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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.
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BaconTown Returns to Ottumwa November 14
Ottumwa’s BaconTown is returning to the Bridge View Center on Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Billed as Ottumwa’s BaconFest, BaconTown celebrates the city’s connection to bacon with food, entertainment and activities for the entire family. Attendees can sample a variety of bacon-inspired creations...
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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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Chili Cook-Off Supports Muscular Dystrophy Association
The Ottumwa Fire Department Local 395 is inviting the community to support a great cause during an upcoming Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) fundraiser and chili cook-off at Godfrey’s Ale House. More than 10 chili chefs are expected to compete, each bringing their own delicious recipes for attendees to sample....
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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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Golden Dome Café Updates: Special Meals & Events
“The quality of the food has a great deal to do with the quality of the mind.” —Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Built as a gift to Maharishi International University, the Golden Dome Café is returning to its original purpose: nourishing body, mind, and community. That idea reaches back to the roots of the building and the generosity of Doug and Francie Greenfield, who envisioned a beautiful structure, constructed it, and donated it to the university.
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Elite Casino Resorts adds shows at Riverside Casino in 2026
RIVERSIDE, Iowa — Riverside Casino & Golf Resort is adding several concerts and comedy shows to its 2026 entertainment calendar. Among the newly announced acts coming to Riverside are Rick Springfield and comedian George Lopez. Springfield is scheduled to perform Oct. 17, while Lopez is scheduled to take the Event Center stage Feb. 12. Riverside Casino & Golf Resort.
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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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Jared’s Park Playground Breaks Ground Near Oakland Mills Nature Center
Ground was broken Monday morning on a new accessible playground near the Oakland Mills Nature Center. Jared’s Park will be located at the Top of the Hill Campground and is being built in memory of Jared Smith, son of David and Janet Smith. Jared lived with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The new playground is being designed as an accessible place where children of different abilities can play.
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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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Joan Rist Wins Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon for Oatmeal Cookies
Fairfield resident Joan Rist earned a blue ribbon and first-place honors in the cookie-baking competition at the 2026 Iowa State Fair for her entry of Oatmeal Raisin with Walnuts Drop Cookies. The judges praised the entry, stating, “Great tasting. The walnuts set off the flavor. Golden brown on the bottom. The recipe was easy to follow.”