Coming up next month on Tuesday, July 19th from 9am-12pm, the Ottumwa Chapter of Employers Council of Iowa invites you to attend 'Opportunities for Returning Citizens' training at IowaWORKS. Hear from representatives from 8th Judicial District and Iowa Workforce Development on programs and partnerships that can help your business successfully recruit and retain returning […]

The 35th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is happening in downtown Oskaloosa on Thursday, July 28 from noon til 9 PM. Food trucks, vendor booths, games, hands-on activities, live music, and more will be available throughout the day. Corn and burgers will be available at 4 pm and the kids’ zone opens at 5. New this […]

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  Midwest Ford Fest - so much more than just a car show! The Iowa-Missouri Ford Club presents the 36th annual Ford-powered show, August 20th and 21st in Greater Ottumwa Park. On Saturday, August 20th, all makes and models are invited to a shop tour from the park at 12:30 p.m., followed by a cruise-in […]

The Beach holds the annual Dog Paddle on August 28 from 6-8 p.m. Dogs are only allowed in the wave pool. All four-legged guests must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older, be current on all vaccinations and on a leash at all times in the water park. Admission to the Dog Paddle is […]

Ecumenical Lord's Cupboard will be holding a food drive at South Hyvee on September 2nd and 3rd from 9am to 5pm. Donations can be sent to: Lord's Cupboard P.O. Box 1876 Ottumwa, IA, 52501

On September 7th from 12pm-8pm everything will be full price, on September 8th from 7am-7pm everything will be half price, and September 9th from 7am-3pm is bag day. Located at United Methodist Church 401 E North St Bloomfield, IA

The Ray Wiseman Memorial Catfish Tournament will be held on September 10th from 4pm to 2am at the Blackhawk boat access. 1 or 2 person teams, a third member must be over 60 or 16 or younger. There is a $30 entry fee. 100% payback for 1st 2nd and 3rd place. Rules are posted on […]

The country school reunion will be held Saturday September 10th at the Batavia Community Center in Batavia. At 1pm dinner is planned and attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and table service. Coffee and tea will be provided. The event is open to anyone who attended a one-room country school. All former students […]