Saturday, July 24, 2010
Pioneer Ridge Hosts Bat Trivia and Hike
Pioneer Ridge located on Highway 63 between Ottumwa and Bloomfield will be hosting an evening of bats on August 7, at 8:00 pm. Bring a flashlight! If you would like a bat house kit for $10, pre-register for the event by phoning Annette at (641) 682-3091.
Toddler Camp at Pioneer Ridge
Pioneer Ridge, part of the Wapello County Conservation Commission, located between Ottumwa and Bloomfield on Highway 63, will be hosting a Toddler Camp to study moms in nature and how they care for their young. Scheduled for August 10 at 10:00 for 3-4 year olds with an adult. Cost is $5. and pre-registration is recommended. Phone Annette at (641) 682-3091.
Pella Aquatic Center with Adventure River--Closed Until Further Notice
Due to a recent incident involving the deaths of two swimmers, all public pools in Pella are closed until further notice.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Monroe County Fair
Monroe County Fair will be held at the Monroe County Fairgrounds July 30 - Aug. 2. Highlights include a carnival, Impact Pro Wrestling Event, and Demolition Derby.
Admission is $5.00 per vehicle for the day or $10 for the entire fair.
Other events include a hog roast, BINGO, dog show, and pedal tractor pull.
For more information go to www.extension.iastate.edu/monroe or phone the extension office at 641-932-5612.
Admission is $5.00 per vehicle for the day or $10 for the entire fair.
Other events include a hog roast, BINGO, dog show, and pedal tractor pull.
For more information go to www.extension.iastate.edu/monroe or phone the extension office at 641-932-5612.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Featuring Mahaska County
County: Mahaska County Population: 22,000
County Seat: Oskaloosa Population: 10,938
Other towns: Barnes City, Beacon, Freemont, Keomah Village, Leighton, New Sharon, Rosehill, Rose Park
Parks and Recreation: Mahaska County is host to campgrounds, trails, camping cabins, open shelters, arboretum, nature center, educational programming, camping, hiking, canoeing, boating, recreation trail that nearly loops the city, the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds & Speedway, Nelson Pioneer Farm, Lake Keomah State Park and much more.
Points of Interest: Oskaloosa hosts a historic city square with the bandstand, the George Daily Auditorium, the Oskaloosa Public Library, William Penn University, 3 Golf courses including Harvest Point, Elmhurst Country Club and Edmundson Park & Golf Course.
Calendar of Events:
July 19-25 Southern Iowa Fair
October 9 – Kidtoberfest Children and Families Event at Penn Central Mall
(Thanks, Gina, for the information.)
County Seat: Oskaloosa Population: 10,938
Other towns: Barnes City, Beacon, Freemont, Keomah Village, Leighton, New Sharon, Rosehill, Rose Park
Parks and Recreation: Mahaska County is host to campgrounds, trails, camping cabins, open shelters, arboretum, nature center, educational programming, camping, hiking, canoeing, boating, recreation trail that nearly loops the city, the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds & Speedway, Nelson Pioneer Farm, Lake Keomah State Park and much more.
Points of Interest: Oskaloosa hosts a historic city square with the bandstand, the George Daily Auditorium, the Oskaloosa Public Library, William Penn University, 3 Golf courses including Harvest Point, Elmhurst Country Club and Edmundson Park & Golf Course.
Calendar of Events:
July 19-25 Southern Iowa Fair
October 9 – Kidtoberfest Children and Families Event at Penn Central Mall
(Thanks, Gina, for the information.)
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