Kayakers Found Safe
First responders searched the Des Moines River Sunday night for a pair of missing kayakers. The two individuals were found safe.
Eddyville, Iowa – A pair of kayakers were found safe after being reported being late to their destination.
Mahaska County Sheriff Russ VanRenterghem said a group of three had departed Eveland Access along the Des Moines River and had stopped to rest on a couple of different sandbars.
With the low water levels, paddling their way to Hardfish Access near Eddyville proved to be more than they could accomplish before dark. The third kayaker then called for help.
Eveland Access Summerfest
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Eveland Access Campgrounds
Eveland Access Summerfest is THE summer event by the river and it’s coming back bigger than before on Saturday, June 5, 2021. The Mahaska County Conservation Board and Muse Music Store is bringing you a FUN summer festival for the whole family. Drive out to Eveland Access Campgrounds located at 2890 Galeston Ave., Oskaloosa, Iowa to take part in a fun day to enjoy FREE live music from 1:00 – 9:00 pm. There will also be yard games for the family and SnoBiz sno cones on site. Dutch oven cookers will also be there giving cooking demonstrations and samples from 1:00-4:00 pm. Bring a lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy the day by the river!
Eveland Fest Coming In Early June
Eveland Access Summer Fest 2021
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Conservation and the Muse Music Store have announced Eveland Fest for 2021.
The festival is slated to be held on June 5th, 2021, at Eveland Access Campground along the Des Moines River.
Both organizations recently spoke with Oskaloosa News about the upcoming event, highlighting the many performers and events that will make up the festival, which runs from 1 pm to 9 pm.
You can learn more about the events by visiting the Mahaska County Conservation website HERE, or the Muse Music Store HERE. Posted by Ken Allsup on May 15 2021. Filed under Local News.