Ottumwa – Bible Baptist Church invites all children ages 4 through those who have completed the sixth grade to join us for Vacation Bible School beginning Sunday, July 29 through Wednesday, August 1, 2018. We will begin daily at 6:30 p.m. and dismiss at 8:35 p.m. There will be Bible stories, games, snacks and much more! For more information or […]
Drake Public Library will be reopening it's doors to the public after a year long renovation. The renovation was funded through a memorial from Bill Swab, LOST funds, grants and gifts from other community members. It is BEAUTIFUL! Opening Day will be Wednesday August 1, 10 am until 6 pm. All Friends are invited and encouraged […]
The Birmingham Volunteer Fire Department will host its 11th Annual Fun Run, Saturday, Aug. 4th in Birmingham, IA at Pam's Place. Sign in at 9:30 leave at 10:30. It's approximately a 166 mile ride with a lunch stop and reststops along the way. Arrive back around 5:30 for dinner and an auction by auctioneer Stewart […]
Divas With Dollars will be doing another big giveaway on Monday, August 6th to one lucky recipient organization whom applies! Contact Divas with Dollars through Facebook to find out how to get your organization entered!
August 7 – Toddler Camp Scat and tracks are some of the ways to know if an animal is in the area. We will learn about animal signs and go in search of scat and tracks left by the animals at Pioneer Ridge Nature Area. Toddler camp is for children ages 3 to 5 with an […]
Ice cream social at the Lebanon United Methodist Church in Lebanon, IA. August 7th starting at 5pm. Serving 7 flavors of home made ice cream and a variety of pie and cake. Free will offering
Living Hope Bible Camp will be held August 8 - 10 at Forest Lake Campgrounds, 11732 Copperhead Rd, Bloomfield, IA . The camp is open to all children who have completed 2nd - 8th grades at no cost. T-shirts can be purchased for $10. For more information call Michelle Albert at 641-653-3420 or register online at www.myvbs.org/livinghopechurchcamp.
J40 Farm Crawl is Celebrating their 10th Year Anniversary! Join us for the J40 Farm Crawl Saturday, August 11, 2018 A day filled with food, farm tours, wagon rides, local artists, history, wine tasting, hand crafted furniture, and so much fun for the whole family! Start the day off with a delicious home cooked breakfast at […]
Aug. 11th ~ J40 Farm Crawl Free family fun weekend filled with Farm Tours, Cheese Creamery, Amish Furniture, Local Artists, Winery, Clay Oven Baking, Wagon Rides, Amish School Breakfast, Glass Blowing Demonstration, Free Homemade Ice Cream at Yoder's Indian Creek Furniture & more. 8am-5pm. Along County Road J40, West of Keosauqua, IA.
August 15 – Trip to Neal Smith “Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge : Using Bison in Reconstructed Prairie Management Join us for a field day at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge on August 15, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This will be a day of informal discussion in which we will examine the role of bison in […]
Bob Brisendine Benefit Aug. 18th beginning at Noon at the Elks Lodge, 413 S. Iowa Ave, Ottumwa 12 p.m. to 3 p.m Team Bobby Wristband $5 Hotdog, Chips & a drink Unlimited games - dunk tank, face painting, Barnyard Billie, cupcake walk and ring toss 4 p.m. until sold out Pulled pork dinner with sides […]
Aug. 18th - 19th ~ Bike Van Buren XXXII 2-day casual, family-oriented bicycle ride through the historic Villages. Various route/mileage options. Walk up registrants are welcome! REGISTER ONLINE at villagesofvanburen.com/bikevanburen
Aug. 18th - 19th ~ Keosauqua Lions Breakfast All you can eat breakfast served Sat.& Sun 7-10am. Bike raffle on Sat. evening at 6pm. Keosauqua City Park, 100 Van Buren St., Keosauqua, IA
August 18 – Iowa Young Birders Field Trip The Wapello County Conservation Board has partnered with Iowa Young Birders for a local field trip. “Ottumwa is one of two regular locations where the Mississippi Kite, an amazing aerial predator, nests in Iowa. Join us as we search for this unique Iowa bird at Memorial Park in […]
Scott Watson Benefit To offset medical expenses Saturday, August 18th - doors open at 5 pm, meal at 6 pm, live auction at 7 pm Location- Roberts Building, Keosauqua, IA Silent auction, live auction, raffle for a Traeger grill
Aug. 18th - 19th ~ Keosauqua Lions Breakfast All you can eat breakfast served Sat.& Sun 7-10am. Bike raffle on Sat. evening at 6pm. Keosauqua City Park, 100 Van Buren St., Keosauqua, IA
Iowa Missouri all Ford club show • Sunday, August 19 from 9am -4pm, Davis County Fairgrounds • Non profit charity event proceeds benefit Indian Hills College automotive program • Davis county fairgrounds in Bloomfield Iowa • Free entry for spectators •Lunch and ice cream from polar express Ottumwa available! • Special Guest Cherielynn Westrich from the hit […]
An exciting program "Remembering Iowa's Buffalo Bill: Never Missed and He Never Will" will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August 19 at Blakesburg Christian Church in Blakesburg. William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) of Hollywood Movie and television fame was an Iowa boy born 1846 near Le Claire, IA. by the end of his life (1917) was called by some […]
Registrations are rolling in for the Iowa SIDS Foundation’s 19th Annual Walk for the Future. The What Cheer walk starts at 8:30 AM at the Keokuk County Fairgrounds. As the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser, the organization will host seven walks across the state on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Proceeds from the “Walk for the Future” provide safe sleep education to […]
Aug. 26th ~ Keosauqua Chamber 13th Annual Golf Tournament Open to everyone! $120 per team of 4, Lunch included. Win cash prizes, door prizes, and fun shot prizes. Registration: 8:30am, Tee off: 9am. Riverview Country Club, 217 Riverview Dr., Keosauqua, IA
Bring your dog and enjoy the water at The Beach Ottumwa, Tuesday Aug. 28th. Admission: donation to HHH -- Pet Food Bring rabies tag or proof of rabie vaccination All dogs must be on a leash Dogs need to be at least 4 months old Remember a towel for your dog, too No dog of […]
Aug. 31st-Sep 2nd ~ Stockport Lions BBQ Days FRI. 7pm: Truck Pull. SAT. 10am-9pm: Little Stars Contest, Parade, Pedal Pull, Tractor Pull & Much More. Saddle Club Park, Stockport, IA