited.
Seated Tastings, by Reservation only, will be available to enjoy before your meal. Our Seated Tastings include your choice of one of nine Tasting Flights. Flights include five wines, freshly baked bread, Frisian Farms Young Gouda, and Tassel Ridge® Dipping Oil. $15/$20 per flight.
Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make your reservations.
Love Inc Gala
140 Gateway Dr.
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
March 27, 2026
5:30 pm
The Love INC Gala is scheduled for March 27th with a special sneak peak at the new building progress an hour before!
Get those RSVPs in by March 20th!
Fairy Gardens
Oskaloosa, IA
March 27, 2026
5:30 pm · 6:30 pm
The Mouse That Roared - Oskaloosa High School Troupe 228
1800 North 3rd Street
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
March 27, 2026
7:00 pm · 8:30 pm
The Mouse That Roared is a cleaver comedy about the tiny Duchy of Grand Fenwick, which declares war on the United States expecting to lose and receive aid. Through a chain of absurd mishaps, the nation accidentally wins, turning the world upside down. This witty satire highlights the humor found in power, pride, and unexpected triumph
For More Information
Contact: Andy McGuire
(641) 672-799
jenkinsonb@oskycsd.org Website Facebook
Unique & United Conference
Oskaloosa, IA
March 28, 2026
Coffee & Conversation
109 S Market, St.
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
March 28, 2026
8:30 am · 9:30 am
The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is getting ready for the Coffee & Conversation events. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County residents with invaluable insights to state, county and local topics, fostering opportunities for community members to meet, learn, and discuss subjects important to community improvement. Join us at Smokey Row (109 S Market, St., Oskaloosa) from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for these enlightening conversations. A special thank you to MidWestOne Bank for sponsoring coffee for all attendees.
The dates for Coffee & Conversation and panel speakers are as follows:
January 10, 2026- City of Oskaloosa and Mahaska County
January 24, 2026 – Iowa Senate #19 Ken Rozenboom and Iowa Senate #44 Adrian Dickey, Iowa House #88 Helena Hayes and Iowa House #37 Barb Kniff-McCulla
February 14, 2026 – Mahaska County Schools including Oskaloosa Community Schools, Oskaloosa Christian School, North Mahaska School and Eddyville Fremont Schools
February 28, 2026 - Iowa Senate #19 Ken Rozenboom and Iowa Senate #44 Adrian Dickey, Iowa House #88 Helena Hayes and Iowa House #37 Barb Kniff-McCulla
March 14, 2026- Mahaska Health
March 28, 2026 - Iowa Senate #19 Ken Rozenboom and Iowa Senate #44 Adrian Dickey, Iowa House #88 Helena Hayes and Iowa House #37 Barb Kniff-McCulla
Please reach out to Deann De Groot at the Chamber with any questions about the forum at ddegroot@mahaskachamber.org or by phone 641.672.2591.
We hope you will join us!
Journey though Grief: 6th Annual Pregnancy & Infant Loss Retreat
Oskaloosa, IA
March 28, 2026
9:00 am · 3:00 pm
This annual Awakening Grace - Journey Through Grief Day Retreat is about creating a safe space for grieving families to connect and heal. This space is specifically designed for anyone who has lost a child during pregnancy or infancy. We would encourage you to join us regardless of how long ago your loss was, whether it has been 2 months, 2 years, 20 years, or somewhere in between.
Although the retreat is geared toward grieving families, we encourage you to bring as many support people with you as you would like. If you haven’t experienced a loss, but have a friend who has, we encourage you to invite them to the event and offer to attend with them. We want to invite Dads, Moms, Grandparents, Siblings (over 12), Aunts, Uncles, and Friends!
This space will allow you the time and space to share openly about your child(ren), provide you with tools and resources to help you continue on your grief journey, and equip you with an amazing community to walk alongside you on this journey. This space is designed as a place where we can take a break from our normal lives and come together to grieve and remember our heavenly babies, while also healing and learning tools to help us in our grief journey.
Schedule includes:
Self Reflection
Memorial Walk
Parent Testimonies
Candle Making
Memorial Wall Art
Catered Lunch
Small Group Discussion
Facilitated by Amber Beyer and Leah Garland
This event is provided for free thanks to a grant funded by the Garden Chapel Endowment Fund
Easter Egg Hunt
605 Hwy 432
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
March 28, 2026
10:00 am
Your kids will have a blast searching for the Golden Egg and can win a special prize! Plus, the Easter Bunny will be there for pictures! Don’t miss out on this event!
Spread the word, and we can't wait to see you there!
DIY Macromae Plant Hangers
1623 Hwy 163
Leighton, IA
Map to Event
March 28, 2026
10:00 am · 12:00 pm
For More Information
(641) 626-3702
Visit the Easter Bunny
Oskaloosa, IA
March 28, 2026
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
Free Easter treat from the easter bunny for all kids!
Pasta from Scratch: Noodles & Semolina Cavatelli
200 High Ave W
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
March 28, 2026
2:00 pm · 4:00 pm
An Italian expert Paola will teach you how to make pasta noodles from scratch and semolina cavatelli pasta. Two-hour lesson with lots of fun, pasta, and one glass of wine included. $45
Join us at Rosso & Wine for an authentic Italian pasta-making experience! In this hands-on, two-hour class, Italian expert Paola will guide you step-by-step as you learn how to make fresh pasta noodles from scratch and traditional semolina cavatelli. You’ll mix, knead, shape, and create beautiful pasta, then enjoy the delicious results. This cozy, fun-filled workshop is perfect for beginners and pasta lovers alike. Along the way, Paola will share tips, stories, and Italian cooking secrets that you can take back to your own kitchen. Your experience includes plenty of pasta and one complimentary glass of wine to savor the true taste of Italy in the heart of Oskaloosa. Come alone, with friends, or as a date night—leave with new skills, great memories, and a little piece of Italy from Rosso & Wine.
Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Bash
2442 225th St.
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
March 28, 2026
4:00 pm
Just $5 per carload!
BIG SPRING FUN IS COMING YOUR WAY!
South East Iowa Anglers Club & Scanlon Bait & Tackleare teaming up to bring you an evening packed with family fun at our EASTER EGG HUNT & ANNUAL SPRING BASH!
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Starts at 4:00 PM- Easter Egg Hunt will start at 4:30PM
Just $5 per carload!
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South East Iowa Anglers Club Fun
South East Iowa Anglers Club
We had a little chat with the Easter Bunny and guess what… he’s hopping in to join the fun! He’ll be spreading tons of fun-filled Easter eggs around for the kids. And if you’re quick enough, you might even snag a photo with the Bunny himself!
We’ll also have games set up for everyone to enjoy
$5 for 3 tosses
All proceeds from these activities go directly to South East Iowa Anglers Club to help give back to our amazing community!
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Scanlon Bait & Tackle Spring Bash
It wouldn’t be spring without our annual Spring Bash!
We’ll be frying up fish and serving other tasty goodies
Grab some food, hang out, and enjoy the evening with us
PLUS — the bait shop will have special deals going on!
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Bring the kids, bring your friends, and come celebrate spring with great food, fun games, and community spirit. This is one event you won’t want to miss!
Live Music with Chad Harl
Oskaloosa, IA
March 28, 2026
6:30 pm · 9:30 pm
M & M at the Eagles
Oskaloosa, IA
March 28, 2026
7:00 pm · 12:00 am
Music starts at 8pm and goes until 12am
The Mouse That Roared - Oskaloosa High School Troupe 228
1800 North 3rd Street
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
March 28, 2026
7:00 pm · 8:30 pm
The Mouse That Roared is a cleaver comedy about the tiny Duchy of Grand Fenwick, which declares war on the United States expecting to lose and receive aid. Through a chain of absurd mishaps, the nation accidentally wins, turning the world upside down. This witty satire highlights the humor found in power, pride, and unexpected triumph
For More Information
Contact: Andy McGuire
(641) 672-799
jenkinsonb@oskycsd.org Website Facebook
Dart Tournament
Oskaloosa, IA
March 29, 2026
1:00 pm
Every Sunday at @1pm
Pinewood Derby
Oskaloosa, IA
March 29, 2026
6:00 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
March 31, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Italian Family Dinner
Oskaloosa, IA
March 31, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Bingo @the Eagles
Oskaloosa, IA
March 31, 2026
6:30 pm
Serving food @5:30pm
Bingo at the Eagles starting at 6:30pm
Online Grant Writing 101 Workshop
Oskaloosa, IA
April 1, 2026
9:00 am · 11:00 am
Grant Writing 101 provides foundational training for individuals who want to identify funding opportunities and prepare clear, competitive applications. The workshop reviews common grant terminology, how to locate funding sources and practical strategies for planning and writing a successful proposal.
“Grant writing is easier to approach when you understand the process,” said Lindsay Henderson, development specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “This workshop breaks the work into practical steps, helping you move from identifying funders to writing a strong proposal.”
Henderson emphasized that the workshop is designed for people at all levels of experience. “Some participants come in having never written a grant, while others want to refine their approach,” she said. “No matter their background, they leave with tools they can immediately apply to improve their next application.”
The session also covers how to outline project goals, gather supporting information, avoid frequent pitfalls and strengthen budget and narrative components.
The registration fee is $40 per participant, and advance enrollment is required.
For more information, visit the Grant Writing webpage or contact Lindsay Henderson at lindsayh@iastate.edu.
For More Information
Contact: Lindsay Henderson
lindsayh@iastate.edu
Blood Drive
4/2/26
2:00 pm · 6:00 pm
Penn Central Mall
200 High Ave W - Center Court , Oskaloosa
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Creativity at Full Bloom Brewhouse
Oskaloosa, IA
April 2, 2026
4:00 pm · 7:00 pm
It’s been a bit, but we (at that That Paint & Pottery Place) are partnering with the Full Bloom Brewery for the second time to bring spring vibes to Oskaloosa in April!
Each ticket is just 30$ a piece and the event starts at 6 pm. There are 2 ways to register/pay:
1. Venmo 30$ to That Paint & Pottery Place instructor: @Dora-Olson-2
2. Register at the Full Bloom Brewery in person by paying at the register with 30$ cash or check made out to That Paint & Pottery Place. (They have a special envelope just for payment for the paint classes behind the counter)
This one is such a fun piece with stenciling different flowers of your choosing and a little watercolor-type application of the acrylics! It’s the perfect piece at this different Oskey location for all ages to come out and try their hand at painting as well as enjoy some dinner (and maybe some drinks for the adults
Clay Pot Faces
Oskaloosa, IA
April 3, 2026
5:30 pm · 6:30 pm
"Gnocchi and Gorgonzola" Free Cooking Show
Oskaloosa, IA
April 4, 2026
11:00 am · 12:00 pm
Gnocchi and Gorgonzola at Rosso & Wine at the Penn Central Mall
April 4, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration:** RSVP
Please let us know
It’s a free event
Visit the Easter Bunny
Oskaloosa, IA
April 4, 2026
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
Free Easter treat from the easter bunny for all kids!
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
April 5, 2026
6:30 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
April 7, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Sharing our Strength
1521 Green Street
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
April 9, 2026
5:30 pm · 6:30 pm
Join the Mahaska Health Oncology Care Team for "Sharing our Strength", a support group for those in our community who have been affected by cancer.
For More Information
Contact: Oncology Care Team
(641) 676-7283
oncologycareteam@mahaskahealth.org Website Facebook
Houseplant Gardens
Oskaloosa, IA
April 10, 2026
5:30 pm · 6:30 pm
Art Uncorked!
Oskaloosa, IA
April 10, 2026
6:30 pm · 8:00 pm
Sip your favorite beverage and have fun painting a piece inspired by an example work of art. You will receive easy step-by-step instructions and personal attention from a professional art instructor.
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
Oskaloosa, IA
April 10, 2026
7:00 pm
Join Sally, her brother, and their over-protective pet Fish as they meet the mischief-making Cat in his iconic red-striped hat on a rainy afternoon.
He will teach us all to make our own fun with nothing but a little imagination.
"It's fun to have fun, but you have to know how!"
This lively 50-minute production is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Whether you're revisiting a childhood favorite or introducing it to your own Thing One and Thing Two, The Cat in the Hat, Live on Stage is the perfect family outing.
Little Creators Workshop
Oskaloosa, IA
April 11, 2026
10:00 am · 5:00 pm
Little Creators Workshop
A brand-new seasonal kids craft experience happening throughout the year!
Each workshop will feature a fun, hands-on project perfect for kids of all ages. Parents stay and help their child create — no instructor, just creative fun at your own pace.
SPRING EVENT: Petals, Pots & Paint
Kids will get to paint and decorate their own creations to take home! $15 per child.
Painting Options:
• 2 rocks
• 2 terracotta pots
• OR 1 rock & 1 terracotta pot
Call or message us to register for a time slot!
Open 9am-6pm, Monday-Saturday, Closed Sunday
2421 Highway 92, Oskaloosa, Iowa
641-672-1437
Book Signing with Author Stacey Moore
Oskaloosa, IA
April 11, 2026
10:00 am · 4:00 pm
Book Signing with Author Stacey Moore of "The King's Daughter"
What's it about?
Princess Olivia, plagued by doubt about her worthiness, is unknowingly at the center of a plot to kill the king's son and seize the throne as she embarks on the perilous journey.
About the Author
Stacey Moore grew up in the heart of the Midwest with her parents and four sisters - a home with five daughters, similar to the Bennet girls of Pride and Prejudice but without the dreaded Mr. Wickham. She has her MBA and has worked for two large Fortune 50 companies and the largest professional services firm in the world. She loves words and writing, and while professionally she focused mostly on creating storyboards or deliverables, she now partners with the Lord to create stories that convey His love and the significance and beauty of His Word. She is blessed daily by her husband, two daughters, and French bulldog.
Karaoke & The Sound Man
Oskaloosa, IA
April 11, 2026
5:00 pm · 12:00 am
steak: 5-7pm
karaoke & The Soundman: 8-12pm
Sunday Dinner
Oskaloosa, IA
April 12, 2026
12:00 pm · 1:00 pm
Dinner: 12-1PM
Darts: 1PM
Mahjong
Oskaloosa, IA
April 12, 2026
1:00 pm · 3:30 pm
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
April 12, 2026
6:30 pm
Creative Juices
Oskaloosa, IA
April 13, 2026
6:00 pm · 7:30 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
April 14, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
How AI is Changing SEOs
Oskaloosa, IA
April 15, 2026
9:00 am · 10:00 am
Quilt Show by Mahaska Stitch N Quilt Guild
2162 21st Ave West
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
April 17, 2026
10:00 am · 7:00 pm
April 17-18, 2026 Friday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission $5 over age 18, $2 age 11 to 18,.free for children age 10 and under Quilt Shop Vendors, door prizes, Quilt Guild boutique Food and baked goods available for purchase
For More Information
Contact: Vera Graham
(641) 660-9673
veragraham99@gmail.com Website Facebook
Artful Expressions of Faith – A One Day Creative Experience
116 1st Ave E
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
April 18, 2026
9:00 am · 5:00 pm
Artful Expressions of Faith – A One Day Creative Experience
Join us at Brushed by Jude for a beautiful day of creating from the heart.
This special one-day event is all about blending faith and creativity — whether you paint, craft, journal, or simply soak in the inspiration. Come refill your cup, connect with other women, and create something meaningful to take home.
•One Day Event
•3 Faith-inspired projects
•2 meals included
•Chair massage included
•Encouragement, community, and creativity
We’ll begin with a continental breakfast and devotions.
Sacral Grounds will guide us in preparing ourselves with stretches suitable for crafting.
Roxie will help us make the journals we’ll be using throughout the day.
Nancy will teach us to make a faith based memory bracelet.
Well relax those sore muscles with chair massages from L&M Wellness and Sacral Grounds.
Lunch at Hunters Gift and Cafe.
Jill will wind up with Mosaic Prayer
Optional final meal and “take aways” from the day.
$170 includes all!
Payment secures your seat. Cash, check or
Venmo @ Judy-Groenendyk
Questions? Direct message Judy
Groenendyk
Master Gardener Plant Sales
212 N I St
Oskaloosa, IA
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April 18, 2026
9:00 am · 10:30 am
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold two plant sales in 2026. The first will be an early sale on Saturday April 18 from 9-10:30 am and will feature early vegetable transplants and second time around gardening items. The second sale their traditional annual sale on Saturday May 16 it will be held 8 – 11 am feauturing perennial divisions and annual transplants (flowers and vegetables). Both sales will be held at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office auditorium, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa.
Proceeds from the sale support future Master Gardener activities in Mahaska County including speaker fees. Many of the Mahaska County Master Gardener events are open to the public without cost because of plant sale proceeds.
Mahaska County Master Gardeners are celebrating their twenty-third year. The local program was organized after the county held their first training in 2003. The educational volunteer program, sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, provides current, research based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of Iowa through programs and projects. Master Gardeners receive horticulture training, and volunteer to promote a mission of education and service. The program is open to anyone 18 or older with an interest in gardening and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on their local community.
More information about this and other horticulture events can be found at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street; Oskaloosa Phone 641-673-5841; and www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/yardgarden.htm.
Book Signing with Minnesota Dr. Will Anderson
Oskaloosa, IA
April 18, 2026
10:00 am · 4:00 pm
Last Call to Redemption: New Christian Novel Explores Forgiveness Through Faith
A man finds peace with God through forgiveness.
In Last Chance Forgiveness, Petty Officer William Cole’s life is a testament to resilience and redemption. Struggling with alcoholism and haunted by memories of an abusive childhood and the horrors of Vietnam, Billy finds himself at a crossroads. As he contemplates ending his life in an empty church, a chance encounter with a compassionate pastor ignites a spark of hope. This pivotal moment sets him on a transformative journey toward healing and forgiveness. Through the pastor’s guidance, Billy begins to understand the profound power of forgiveness – not just for himself but for others. Billy’s story resonates with anyone who has faced emotional or spiritual wounds, offering a message of hope and renewal. As he embraces forgiveness, he becomes a source of inspiration for those around him, demonstrating that even the most broken can find healing and purpose.
About the Author
Dr. Will Anderson graduated from Colorado Christian College and pursued further education through seminary training and Master’s International University of Divinity, earning a Doctorate of Divinity. With over thirty-five years of pastoral experience, he currently serves Samhold Lutheran Church, in Gonvick, Minnesota.
Dr. Anderson’s book, Last Chance Forgiveness, aims to guide readers seeking a deeper relationship with God and those grappling with the challenges of accepting and offering forgiveness after emotional or spiritual wounds. His work is designed to resonate with individuals from all educational and social backgrounds, emphasizing the universal nature of healing and forgiveness.
Steak Night & Jack
Oskaloosa, IA
April 18, 2026
5:00 pm · 12:00 am
steak: 5-7pm
karaoke & Jack: 8-12pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
April 21, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Understanding Tax Credits
Oskaloosa, IA
April 22, 2026
12:00 pm · 1:00 pm
For More Information
cedcml@iastate.edu
Open Wall/Open Stage
Oskaloosa, IA
April 23, 2026
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Open Wall & Open Stage 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Karaoke 8:00PM – 9:00 PM
Open House
Oskaloosa, IA
April 24, 2026
8:00 am · 6:00 pm
eCycle - Free Electronics Recycling Drive-thru
210 South D Street
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
April 25, 2026
8:00 am · 11:00 am
In celebration of Earth Day, MCG invites residents to safely recycle unwanted electronics during this free, drive thru event. Volunteers will unload items while participants remain in their vehicles. Electronics will be recycled or repurposed by an Iowa-based partner, keeping hazardous materials out of landfills. Since 2007, the event has diverted more than 753,000 pounds of e-waste from landfills. Organizers hope to collect more than 50,000 pounds this year. Attendees are also encouraged to: • Bring plastic shopping and grocery bags for Friends of Mahaska County Conservation’s Push for One Million campaign • Learn about tree planting efforts from Oskaloosa Trees Forever • Recycle batteries to help reduce landfill fire risks MORE INFO: Accepted items list: www.mahaska.org/oskaloosaecycle
For More Information
Contact: Amy Brainard
(641) 676-1000
Website Facebook
Open House
Oskaloosa, IA
April 25, 2026
8:00 am · 5:00 pm
The Big World of Small Things
Oskaloosa, IA
April 25, 2026
10:00 am · 5:00 pm
Join us at the mall for the first minatures show!! From gaming and dollhouses, model cars, there is so much to be seen at this show! Stop in April 25th from 10am-5pm and discover a whole new, small world!
Trivia & Tunes
Oskaloosa, IA
April 25, 2026
6:15 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
April 28, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
May 3, 2026
6:30 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
May 5, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Shop the Alley
Oskaloosa, IA
May 9, 2026
10:00 am · 1:00 pm
Mark your calendars — Shop The Alley returns for our first show of the season! Stroll through downtown Oskaloosa and discover local crafters, makers, boutiques, and small businesses all in one fun outdoor market. It’s the perfect way to spend a spring Saturday supporting your community and finding something unique.
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
May 10, 2026
6:30 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
May 12, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Osky Food Park Daily Schedule
Oskaloosa, IA
May 14, 2026
11:00 am · 2:00 pm
For More Information
Contact: Osky Food Park
(641) 631-0746
oskyfoodpark@gmail.com Facebook
Sharing our Strength
1521 Green Street
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
May 14, 2026
5:30 pm · 6:30 pm
Join the Mahaska Health Oncology Care Team for "Sharing our Strength", a support group for those in our community who have been affected by cancer.
For More Information
Contact: Oncology Care Team
(641) 676-7283
oncologycareteam@mahaskahealth.org Website Facebook
Master Gardener Plant Sales
212 N I St
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
May 16, 2026
8:00 am · 11:00 am
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold two plant sales in 2026. The first will be an early sale on Saturday April 18 from 9-10:30 am and will feature early vegetable transplants and second time around gardening items. The second sale their traditional annual sale on Saturday May 16 it will be held 8 – 11 am feauturing perennial divisions and annual transplants (flowers and vegetables). Both sales will be held at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office auditorium, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa.
Proceeds from the sale support future Master Gardener activities in Mahaska County including speaker fees. Many of the Mahaska County Master Gardener events are open to the public without cost because of plant sale proceeds.
Mahaska County Master Gardeners are celebrating their twenty-third year. The local program was organized after the county held their first training in 2003. The educational volunteer program, sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, provides current, research based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of Iowa through programs and projects. Master Gardeners receive horticulture training, and volunteer to promote a mission of education and service. The program is open to anyone 18 or older with an interest in gardening and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on their local community.
More information about this and other horticulture events can be found at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street; Oskaloosa Phone 641-673-5841; and www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/yardgarden.htm.
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
May 19, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
May 19, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
May 26, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Iowa's Living Roadways
Oskaloosa, IA
May 27, 2026
12:00 pm · 1:00 pm
For More Information
cedcml@iastate.edu
Open Wall/Open Stage
Oskaloosa, IA
May 28, 2026
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Open Wall & Open Stage 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Karaoke 8:00PM – 9:00 PM
Friday After Five
Oskaloosa, IA
May 29, 2026
5:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Come on down to the square for a night of live music, food trucks, and more!
Live Band Performance by The Schmidt Brothers
For More Information
Contact: Mahaska Chamber & Development Group
(641) 672-2591
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
June 2, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Friday After Five
Oskaloosa, IA
June 5, 2026
5:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Come on down to the square for a night of live music, food trucks, and more!
Live Band Performance by The Boys
For More Information
Contact: Mahaska Chamber & Development Group
(641) 672-2591
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
June 7, 2026
6:30 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
June 9, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Sharing our Strength
1521 Green Street
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
June 11, 2026
5:30 pm · 6:30 pm
Join the Mahaska Health Oncology Care Team for "Sharing our Strength", a support group for those in our community who have been affected by cancer.
For More Information
Contact: Oncology Care Team
(641) 676-7283
oncologycareteam@mahaskahealth.org Website Facebook
Friday After Five
Oskaloosa, IA
June 12, 2026
5:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Come on down to the square for a night of live music, food trucks, and more!
Live Band Performance by Wicked Ways
For More Information
Contact: Mahaska Chamber & Development Group
(641) 672-2591
Art on the Square
Oskaloosa, IA
June 13, 2026
9:00 am · 3:00 pm
Join Oskaloosa Main Street for the 57th Annual Art on the Square, one of Iowa's oldest continuing art festivals.
For More Information
Contact: Oskaloosa Main Street
(641) 672-2591
mainstreet@mahaskachamber.org Website
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
June 14, 2026
6:30 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
June 16, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
2nd Annual Summer Makers Market
Oskaloosa, IA
June 20, 2026
9:00 am · 2:00 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
June 23, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
July 21, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Sweet Corn Serenade
Oskaloosa, IA
July 23, 2026
12:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Sell your products at the Craft & Vendor Fair held in conjunction with Sweet Corn Serenade!
Oskaloosa Main Street's annual Sweet Corn Serenade brings over 4,000 people to downtown Oskaloosa for fresh-cooked sweet corn and live music.
Includes, craft and vendor fair, food trucks, children's activities, and more.
12-9PM - Craft & Vendor Fair + Food Vendors
4-9PM - Hamburger, Sweet Corn, Beverage & Pie served until out, Cash or Venmo Only
4:30-7:30PM - The Boys Duo Concert
5-8 PM - Farm Bureau Kids' Zone + Pedal Pull + ISU Story Walk
8-9PM - Oskaloosa City Band concert
For More Information
Contact: Oskaloosa Main Street
(641) 672-2591
mainstreet@mahaskachamber.org Website
Open Wall/Open Stage
Oskaloosa, IA
July 23, 2026
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Open Wall & Open Stage 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Karaoke 8:00PM – 9:00 PM
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
July 28, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
3rd Annual Vintage Lawn Tractor Show
Oskaloosa, IA
August 1, 2026
9:00 am · 3:00 pm
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
August 2, 2026
6:30 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
August 4, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
The Three Musketeers
Oskaloosa, IA
August 5, 2026
7:00 pm
From the team behind 2024's The Hobbit
A George Daily Auditorium Production, featuring regional directors,
designers, and performers
Based on the timeless swashbuckler by Alexandre Dumas, a tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes, and above all, honor.
Womens's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
August 6, 2026
7:00 pm
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
August 9, 2026
6:30 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
August 11, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 17, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Womens's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
November 19, 2026
7:00 pm
Turn on the Lights! with Oskaloosa Main Street
222 1st Ave. East
Oskaloosa, IA
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November 21, 2026
5:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Join us as we magically Turn on the Lights around the town square at 6:00 p.m. sharp!
There will be horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa, Cookies, Cider, Hot Chocolate, and popcorn begin at 5pm!
For More Information
Contact: Oskaloosa Main Street
(641) 672-2591
mainstreet@mahaskachamber.org
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IA
November 24, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
Open Wall/Open Stage
Oskaloosa, IA
November 26, 2026
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Open Wall & Open Stage 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Karaoke 8:00PM – 9:00 PM
Young Ambassador Ceremony
Penn Central Mall
Oskaloosa, IA
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November 30, 2026
6:00 pm
The Young Ambassador Contest is back! One young man and one young lady will once again be chosen as Oskaloosa's young ambassadors. The winner will be determined by the amount of money raised, which will be used for local preschools & daycares along with the Lighted Christmas Parade
The king and queen will be announced on Monday, November 30 @ 6:00 pm in Penn Central Mall. All participants will receive great prizes and will have the opportunity to participate in the "Holiday Joys and Toys" Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7pm.
For More Information
Contact: Amelia Boender
events@mahaskachamber.org
Womens's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
December 3, 2026
7:00 pm
Annual Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade
222 1st Ave. East
Oskaloosa, IA
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December 5, 2026
7:00 pm
Parade and Shuttle Route Maps to be updated for 2025! Check back for details.
Join us for the 39th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. You've seen the Painting with Lights in Oskaloosa, come check out the creativity of the parade entries with all the colors and lights.
The weeklong festivities will include the Young Ambassador Contest, Window Decorating, Home Decorating contests, Gospel Christmas Concert, Merry Little Downtown Christmas and more. We welcome the community to invite family, friends and visitors to make a trip to Oskaloosa.
As you visit the town, you can always get hot cocoa, apple cider or that warm Christmas cup of coffee at the local coffee shop; visit the Alley, decorated for the holiday; visit the quaint little bookstore for a Christmas read; or shop unique shops along the square for that perfect Christmas gift. Come see the lights, grab your cameras, and come celebrate Christmas in Oskaloosa.
For More Information
Contact: Oskaloosa Main Street
(641) 672-2591
mainstreet@mahaskachamber.org
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
December 6, 2026
6:30 pm
Sharing our Strength
1521 Green Street
Oskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
December 10, 2026
5:30 pm · 6:30 pm
Join the Mahaska Health Oncology Care Team for "Sharing our Strength", a support group for those in our community who have been affected by cancer.
For More Information
Contact: Oncology Care Team
(641) 676-7283
oncologycareteam@mahaskahealth.org Website Facebook
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
December 13, 2026
6:30 pm
Womens's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IA
December 17, 2026
7:00 pm
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