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 […]

Alzheimer’s Community Education  The Alzheimer’s Association is offering two free educational classes for the general public in Ottumwa on Thursday afternoon, September 28th. The first class 1:00 - 2:30 pm, at Hospice Serving Davis & Wapello Counties, 927 Pennsylvania Ave., Ottumwa, will cover the basics of Alzheimer's and dementia, how these diseases compare with normal aging, how they are […]