Leopold Bench Building Workshop

Leopold Bench Building Workshop Aldo Leopold said in A Sand County Almanac, “There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot. These essays are the delights and dilemmas of one who cannot.” Leopold is considered the father of wildlife ecology. He and his family participated in their own ecological restoration experiments on […]

Everco Picnic

Everco Picnic will be Sunday, Sept. 10th at 12:30 being held at Sycamore Park (by the Beach Ottumwa). Bring your own table service and a covered dish to share with everyone. Meat will be furnished. Also don't forget to bring an item for the White Elephant Sale!!  

STEAMfest at ISU Extension

STEAMfest at ISU Extension Office 13011 120th Ave on Sept. 11th from 5-8pm. No charge for event. Games, Activities, Archery and Petting Zoo!!! Don't forget there will be Pizza and Pop too.

Firearm Safety with Women Voters of Ottumwa

The League of Women Voters of Ottumwa is sponsoring a study group on firearm safety.  The first of three presentations this Fall is one week away, at 7pm, Thursday, September 14, at the Railroad Clubhouse, next to the Depot in Ottumwa.  Our goal is to have an open minded discussion of Iowa's recent change in […]

Nelson Pioneer Farm Fall Festival

It is the “Good Old Days” at the Nelson Pioneer Farm Fall Festival. On Saturday September 16, farmers, crafters, and towns folk will be celebrating life as it was way back then! There are things do and see all day long. Listen to the music, visit the old country doctor, ride a pony or pet […]

A Taste of Chocolate

A Taste of ChocolateBonaparte United Christian Women would like to announce the return of this popular event to be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Taking place at the Whitely Opera House, located at 614 First Street in Bonaparte Iowa, the event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.This event offers homemade chocolate confections in bite […]