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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Located in Central Addition Park, on Highway 34 just west of the junction with Highway 63, the Wapello County Farmers Market is home to many local vendors with home-grown and homemade products. Visit them every Monday and Thursday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. until September 30.

  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 […]