Free Community meal at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 16th from 11;00-12:30.  The menu includes: Ham, sweet potatoes, trimmings, dessert and drink  The church is located at 19419 Lilac Avenue which is the north end of West in Bloomfield. Home delivery in Bloomfield is available after 12:15 by calling the church at 641-664-3242.  This event is partially funded by the […]

The Ottumwa Elks Lodge #347 is hosting a kids Christmas on Sunday December 17 from 2-4. Kids will be treated to the movie "The Santa Clause" and have popcorn and a drink. Santa Clause will also be there. This event is open to all at no charge.

The Ottumwa Civil War Round Table has been active since 1992.  We have an excellent presentation by O.J. Fargo:  "The Life of the Common Soldier".  Dressed in Civil War clothing, Fargo will describe life on the march and in the camps for the ordinary men who served.  His program has received great praise for its […]

Toddler Camp – Friday, January 19, 2018 Calling all 3 and 4 year old children (and their parents) with cabin fever! Bring your preschooler to Pioneer Ridge Nature Center for a morning of exploring snow and ice. We will read a book about snow, make a snow craft, and go out into the snow of course […]