Join us at Bessie's Barn in Centerville for the Annual PACT Banquet. Highway 2 just 4 miles outside of Centerville. 641-216-3700

Public Forum on Mental Health Services in Wapello, County Co-sponsored by: The League of Women Voters of Ottumwa and The Southern Iowa Mental Health Center Date:  Saturday, April 1, 2023 Time:  9:00am-10:30am Location:  Southern Iowa Mental Health Conference Room (West End of Building), 1527 Albia Road, Ottumwa, IA Admission:  Free, Coffee and Donuts provided Panelists: […]

NAMI Connection Support Group meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays. 3 p.m.- 4 p.m. via Zoom. The group dates for April are April 4th & April 18th. To sign up for either group or for questions, we ask that you email [email protected].

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.

A M E R I C A N   G O T H I C   H O U S E   C E N T E R Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 – 5:00 pm at the American Gothic House Center, Eldon, IA Next board meeting: Thursday, June 8th, 2023 – 5:00pm – American Gothic House Center

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.

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 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 are welcome.

Join us in the OPL meeting room for all things anime and manga!

NAMI Family Support Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. 6 p.m.-7 p.m. via Zoom. The April group dates are April 10th & April 24th. To sign up or for questions, we ask that you email [email protected].

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 be provided.

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 downstairs in the children's area for some snacks, then listen to the first chapter of a book and take a copy home to keep! Registration not required, limit one book per family, books available while supplies last.

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.

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 selection or call 641-682-7563.

Family Caregiver Support Group McCreery Cancer Center 1003 E Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA Contact Joan Nydle, Information & Assistance/Family Caregiver Specialist MILESTONES Area Agency on Aging 623 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ottumwa, Iowa  52501 direct line 641-684-1016 cell phone # 641-799-1642

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 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 are welcome.

NAMI Connection Support Group meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays. 3 p.m.- 4 p.m. via Zoom. The group dates for April are April 4th & April 18th. To sign up for either group or for questions, we ask that you email [email protected].

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.

The Speculative Literature Book Club focuses on literary science fiction and fantasy. Visit us at the Ottumwa Public Library.

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.

Stockport United Methodist Church is having a ham ball dinner. Wednesday April 19th. 5pm until the food runs out. Menu: Ham balls, Hash brown casserole, Green beans, Corn, Coleslaw, Rolls, Homemade pie, and Beverage. Free will offering.

The Indian Hills Community College Small Business Development Center is hosting our first ‘Food Truck Frenzy’. Discover how you can start and operate your own food truck. In this three-hour workshop, you will understand the different licenses from state to local, ideas on how to create multiple menu items with just a few ingredients, and […]

William Penn University will host the Student Research & Creative Arts Symposium. This annual academic event will allow students to showcase their academic discoveries with the campus community and general public. The public is encouraged to attend the Podium Sessions and Poster Session. The symposium will take place in the Penn Activities Center. During the […]

The Food Pantry at the First Presbyterian Church will be held on Thursday, April 20th from 3:00-5:30 pm. Fourth and Marion Street, Ottumwa. Parking lot will open at 2:00. A box of food will be provided for each household. You must live in Wapello County. We ask your name and the number and ages of […]

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 are welcome.

Teens and tweens! Join us in the meeting room at the Ottumwa Public Library on the third Friday of each month for crafts! No registration required.

Join us for a monthly painting tutorial class from 10-11:30 am. Class limited to 15 participants and registration is required, adults 18 and over may participate. Patrons can sign up themselves and one other patron multiple spots cannot be booked by one person. Please contact us at 641-682-7563 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Join us to relax and color in the Ottumwa Public Library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra presents: SPRING FOOTPRINTS Igor Stravinsky – The Rite of Spring Cecil Forsyth – Viola Concerto J.S. Bach/Stokowski – “Air” from Overture No. 3 in D Major Lili Boulanger – Of A Spring Morning SEISO is offering a $1200 prize to a lucky concert goer to help attract new patrons to […]

The Seventh Annual Heartland Hymn Sing Calvary Church 408 Maple Street, Pella, Iowa Experience an awesome evening singing the heartwarming hymns of the faith.

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra presents: SPRING FOOTPRINTS Igor Stravinsky – The Rite of Spring Cecil Forsyth – Viola Concerto J.S. Bach/Stokowski – “Air” from Overture No. 3 in D Major Lili Boulanger – Of A Spring Morning SEISO is offering a $1200 prize to a lucky concert goer to help attract new patrons to […]

NAMI Family Support Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. 6 p.m.-7 p.m. via Zoom. The April group dates are April 10th & April 24th. To sign up or for questions, we ask that you email [email protected].

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 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.

Kids! Join us for science club at the Library. We'll be doing a different STEAM activity or two every month during the school year!

Pat Essick: "Remembering Curtis King: The Civil War's Oldest Soldier". Presented at the Knights of Columbus Hall and virtually Via Zoom meeting. Call us at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja Ferrell at [email protected] to be added to the Zoom meeting.

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 a book club focusing discussion of non-fiction works.

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 are welcome.

Main Street Ottumwa’s popular “Ladies Night Out” returns Friday, April 28! The event will run from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a trolley running from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Complimentary tote bags can be picked up outside Coal Palace Café, The Antler Guys Mercantile Co., and the Main Street Ottumwa office. Event passports are $2 and […]

LOVILIA CITY WIDE YARD SALES   SATURDAY,  APRIL 29th    8:00 UNTIL ?????   Each participant may vary their closing time!!!!!!   THANK YOU!!!!

Blakesburg Garden Club annual plant/bake sale will be Saturday, April 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Blakesburg Community Building. A big selection of vegetable, annual, perennial bedding plants as well as shrubs, trees and house plants will be for sale. Bake sale will include lots of homemade cakes, cookies, candy, pies and breads. All […]

Join Us For... SOUNDS OF SYNERGY In Concert James Thompson, Tenor (Last appeared with Simon Estes) The Davis County High School Choir Diana Upton-Hill, Mezzo Soprano Dennis Willhoit, Tenor Bloomfield United Methodist Church Admission: Adults $10 / Students $5