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Did you know ... The first college in Oskaloosa was named "Oskaloosa College?" It was moved to Des Moines and renamed "Drake College."

Did you know ... For the sixth year in a row, the cost of making a penny exceeds its actual value. The high price of copper and zinc, combined with steeper manufacturing and distribution costs, means that the U.S. Mint now spends 2.41 cents for each coin. (Source: Inner Circle, May 2012).

Did you know ... In 1955 Play-Doh was introduced in schools after 20 years of being sold as a nontoxic wallpaper cleaner. (Women's Word Magazine, September 2010 edition)

Did you know ... The state's wine industry contributed $234 million to Iowa's economy in 2008, the Iowa Wine Growers Association said following an economic study completed by MFK Research of St. Helena, CA. In 2009, Iowa wineries sold 212,891 gallons of wine, representing 5.5% market share of wine purchased in Iowa, up from 5.25% in 2008. Visit www.iowawinegrowers.org.

Did you know ... According to www.2010census.gov, the participation rate for the State of Iowa in 2000 was only 79%. However, that's higher than the national participation rate of 72%. Maybe there's a reason there is such a marketing push for 2010 census participation.

Did you know ... 28.9% of the USA's population lives in the Central Time Zone.
Pacific: 16.4%; Mountain: 6.6%; Eastern: 47.5%; Alaskan: 0.2%; Hawaiian: 0.4%
(Source: USA Today and Census Bureau Data)

Did you know ... On May 21, 1934, Oskaloosa, Iowa, became the first city in the United States to fingerprint all of its citizens. (www.datesinhistory.com and www.on-this-day.com)

Heard on the Food Network: "Iowa has the most competitive State Fair with each contestant submitting an average of 50 entries." (The Food Network, "The Secret Life Of... Cooking Contests")

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Art on the Square: June 8

Register for $5,000 Purchase Vouchers

Art on the Square announces $5,000 in purchase vouchers will again be available for this year’s event. Main Street Oskaloosa’s 45th annual Art on the Square will be held on Saturday, June 8 in the Historical Downtown Oskaloosa Square from 10 am to 4 pm. Thanks to a generous donor, $5,000 has been made available in the form of Art on the Square Purchase Vouchers. Raffle tickets are available for $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. The $5,000 purchase vouchers are from $100 to $500, and the winning tickets will be drawn at noon at the Bandstand. Your stub must be presented at the time of the drawing, and purchase vouchers must be spent with the artists at Art on the Square that afternoon. The proceeds from the raffle will go to the Fine Arts and Cultural Events (FACE) group of Oskaloosa.

The selection is always great at Art on the Square from paintings, pottery, photography, wooden furniture and accessories, dried flowers, garden accents, jewelry, and much more. Art on the Square will include musical entertainment, children’s activities, a historic walking tour, as well as food vendors and local restaurants providing a great selection of food.

Skunk River Arts Festival

SKUNK RIVER ARTS FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES:

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - Up & Coming Artist Show Reception, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Iowa Building, corner of High and Market is the site. Features work of elementary students in Mahaska County.

Thursday, June 6, 2013 - Oskaloosa City Band Concert 8 - 9 pm. Historic Downtown Square is the site. Beginning at 7 pm be a part of FACE's Surprise Community Project.

Friday, June 7, 2013 - Friday After Five, 5 - 8 pm, Live entertainment by Gimikk, food by Hy-Vee, and children's activities in Downtown Square.

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - Main Street Art on the Square, 10 - 4 pm, Downtown Square show features art of locally and nationally known artists. View & purchase art, enjoy children's activities, music, food & more. Awards and drawing for $5,000 in purchase prizes at noon. Buy raffle tickets before noon at $5 each or 5 for $20. Proceeds to FACE. Art Awards to be presented at 1:30 pm.

Historic Walking Tour: Enjoy a walking tour with former Jr. Main Street member Charlie Comfort. The tour is designed to take you back in time to historic downtown Oskaloosa. Sample the rich history and feel the unique atmosphere of Oskaloosa's town square. Sign up at the Art on the Square information table located at the bandstand. Tours are Saturday at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm.

For more information on Skunk River Arts Festival contact the Main Street Office at 641.672.2591.

RAGBRAI: Housing Calls

The minute RAGBRAI announced Oskaloosa as an overnight community on the route, the phones started ringing and the emails started flying. There have been numerous requests coming in daily for housing. Riders are contacting the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and they are contacting individuals and businesses across the community.

Currently, the Oskaloosa RAGBRAI Housing Committee is looking for people in Oskaloosa, Beacon, or University Park to host RAGBRAI riders who request private housing/camping on Thursday, July 25. This is a great way to meet people from all over the country/world for a great experience. You can offer beds, showers, camping spots, or RV spots. Whatever suits you!

Here is some important information that anyone contacted for housing needs to know:

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