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Appanoose County Historical Society Hosts Haunted History Tour
The Appanoose County Historical Society invites the public to explore local history with a Haunted History Tour on Sunday, October 25, at Oakland Cemetery in Ottumwa. The tour begins at 3 p.m. on the west side of the cemetery near the chapel. Participants will visit the graves of eight exceptional individuals and hear stories about their lives and lasting impact on Appanoose County’s history.
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Old Bank Vaults In This Oskaloosa Town Now Hide Shelves Of Books Instead Of Cash
What if the best place to find a good book was once built to guard cold, hard cash?. In Oskaloosa, Iowa, that strange little twist on history is real, and it makes a visit to Book Vault feel like stepping into a story before you even open a book. Inside...
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Fairfield comes together after Symmetry Festival cancellation
FAIRFIELD, Iowa (KYOU) - A week after rain and mud forced organizers to cancel the Symmetry Music and Arts Festival outside Fairfield, people gathered at venues around town instead. Thousands had been expected to camp for a weekend of music and art. Organizers canceled just hours before the gates were...
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Harvest Hustle Fall Festival to be held Oct. 17 to benefit Eddyville Child Care Center
The Harvest Hustle Fall Festival will be held at Eddyville City Park, Friday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities will include, Harvest Hustle 5K Run/Walk, Kids’ Pumpkin Dash, Costume Dash & Costume Contest, Community Trunk or Treat, Vendor Market, Food Trucks,️ Raffles & Giveaways, and a Fall-Themed Photo Booth.
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Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: Amelia Earhart: The Iowa Years
Before Amelia Earhart became one of the most famous aviators in the world, she spent part of her childhood in Des Moines, Iowa. Those Iowa years included an event that would become an interesting footnote in her remarkable life: her first encounter with an airplane. Earhart was born July 24,...
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Hedrick Public Library Adopts New Disruptive Behavior Policy
The Hedrick Public Library Board of Trustees has approved a new disruptive behavior policy aimed at maintaining a quiet and pleasant environment for library visitors, according to a social media post from the library. The policy, adopted October 5th, outlines a range of behaviors considered unacceptable on library property, including...
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Newton shatters 26-year Hawk mark
MEDIAPOLIS – Drake Newton and Aubree Bunnell continue to shatter record books at Central Lee. The two set new school records at Thursday’s Mediapolis Invitational with Bunnell seemingly breaking her own record week over week. Newton smashed his season goal of going sub-17 and broke Matt Lamb’s 26-year-old mark with a 16:49.3. The freshman is quickly positioning himself for a nice box at the state cross country meet later this month in Fort Dodge.
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Ottumwa Homecoming Parade Set for Saturday
Ottumwa High School will celebrate its 2026 Homecoming on Saturday, October 10, with a parade through downtown Ottumwa. The parade will begin at the intersection of East Second Street and Union Street. From there, the route will travel west on East Second Street to Market Street, turn north on Market Street for one block, and then continue west on Third Street before ending at North Washington Street.
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Dawn of the Dead star headlines Ottumwa's Halloweenapalooza
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Iowa's original horror convention and international film festival returns to the Bridge View Center this weekend. Halloweenapalooza runs Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10. Horror fans and pop-culture enthusiasts can meet iconic genre celebrities, take photos, get autographs and dive into a full weekend of spooky entertainment.
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Amazing America: Riverside’s Star Trek connection
Captain James T. Kirk may be best known for exploring space aboard the USS Enterprise, but his fictional roots are planted firmly in Iowa, specifically, Riverside. The eastern Iowa town has spent decades embracing its claim as the future birthplace of the famous Star Trek captain, with a museum, birthplace marker, statue and annual festival celebrating the connection.
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Symmetry Music and Arts Festival Cancelled Due to Historic Rainfall; Fairfield Community Rallies Around Attendees
The Symmetry Music and Arts Festival, scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd on grounds south of Libertyville in Jefferson County, was cancelled due to historic rainfall that left the site too muddy and unsafe to host the event, according to an announcement from the festival. August and September set rainfall...
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Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade Applications Open
The holiday season is quickly approaching and Oskaloosa is getting ready to shine! Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to announce that applications are now available for the annual Lighted Christmas Parade, taking place on Saturday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme, “Winter Wonderland: Let It Glow –...
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Southeast Iowa couple creates the little free library Stories for Mayzie in honor of daughter
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa - A southeast Iowa couple is channeling their grief into a community project with the goal of sharing their love of reading with others. Like many couples, Erika and Ricky Wilson were thrilled when Erika became pregnant with their daughter Mayzie, and were excited to share their love of reading with her. However, on Aug. 10, 2026, Mayzie was stillborn, changing their lives forever. Erika says a friend suggested the little library to her not long after.
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Symmetry Festival Canceled Following “Record-Breaking Rain”
After canceling its Thursday pre-party, Symmetry Music & Arts Festival has called off the remainder of the event in the wake of heavy rainstorms. Symmetry Music & Arts Festival in Fairfield, Iowa will not move forward with its two-day event set to begin tonight, October 2. Yesterday, October 1, organizers...
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91st Annual Firefighter’s Ball Set for November 13
The Ottumwa Association of Professional Firefighters will host its 91st Annual Firefighter’s Ball and Fundraiser on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The event is open to the public and will feature live entertainment from Standing Hampton. Doors will open at 7 p.m., with...
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Iowa Dance Collective: Teaching High-Caliber Dance in a Friendly Rural Setting
Iowa Dance Collective (IDC) has grown enormously over the last few years. Created by owner and director Tyler Malone to support students’ full development as artists, movers, and well-rounded human beings, IDC relocated in 2025 to an expansive, state-of-the-art facility located a few blocks north of the Fairfield square. As one of the only classical dance schools in Iowa, IDC is dedicated to the study of dance through a conservatory model of training rooted in classical ballet and modern dance. The school offers first-rate classes across a number of genres, including ballet, modern, contemporary, tap, jazz, and performance skills, taught by gifted instructors trained at Juilliard and other prestigious organizations.
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Oskaloosa Marching Band Announces October Schedule
The Oskaloosa High School Marching Band has announced its schedule of practices and performances for October 2026. The band will have several opportunities to perform throughout the month, including invitational competitions, Valleyfest, high school football games and state competition. October Marching Band Schedule. Saturday, October 3 at 8:30 a.m. –...