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Fairfield’s Maharishi Ayurveda Receives Rose Award for Excellence in Design
The Fairfield Beautification Commission has recognized Maharishi Ayurveda with a Rose Award for Excellence in Design, honoring the business for the beauty and elegance of its interior, according to a social media post from the organization. The commission described the space, located at 56 E Burlington Ave in Fairfield, as...
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This Iowa Amish-Country Discount Store Sells Past-Date Groceries For A Fraction Of Retail Prices
I knew this was not going to be a normal grocery run when I looked at the total and checked the receipt twice. Out in Iowa farm country, this discount store is filled with dented cans, closeout groceries, and past-date pantry items that can cost far less than they would at a regular supermarket.
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Oskaloosa Main Street Raffle to Help Fund Downtown Christmas Lights; Tickets Available Through November 17th
With the holiday season coming up, the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is inviting everyone to help keep downtown Oskaloosa bright and festive this Christmas. You can now buy tickets for the annual Turn on the Lights Raffle, which helps fund the holiday lights around Oskaloosa’s downtown square. This...
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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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Hillcrest Academy Continuing to Serve Up Fall Food Specialities
The beginning of fall brings about the annual traditions of children jumping into multicolored leaf piles, hay rack rides, and trick-or-treating. At Hillcrest Academy, it’s all about the food. For decades, Hillcrest Academy has provided cherished classic sweet treats such as apple fritters and cinnamon rolls at celebrations like...
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Celebrating Greg List on National Boss’s Day
Every successful workplace depends on people willing to take the lead, make decisions, and help guide the team toward the future. On National Boss’s Day, October 16, we recognize Greg List, owner of Ottumwa Radio Group. Local radio plays an important role in keeping communities informed, connected, and engaged....
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Across Iowa’s Small Towns, Regulars Have Filled These 7 Restaurants Booth By Booth For Generations
Some restaurants come and go, but the best small-town spots in Iowa have kept the same booths full for decades. These are the places where families return year after year, where the pork tenderloin is hand cut, and where the pie is made in the back that morning. Scattered across...
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Gospel Artist Billy Walker to Perform in Ottumwa
Gospel music artist Billy Walker will perform at First Pentecostal Assembly of God in Ottumwa on Sunday evening, October 18, at 6 p.m. The church is located at 733 Church Street. Pastor Richard Schlotter is inviting the public, including residents from Ottumwa and surrounding communities, to attend the special musical event.
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This Iowa Restaurant Serves Sunday Lunch Inside A Historic 1878 Grist Mill
Eating Sunday lunch inside an 1878 grist mill was enough to get my attention. Then I learned the building still sits beside the Des Moines River in tiny Bonaparte, and the detour started sounding even better. Inside, the old beams and darker wood still do most of the decorating. The...
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Fairfield Beautification Commission Honors Impact Fitness with Rose Award for Excellence in Landscaping
The Fairfield Beautification Commission has recognized Impact Fitness with a Rose Award for Excellence in Landscaping, honoring the business for its commitment to creating an attractive and welcoming environment for the community. Owner Dani Hill, her sister-in-law Nikia Fry, and Oakwood Nursery landscaped the entire perimeter of the building with...
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This Small-Town Iowa Diner Draws A Morning Crowd For Homemade Breakfast Worth The Stop
Drive through a quiet Iowa county seat early on a weekday and you might spot a parking lot already filling up before the sun climbs high. Locals line up for plates of homemade cooking that keep them coming back day after day, and travelers passing through soon learn why the tables stay busy.
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Big Willies Chili Takes First at MDA Chili Cook-Off
The Ottumwa Fire Department Local 395 hosted the MDA Chili Cook-Off Saturday at Godfrey’s in Ottumwa, bringing chili chefs together to compete for top honors and the People’s Choice Award. Big Willies Chili, prepared by Chef Bill Keith, Josh Chance and their team, took first place in the...
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Spend A Night In A Covered Wagon With Bison Grazing Outside, Then Try Going Back To An Ordinary Iowa Motel
Imagine waking up to the quiet rustle of bison grazing just beyond your door. Sunset Hills Bison Ranch near Malcom, Iowa, invites guests to experience the prairie in a truly memorable way. Instead of a standard hotel room, visitors can spend the night in a cozy covered wagon. The ranch...
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Adela’s in Fairfield Announces Updated Store Hours
Adela’s in Fairfield has announced updated store hours as the shop settles into the new season, according to a social media post from the store. Beginning immediately, Adela’s will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The store will be closed on Sundays.