The Willard Street United Methodist Church will host a Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 31st from 5-7 pm in the church parking lot.  Come for some food and fun.  Free hot dog and drink while supplies last!!

David and Debbie Truitt invite you to their Halloween Festivities at their home at 1339 N. Van Buren Ave, Ottumwa on Oct. 31.  This will be the 28th year of providing a fun and safe place for trick-or-treaters on Halloween night.  There will be several activities for kids and their parents to enjoy at no […]

Annual Auction and Smorgasbord at Living Hope Bible Church, Eldon will be November 12. The auction will be 1 pm to 4 pm with lots of homemade items and donations from local businesses. The smorgasbord will start at 4:30 pm to 7 pm with a menu of turkey and dressing, chicken and noodles, ham balls, […]

The Agency United Methodist Church will have their annual harvest dinner and action on Saturday, November 19th. The menu includes turkey, noodles, ham balls, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, scalloped cabbage, glazed carrots, rolls, assorted salads and desserts and a drink and will be served from 4:30-6:30PM for a free will […]

The Troy United Methodist Church Harvest Supper and Auction will be held Saturday Nov 19 at 5 p.m. Hamballs, turkey and all the trimmings, including homemade pies and desserts will be served.  A freewill offering will be accepted. The auction includes wreaths, rugs, crafts and baked goods.  The auction will start immediately after the meal. For more information or […]

The Van Buren County Methodist Cooperative Ministry Thanksgiving Servicee of prayer and Thanksgiving remembering the goodness of God Sunday Nov. 20th starting at 5pm Worship Service followed at 6pm with dinner  at the Roberts building in Keosauqua.  Bring salads and dessert .

Please join us for our final Fall 2016 Reminisce Society meeting as Shana Stuart presents "Iowa Carnegie Libraries: A Reflection of Their Community's Aspirations." Shana will be discussing the Ottumwa Public Library and its legacy as a Carnegie Library. Since 2002, Shana has served as the Director of the Carnegie Libraries in Iowa Project (CLIP), […]

Mark your calendars! The Moravia Tour of Homes will soon be here. On November 26th from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm three Moravia homes along with the Fairview Church at the depot grounds will be on tour. Tickets are just $5 and can be bought at the Moravia Community building. While in the community building make […]

Dec. 1st   Fun for everyone BINGO Night   6:30 pm -? at Ottumwa Eagles, 109 S. Green St.

The 35th annual Christmas Bazaar sponsored by the Epsilon Iota Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will be held on Saturday, December 3rd at the Scotland County R-1 High School in Memphis, Mo. Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Free admission. The Concession Stand will be open all day. Lots of Christmas and Homemade gift items. Santa […]