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Winfield Historical Society Hosting “Barnology 101” Program
The Winfield Historical Society and Museum will explore Iowa’s agricultural heritage during a special program this Sunday. “Barnology 101” begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 13, at the Winfield VFW Building, located at 116 North Locust Street. Iowa Barn Foundation representative Deann Haden will discuss what barns can...
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PREVIEW: Coyotes Tee Off 2026 Fall Season Tuesday
VERMILLION, S.D.— The South Dakota Coyotes men's golf team opens its 2026 fall season at the Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside, Iowa, on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 8–9. Tournament Information. Host Course: Blue Top Ridge Golf Course. Location: Riverside, Iowa. Dates: September 8–9, 2026. Format:...
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RVTV returns to Albia tomorrow!
RVTV 2026 is set to bring unforgettable energy to Albia’s Historic Downtown District on Thursday, September 10, as we welcome this year’s theme: “Country Roads Take Me Home.” This year’s celebration blends hometown pride, fall fun, and the spirit that makes Albia shine. Festivities begin...
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Downing Appreciation Days Packs September With Community Fun
DOWNING, Mo. — Downing will welcome residents and visitors for several days of food, music, contests, parades, pulling, children’s activities and community traditions as Downing Appreciation Days returns in September. The main celebration is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 10-12, with several activities also planned in the...
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Washington Native Performing at Thursday Night Live Tonight
Downtown Washington will be the place for delicious food, fresh produce, and live music this evening. The farmers market will feature food trucks Cheryl’s Ice Cream, Bloom, and The Box Lunch. There will be multiple vendors with their home grown produce, and handmade products for sale. The Thursday Night...
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Mid-Prairie Marching Band to Hang Loose this Football Season
The Mid-Prairie marching band is looking to pick up good vibrations this football season when they take to Dwight G. Sattler Field in Wellman. The Golden Hawks are getting around with their Beach Boys-themed halftime program. The 44-member band will perform at all four Mid-Prairie home football games. The drum...
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Museum curator asks, “What happened to the Ioway?”
NORTH ENGLISH — Sandra Kessler Host, Curator of the Iowa Rural Schools Museum in Odebolt, was raised on a farm in Sac County and, after leaving for college and work, returned to the state — Council Bluffs — almost 20 years ago. Like many Iowans’, Host knew very little about the Indian tribe from which the state took it’s name, the Ioway. While researching the history of farming in Iowa, Host learned the history of the natives who lived in the state and left the state as Europeans pushed their way across the continent. It all began with the French Fur Trade in Canada, Host told a crowd of more than 50 listeners during a presentation at the English Valleys History Center in North English. Sunday, Aug. 30. In 1530-1540 in Canada, French fur trader Jacques Cartier traded metal objects, such as knives and pots, to tribes along the Canadian waterways, said Host. The French set up trading posts in the Great Lakes region and along the Mississippi river during the next 100 years. From 1629-1701 the French fought the Iroquois, winning the war for the fur trade known as The Beaver Wars, said Host. The French pushed the Iroquois,
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Orchestra Iowa’s Barrels & Brass expands to three Eastern Iowa venues
EASTERN IOWA — Orchestra Iowa is expanding its Beer & Brass concert series this fall with new wine and cider options and performances in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Marengo. The renamed Barrels & Brass series will feature the Orchestra Iowa Brass Quintet performing songs from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and beyond. Each event is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7-9.
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Ottumwa To Hold September 11 Remembrance
The City of Ottumwa will hold its annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, giving residents an opportunity to pause and remember those who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at the flagpole on the Fourth Street...
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World Championship Tournament to Benefit Ottumwa Schools
Ottumwa Golf and Social Club will host the 6th annual Wednesday Night Men’s Bogey World Championship Golf Tournament tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Prior to tee- off, opening ceremonies beginning at approximately 12:30 p.m. will include performances from Ottumwa High School JROTC Color Guard, as well as the 55-member OHS choir, including the Meistersingers. Goodwill donations chipped in from the players and fans will go directly to OHS programming.
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Oskaloosa to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Community Ceremony
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks changed the nation, Oskaloosa residents will come together to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives and to honor the first responders who ran toward danger. The Oskaloosa Fire Department will host a 9/11 25th...
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WACO FFA Bluegrass Band to Perform at Old Threshers Reunion
The WACO FFA Bluegrass Band will be performing at this year’s Midwest Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant. There will be two performances. The first will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 3rd, at the Barn, located near the west gate. Those not able to make it to that performance still have a chance to still hear the band perform at 12 p.m. on Monday, September 7th, at Heritage Museum A. The band will be performing at the gazebo.
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Railroad History: Iowa Time Machine August 29, 1866/1877
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On August 29, two important railroad events took place during the late 1800s. In 1866, the first train arrived in Des Moines on the Des Moines & Valley Railroad, and in 1877, the Rock Island derailed in Central Iowa at Four Mile Creek, resulting in the deaths of 20.
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97.7 KOTM-FM Team of the Week: Cardinal 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 Cardinal Football squad, our 97.7 TOM-FM Team of the Week!. The Comets ran for 273 yards and held Columbus Junction to 87 total yards...
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Community event Saturday at Iowa’s only registered historic pottery archeological site in Bonaparte
BONAPARTE, Iowa - An Iowa nonprofit is showcasing historical artifacts and putting on art projects for kids this weekend. The event is put on by Bonaparte Pottery and Artisan Market and starts with an artisan demonstration, then supper with a freewill donation, plus hands-on arts activity for kids, followed by an history presentation, and ends with music under shade trees.
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Raven Golf Duo Reaches Academic All-State
The Hillcrest Academy Ravens had a pair of senior golfers who took care of business on the course and in the classroom this spring. Rowan Miller and Claire Withrow were both named Academic All-State in Class 1A by the Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association. Withrow had a historic season...
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Oskaloosa Marching Band Prepares “All the Lonely People” for New Season
New production includes a vocal solo, electric guitar, expanded movement, and a strong focus on student connections. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The marching band from Oskaloosa High School is putting together a new performance titled “All the Lonely People” and will be incorporating new musical and visual features while at the same time strengthening discipline and the bonds among the students.
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Oskaloosa Fire Department Invites Community to 9/11 Ceremony
With the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaching, the Oskaloosa Fire Department would like to invite community members to the Oskaloosa town square on September 11, 2026, for a short commemoration ceremony. Beginning at 9 a.m., the event will give attendees the opportunity to recognize local first responders, view the temporary...
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Wings & Wheels Returns to Ottumwa for 2026
The Ottumwa Naval Air Station Museum will host its 3rd Annual Wings & Wheels Fundraising Event on Saturday, September 5, 2026, inviting the community to enjoy a full day of aviation, classic vehicles, food, music and family-friendly activities. The event will take place at the Naval Air Station Ottumwa Museum,...