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St. Mary’s Albia’s Election Day Dinner returns Nov. 3
What are your memories of the Election Day Dinner at St. Mary’s Albia? The question was posed as preparation began on this year’s event to be held on Nov. 3 as a drive through and pickup dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The memories question led to two other major questions. Why was Election Day chosen as the “primetime” to have a fundraiser for the parish and what year was the first meal held? Inquiring minds went to work to try to find the answers. There is nothing in the church records or history that gives the date of the first Election Day Dinner. Descendants of the first organizers and workers recalled what they were told or remembered.
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Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Earns First Team All-State Honors with Historic Ninth-Place Finish
FORT DODGE, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School cross country runner Lane Smith made school history Saturday, October 31st, finishing ninth at the Class 3A Boys State Cross Country Championships and earning First Team All-State honors. Smith completed the five-kilometer course at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in an official time...
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97.7 KOTM-FM Team of the Week: Pekin Football
Ottumwa HyVee’s: South HyVee on Quincy Avenue and Drugstore on the corner of Pennsylvania and Jefferson, along with Ottumwa Radio Group, want to congratulate the Pekin Football squad, our 97.7 TOM-FM Team of the Week!. For the second straight season, the Panthers ran the table and went undefeated in...
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Oskaloosa’s Makenzie Banicky Selected for Iowa All-State Choir
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School student Makenzie Banicky has received one of Iowa’s top honors for high school musicians, earning a spot in the 2026 Iowa All-State Choir. The Iowa All-State Music Festival gathers many of the state’s most talented high school musicians. To join the All-State...
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Pandora’s Box Brings Aerosmith Hits to Ottumwa
Fans of Aerosmith can look forward to an evening of classic rock favorites when Pandora’s Box – The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute performs at the Bridge View Center Theater on Thursday, December 17, 2026. The concert begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. The show will...
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Ceramic Artist Doug Burbeck Returns to Fairfield with Retrospective Exhibit
The Fairfield Art Association will host a retrospective exhibit of miniature ceramic pieces and jewelry by artist Doug Burbeck in the Hallway Gallery at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The exhibit runs through the end of...
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Teen Anti-Boredom Club Coming to Ottumwa Public Library
Teens looking for an afternoon of fun, creativity and time with friends will have an opportunity to unwind at the Teen Anti-Boredom Club on Friday, October 30. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ottumwa Public Library, located at 102 West Fourth Street in Ottumwa.
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LULAC Ottumwa to Host Day of the Dead Celebration
LULAC Ottumwa will host a Day of the Dead celebration on Saturday, November 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ottumwa YMCA, located at 611 North Hancock Street. The event will celebrate Mexican culture, family traditions and the remembrance of loved ones who have passed away. Día de los...
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Musical tricks and treats! SEISO KidSymphony – Halloween Weekend!
Musical tricks and treats! SEISO KidSymphony – Halloween Weekend!. The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra brings the KidSymphony to five locations on October 31st and November 1st including a concert in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, October 31st at the Chapel Auditorium at 2pm. All will be dressed up for Halloween and that includes the audience (all ages) who are invited to wear their favorite costumes! Maestro Robert McConnell said the symphony is for everyone and will feature hit tunes from the musical “Wicked”, “Golden” from ‘KPop Demon Hunters, and “Merry-Go-Round of Life” from Howl’s Moving Castle. After each concert, kids and adults are welcome onstage to visit with the musicians. Admission is free for students & children – all others are $10. For tickets and more information, access www.seiso.us.
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From Names in Concrete to 13 Miles of Trails: The History Behind Oskaloosa’s Recreation Trail
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In 1998, a small section of concrete marked the start of what is now 13 miles of recreational trails around Oskaloosa. Today, these trails link neighborhoods, parks, and important parts of the community’s history. Recently, Lindsey Holmburg and Makenzie Burk from MCRF visited the Oskaloosa...
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Oskaloosa Dad Makes National ‘Super Dad’ Quarterfinals, and He’s Looking for Your Vote!
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Ben Wilker has always dreamed of being a dad. Now, this Oskaloosa father has a shot at making it official, with a $25,000 prize, a national TV appearance, and the title of Super Dad. But Wilker says he may have already gotten the most important vote...
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Welcome Home Soldier Banquet Set for October 24
The Welcome Home Soldier Monument Annual Benefit Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, bringing community members together for an evening of food, fellowship and fundraising in support of the monument honoring America’s veterans. The event will be held at the American Legion in Albia, Iowa. Dinner begins at...
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Joan and Jim Salts Honored with Maasdam Barns Workhorse Award
Joan and Jim Salts were presented with the 2026 Maasdam Barns Workhorse Award during a volunteer appreciation dinner on October 18th, according to a press release from Visit Fairfield CVB, which sponsors the award. The Salts have become an indispensable part of the Maasdam Barns, one of Fairfield’s historic attractions,...
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Commotion Brings Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute to Ottumwa
Fans of classic rock will have the chance to relive the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival when COMMOTION returns to the Bridge View Center Theater in Ottumwa on Saturday, January 16, 2027. The concert begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. The tribute band promises an evening...
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KCII Big Red Radio Appeared at Hillcrest Homecoming Saturday
The KCII Big Red Radio made a trek to Kalona Saturday morning for the Ravens’ annual homecoming weekend. Activities during the day Saturday included annual favorites such as the Joetown Classic 5K run/walk in the morning, and a pork supper hosted by the Hillcrest Academy junior class in the evening. Four class reunions were also held for the classes of 1961, 1966, 1976, and 1996 throughout the day.