• Nominations Open

    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 […]

  • Annual Christmas Dinner

    Annual dinner scheduled for Christmas Day The meal this year includes ham, mashed potatoes with white-pepper gravy, green beans, a dinner roll, dessert and drink. Organizers have asked those interested […]

  • Ottumwa City Closures for Christmas

    — City of Ottumwa departments and offices at City Hall will be closed Friday, and Monday in observance of the Christmas holiday. The Building and Code Enforcement Department will be […]

  • Fairfield Christmas Eve Parade

    Fairfield Rotary proudly presents their annual Christmas Eve parade on Saturday, Dec. 24. The parade begins at 5 p.m. at the Iowa National Guard Armory on West Stone Avenue and […]

  • Family Movie Day

    Join us in the OPL meeting room at 10am or 3pm for a movie showing and popcorn! Event Location Ottumwa Public Library 102 W 4th St Ottumwa IA For more […]

  • Kids and Family Board Game Day

    Join us for a board games in the Children's Library! Open to all kids, no registration required, just drop in and play! Event Location Ottumwa Public Library 102 W 4th […]

  • House Fire and Theft Damage

    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 […]

  • Try The Y Weeks

    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! […]