OCTOBER 31 Main Street's Trick or Treat Parade Downtown Oskaloosa Costumed children, parade in the downtown square, and events at Penn Central Mall. Starts at Bandstand at 4pm. Call 641-672-2591.

You are invited to David and Debbie Truitt's 30th Annual Halloween Festivities taking place Oct 31st at 1339 North Van Buren Ave in Ottumwa. Witch Hildegarde Hobnail will be in her cottage to visit with guests and give them treats. Guests can also visit the Pirates' Cove and Mermaid Corner in the backyard and take […]

Eldon United Methodist Church at 611 Elm St in Eldon Iowa  is serving their annual Harvest Dinner on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.   The menu includes   Ham Balls,     Fried Chicken,     "Real"   Mashed Potatoes and Gravy,    Corn and Green Beans,     Sweet Potatoes & Turnips,   Choice of Salads,    and […]

Mark your calendars for November 4. Living Hope Bible Church is having their annual Auction with lots of homemade items and great donations from local businesses. The auction starts at 1 pm. Following the auction will be the annual Smorgasbord from 4:30 to 7 pm. Menu includes turkey and dressing, chicken and noodles, ham balls, salads, sides and […]

Indian Hills is hosting it's annual Byte Jam, November 14th. The event starts at 10:00 A.M and ends at 2:00 P.M, we are always happy to see new faces! This event includes a high school division and a college division, this is a programming challenge. College Students are allowed 3 days to develop there project based on the theme […]

Meet and Greet the New Chamber Director Tuesday, November 14 4-6 pm at Chamber Office, 222 1st Ave. East   Ann Smith is Oskaloosa's new Chamber Director. Ann most recently served as the Mahaska Health Partnership’s Community Wellness Coordinator where she was heavily involved in community events and outreach ensuring wellness is an important part of the community. […]

NOVEMBER 15 Dad's Belgian Waffle Supper 1st Christian Reform Church All you can eat waffles, many toppings to choose from. Takeout available. Free-will donation to IGNITE, to support upcoming Summer 2018 mission trip. November 15th from 5-7 pm, at 1st CRC 815 N 11th St. Oskaloosa.

NOVEMBER 15 Pinkalicious The Musical George Daily Auditorium Pinkalicious the Musical Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Adults $15, Students $7 Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - […]

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bloomfield is hosting a Free Turkey and Trimmings meal, open to everyone, on Saturday November 18th from 11AM until 12:30PM.

The Troy United Methodist Church at Troy, Iowa will be holding  thier Fall Supper and Fun sale on Sat Nov. 18th supper at 5:00 pm, with sale to begin @ 7:00pm

Heartland Humane Society Annual Santa Paws at Earl May Nov. 19 noon-4

Free Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov. 23 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  No reservations needed to dine-in Knights of Columbus, 123 W. Third St., Ottumwa For home delivered meals, call between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Nov. 22 Jenner 641-660-4290 Janice 641-684-4404 Angie or Koree 641-226-2313

You’re invited to The Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Departments Gun Raffle/Sportsman’s night fundraiser at the Bloomfield Fire Station November 24 starting at 5:30pm. Enjoy soup, desserts and browse the raffle table from hunting items, decoys to guns!  All proceeds are going to the Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Department building and ground maintenance.   Visit Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Department […]

NOVEMBER 30 Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade Historic Downtown Oskaloosa Main Street's Annual Christmas Parade: 30 years of Christmas Past, is the theme for the parade that will march through historic downtown Oskaloosa (Thursday only). Come see Santa and Mrs. Claus and their reindeer! Enjoy concessions, music, and more. Parade starts at 7:00 pm.

St. Mary's Family Service League is having its annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church hall, corner of 4th and Court Streets.