1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit

January 19, 2023 - June 30, 2023 This beautiful 1930s Lionel model train set will be on display through June. The museum will have extended hours: the first Saturday of […]

2023 Iowa Walleye Challenge

Event Location All Across Iowa The second annual Iowa Walleye Challenge will take place May 1 to June 30, 2023. This state-wide event is designed to encourage anglers to go […]

Showmanship and Fitting Clinic

4-H and FFA youth Sheep and Goat Clinic is June 27-28 and will be put on by Chad Charmasson and Jett Smith from Oklahoma. Please contact Jennifer Gardner at 641-895-4116. […]

Songs and Stories

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30AM for songs, rhymes, singing and dancing! This story time is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome.

Nonfiction Book Club

Join us at the Ottumwa Public Library for a book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

Jonas Magram Jazz

200 N. Main Street, Fairfield Admission is FREE to all. Bring your lawn chairs, your dancing shoes, and the whole family out to enjoy a night of fantastic live music […]

Preschool Story Time

Join us 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 but older or younger children […]

Mike Feehan Memorial Water Fights

Melrose Volunteer Fire and First Responders Fund Raiser The funds raised at this event support the purchase of equipment, gear, training, and upgrades to stations and trucks. The celebration includes […]

Greater Ottumwa Rodeo

Located in Greater Ottumwa Park, the rodeo will span two days, giving spectators a great weekend show. Food vendors: Five Hawgs BBQ, Hy-Vee Grill, O'Town Nutrition, Coffee Can, Polar Xpress. […]

Dive-In Movie: Jaws

Join Main Street Ottumwa for an unforgettable summer movie event at the picturesque Beach Ottumwa, where they will bring the classic blockbuster "Jaws" to life in a thrilling and immersive […]