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Harvest Hustle Fall Festival Set for October 17
The Harvest Hustle Fall Festival is coming to Eddyville on Saturday, October 17, bringing together local businesses, families, vendors and community organizations for a full day of fall fun. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature activities for all ages, including the Harvest...
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Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: When Coal Mines Surrounded Ottumwa
Coal mining in the Ottumwa area dates back to at least 1857. By the late 1800s, mines were operating around the city, particularly north and northwest of Ottumwa. In 1889, state records listed 15 mine shafts in Ottumwa. One of the area’s major operations was the Phillips Coal and Mining Company, which eventually operated six shafts near the Phillips and Rutledge area.
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John Fletcher Lacey: Iowa Time Machine September 29, 1913
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On September 29, 1913, John Fletcher Lacey passed away in Oskaloosa. Long before national parks, wildlife trafficking, and historic sites became familiar subjects of federal policy, Lacey argued that public lands and wild creatures required public protection. The farm boy who came to Mahaska County in 1855 helped create laws that still shape how Americans protect wildlife, archaeological sites, and landscapes held in common.
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Iowa Historian Kevin Mason to Present New Book on Dragoon Trail at Fairfield Public Library Today
Award-winning Iowa historian and University of Northern Iowa assistant professor Kevin Mason will visit the Fairfield Public Library on Monday, September 28th at 7:15 p.m. to present his new book, Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa, published by Michigan State University Press, according to a release from the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Birdies, Beers, Brats Oktoberfest Golf Tournament Returns Next Weekend
The Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Birdies, Beers, and Brats Oktoberfest Golf Tournament is returning Friday. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the Washington Golf and Country Club. Washington Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Redlinger shared what the tournament is all about, “The tournament is a lot...
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Mid-Prairie Offers Indoor Facility for Use in Annual National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic
When mother nature was unkind, the Mid-Prairie Community School District stepped up as an unplanned host of this year’s National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic. The annual event drew in vets from 43 different states this year from September 13th through the 18th. Golfers were originally scheduled to play at...
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Fairfield’s Barnyard Bash Draws More Than 600 to Maasdam Barns to Celebrate Agriculture and Community
More than 600 people turned out to the Maasdam Barns on Friday, September 11th for the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Barnyard Bash, a free community event celebrating agriculture, local organizations, family, and community, according to a press release from the Chamber. The event was made possible by...
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🎉 Ottumwa Radio Group Is Taking Over Oktoberfest! 🎉
The Ottumwa Radio Group is joining the fun, the music, and providing LIVE parade coverage to the Ottumwa Oktoberfest on October 3, 2026!. Come celebrate with your favorite local radio personalities, enjoy the festivities, and stop by to say hello. Whether you’re watching the parade, enjoying a brat, or raising a glass with friends, we want to see YOU!
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Symmetry music, arts festival grows music genre in Fairfield
LIBERTYVILLE — One of the latest waves of electronic dance music is finding its rhythm in the cornfields of Iowa. On the outskirts of Libertyville, near Fairfield, four organizers have brought thousands to southeastern Iowa to experience one of the first festivals dedicated to Wave music, a subgenre of electronic dance music.
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Forrest McCurren Returning to Ottumwa Public Library
Country singer Forrest McCurren will return to the Ottumwa Public Library on Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. for a live performance in the library’s meeting room. McCurren previously performed at the library in 2023, entertaining an audience at OPL. Since then, he has continued touring and competed on Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan’s country music series, The Road, which premiered on CBS in October 2025.
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Longhorn brings live country music to Barnes City
BARNES CITY — The Longhorn Saloon in the town of Barnes City, population 156, is the place to be for some downhome good country music and cold refreshments Saturday, Sept. 26. Siraj Thomason, owner of the local restaurant and bar, is hosting a country music concert featuring headliner act Austin Meade and two other performers. Meade, a Texas-born artist and son of a Baptist preacher who took his son to rock concerts, gained his first experience playing guitar in the church when his father handed him an acoustic guitar and had him learn songs for the church band which at the time lacked a guitarist. He first made a name for himself as an artist with music that blended vintage hard rock and heartland rock influences with Americana-styled songcraft with such songs as “Loser Mentality,” “Slim Pickins,” ‘Rio Grande,” “Varsity Type,” “Red Roof Estates,” “Happier Alone,” “Violation Delight,” “Rain Dancin’,” “Dial Tone,” and “Queen of the Letdown.” Meade has five studio albums, three EPs and a host of singles. The outdoor concert is being held just north of the Longhorn Saloon. Parking will be east of the Longhorn and the Co-op in Barnes City, if needed. The evening event gets
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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland Returns to Ottumwa
A holiday tradition is returning to Ottumwa this November, bringing world-class circus performers, holiday music and breathtaking acrobatic performances to the Bridge View Center. Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland 2026 will take the stage at the Bridge View Center Theater on Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m., with doors opening at...
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Keosauqua Fall Festival Offers Fun For All
Keosauqua is getting ready for its annual Fall Festival, offering a full day of fun, food, entertainment, and activities for the entire family. Visitors can explore a variety of craft vendors, enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, and take part in activities throughout the festival. The event will also feature the Keosauqua Rotary Parade, musical entertainment, and the 20th Annual Car Show, giving attendees plenty of reasons to stop by and enjoy the celebration.
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Eldon Holiday Hop Returns December 5
The holiday season is coming to Eldon, and residents and visitors are invited to celebrate with the return of the Annual Holiday Hop on Saturday, December 5. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., giving shoppers and community members the opportunity to enjoy holiday activities and visit vendors throughout the day.
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KCII Big Red Radio Making Stop at Kalona Fall Festival this Saturday
This year’s KCII Big Red Radio Summer Town Tour continues with a trip to Kalona this weekend, as the Kalona Fall Festival returns for its 53rd consecutive year. The festival begins on Friday at 9 a.m. continuing until 9 p.m. It then reopens at 9 a.m. on Saturday and wraps up that evening at 5 p.m. The festival features something for everyone, including local homemade food and artisans, live entertainment and on-site demonstrations, kids activities, tours through the village, and more. During the festival, all locations open during normal business hours will be accessible, including the village’s current railcar and 250th anniversary exhibits.