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!!  

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 […]

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 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 […]

The annual Blakesburg Corn Carnival will be Friday September 22 - Sunday September 24. Carnival rides with Midway Amusement Associates begin 12 noon on both Friday and Saturday. Friday, Sept. 22: 4  p.m.   Vendor Fair with crafts, business displays, bake sale and Quilt Show at Blakesburg Elementary School Gym, south edge of Blakesburg. 3  […]

Blakesburg Corn Carnival Schedule of Event Friday, September 22 3:15 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. Vendor Fair: (Located in the Blakesburg Elementary School Gym) Bonsai Tree at the vendor show 3:00 p.m. Carnival Rides Start 3:30 p.m. Coins in the Corn Sponsor by Troy Elevator and Dwight & Dorothy Wells (Located in Park) 4:00 p.m. Harvest Contest […]