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Farmington Bluegrass Festival Returns Labor Day Weekend
Farmington will once again come alive with music, fellowship and small-town hospitality during the Farmington Bluegrass Festival & Jam, set for September 4–5 at Indian Lake Park. The annual Labor Day weekend tradition brings bluegrass music and visitors from across the region to the southeast Iowa community. While the...
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“Dog Days of Summer” Pairs Readers With Furry Friends
Readers of all ages can enjoy a good book with a four-legged friend during the “Dog Days of Summer” in Mount Pleasant. The Mount Pleasant Public Library and All God’s Creatures Animal Shelter have teamed up to provide visitors with canine reading buddies as the new school year approaches.
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Central’s Yurgae Finishes Top 10 at Iowa Amateur
Ahead of his junior season with the Central College men’s golf team, Carter Yurgae shared 10th place at the 124th Iowa Amateur Men’s Golf Championship. Playing on the par-72 course at Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls, Yurgae carded a 70-73-70-213. He finished 3 under par, improving by 10 spots during the final round. In 11 events with the Dutch during the 2025-26 season, Yurgae had a trio of top-three finishes. He shared first-place honors in a crowded field of 255 golfers at the Illinois Wesleyan Invitational in April with a two day total of 140 that was good for 3 under par.
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Edd the Florist Marks 70 Years in Ottumwa
Edd the Florist celebrated a major milestone on Thursday as the longtime Ottumwa business marked its 70th anniversary with a community celebration honoring its history and the people who have supported it over the years. The celebration featured a 1970s theme, with many guests dressing in retro attire while enjoying...
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Why This Small Iowa Bookstore Feels Like The Cozy Corner Every Town Wishes It Had
Tucked away on a quiet corner of Jefferson Street in Bloomfield, Iowa, there’s a little bookshop that feels like it was pulled straight out of a daydream. The moment you step inside, the scent of coffee mingles with the smell of worn paperbacks, and something in you immediately slows down.
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Wilson claims fourth consecutive Albia Club Championship
The annual Club Championship was held this past weekend at the Albia Golf & Country Club, where 51 golfers teed it up with hopes of claiming a championship title, earning bragging rights, and taking home the coveted championship belt. Leading the way was Dillon Wilson, who captured the 2026 Albia...
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Just Us Girls Will Take the Stage in Downtown Washington Thursday
Thursday night in Washington means baked goods, fresh produce, live music, and more. The Washington farmers market will kick off at 5 p.m., and features over 40 local vendors. The Thursday Night Live performance will be by Just Us Girls. Just Us Girls is a non-profit vocal ensemble group of women from the Washington area. They have been together since 2006 and have performed throughout the state. Their performance will feature a variety of songs: some about the weather and some old favorites. They will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. in Washington’s Central Park.
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United Way of Wapello County to Host Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
United Way of Wapello County announces a new Annual Charity Golf. Tournament. This year’s tournament is a community fundraiser benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination. Library of Wapello County. The event will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Cedar Creek Golf. Course in Ottumwa, Iowa. Check-in begins at...
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Five Local Boys Golfers Selected 1A All-State; Savages, Eagles, Ravens, Wolves Represented
Golfers from Hillcrest Academy, Keota, Sigourney and Winfield-Mt. Union were among the best on the course in the state this spring. Five local boys players reached All-State status from the Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association in Class 1A. Three players were First-team selections including Hillcrest Academy senior Rowan Miller....
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Shaping America: Ottumwa Iowa and Wapello County
Ottumwa, Iowa, the City of Bridges as this town is known by, is one of the larger towns in southeast Iowa with a population just above 25,000. This area was once home to the Meskwaki, specifically the camps of chief Wapello and Appanoose. It was not until the 1840’s when...
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Highland Athletic Boosters Holding 18th Annual Golf Tournament Saturday
With registration slots full, the Highland Athletic Boosters are ready to hit the links Saturday for their 18th annual golf tournament. Highland Athletic Boosters Treasurer Jesi Cole explains how the event brings together those from all areas of the Highland community, “Well, number one, it’s our biggest fundraiser. It brings together people from the community, businesses. We have alumni that play. We have parents. We have coaches and administrators that play, and it’s just a great day to kind of raise funds and help support our student athletes.”
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Local Actors Wanted for The Shawshank Redemption Auditions in Washington
The Washington Community Theater is holding auditions for its next production this week and next week. When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank prison, he must use his wits and newly forged friendships to keep himself and his hope alive. Auditions for The Shawshank...
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Blue Rose Ballroom & Bistro: From Historic Building to Multiuse Entertainment Complex
Fairfield’s newest performing arts venue, the Blue Rose Ballroom and Bistro, is staging a grand opening September 10–12, with a weekend of performances by a number of impressive musical talents. Showcasing the cream of the New Orleans music scene, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers will kick things off the first night with high-energy New Orleans-style zydeco, followed on the second night by the Grammy-nominated Cha Wa brass band, who will wow audiences with their jazzy funk sound and Mardi Gras style. The third night will feature the legendary Tim Carbone—master fiddler, electric guitar player and singer-songwriter, plus electro-Americana multi-instrumentalist Arthur Lee Land and local musicians performing Grateful Dead sets. (Tickets available at BlueRoseBallroom.com.)
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Big Red Radio to Stop at Winfield Crooked Creek Days this Saturday
After spending time at local county fairs the last two weeks, the KCII Big Red Radio’s next stop on the 2026 Summer Town Tour is in Winfield this Saturday for Crooked Creek Days. This year’s theme is “Faith, Trust, and a Little Winfield Dust,” and a full slate of activities is planned for this weekend.
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Fairfield’s Free Barnyard Bash Returns to Maasdam Barns September 11th
The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting families from across southeast Iowa to the 2026 Barnyard Bash, a free community event celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage, set for Friday, September 11th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the historic Maasdam Barns. The event is presented by Jefferson County Farm Bureau and Agri-Industrial Plastics Company.
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pFat Back Boys Performing in Downtown Washington Thursday
Thursdays in Downtown Washington are for the farmers market and live music. This week’s Thursday Night Live performance will be by the pFat Back Boys. The pFat Back Boys are an acoustic trio featuring Joe Nichols, along with Todd and Dana Patterson. Nichols leads with vocals and acoustic guitar playing, while Todd keeps the rhythm on the cajón, and Dana adds rich harmonies and percussion. Together, they bring a mix of tunes, spanning from the sounds of the Grateful Dead to Neil Diamond, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, and much more.