Nominations are now open for our Annual Banquet Awards! Is there an individual or business in Appanoose County you'd like to thank for their commitment to our community? Use the […]

On December 23rd we had an electrical fire in our attic which left us homeless. Caused damage to all our rafters and ceilings as well as belongings. They would not […]

Visit the Ottumwa YMCA this week free of charge and jump start your new years resolutions for no cost! See why your Y is So Much More than a Gym! […]

Monthly meeting of the Ottumwa Library's board.

Our groups are free, confidential and for those 18 and up. NAMI Family Support Group is for loved ones of those with mental health concerns and meets the 2nd and […]

January 10, 2023 - February 20, 2023 7:15 am - 4:45 pm Heather Whittlesey's art exhibition titled Syntactic Sugar will be on display in the art gallery until February 20. Syntactic […]

Seniors are invited to this once a month social hour to get to know new friends, socialize and hear speakers that are relevant to their community. Coffee and treats will […]

Join us for the Snowman Stroll on the Centerville Square January 11th-14th! Start your journey at the PACT office (101 E Van Buren Street) and pick up your "Snowman Soup" […]

We read a new book each month and discuss together on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Ottumwa Public Library. Ask at the Circulation desk for this month's […]

Wine Pairing Wednesdays return January 11 from 6pm-8pm in the main lobby overlooking downtown Ottumwa and the Des Moines River!  Doors open at 5:30pm with a cash bar available. Please RSVP […]

Open to kids and teens 9 years old and older, the meeting room will be an after school lab with laptops available for homework and gaming.

Join us at the Ottumwa Public Library for story time where we'll be reading stories, singing, rhyming, and doing a craft. This story time is aimed at children aged 3-5 […]