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LUX Hair & Co. Opens New Location
GOPIP Ambassadors and Ottumwa Radio welcomed LUX Hair & Co. to its new location Monday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. LUX Hair & Co. has relocated from Church Street to 412 East Main Street, Suite A, in Ottumwa. The salon offers hair and nail services and operates by appointment only,...
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This Amish Bakery Inside An Old Barn Has People Driving Hours For Fall Pies
I have learned that stopping at a country bakery “just to look” is a very expensive form of self-deception. That became obvious on a gravel road in rural Iowa, where an old barn packed with fall pies, glazed twists, fresh bread, and country-store finds quickly ruined my plan to buy only one thing.
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Pancake Day Returns To Centerville Square
Get ready to grab your fork and bring the whole family to the Centerville Square for Pancake Day 2026, a full day of food, entertainment, games and activities for all ages. The celebration gets underway at 8 a.m. on the Centerville Square with the Pancake Day 5K, 10K Fun Run and 1.3-mile Walk. On-site registration will be available beginning at 7 a.m.
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Bridge View Center Announces October Wine Pairing Wednesday
Bridge View Center is inviting the community to enjoy an evening of food, wine and conversation during its next Wine Pairing Wednesday, set for Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The evening will begin with a social gathering at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The cost is $60 per person, and reservations are required by noon on Monday, October 12.
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Ode to Fairfield Musicians: Diverse Talents, from Electronic to Alternative
I was reflecting recently on the original music created and performed in Fairfield during the era 2011–2021, and I want to honor the artists who blessed us with their talents. This playlist reveals some of my favorite tracks from their CDs, expressing a wide range of genres: folk, alternative, Americana, indie, rock, pop, singer-songwriter, electronic, and jazz. As I couldn’t include everyone here, I hope to develop another list in the future.
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An Iowa Small-Town Bakery Stop With Fall Treats Worth Every Mile
I planned to grab one pastry and be back on the road. Then I saw the case, smelled the almond filling, and immediately stopped pretending I had that kind of self-control. This small-town Iowa bakery has been tempting people for generations. Dutch letters, windmill cookies, apple pastries, breads, and cream-filled treats make choosing just one thing almost impossible.
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Lines for Life, an Ottumwa fishing tournament bringing awareness to suicide prevention, returns for second year
OTTUMWA, Iowa - Lines for Life, a fishing tournament bringing awareness to suicide prevention, returned to Ottumwa for its second annual competition on Saturday. Kalina Lord founded the nonprofit Project Nicholas after her brother died by suicide. One of his favorite hobbies was fishing. So, years later, Lord created the fishing tournament as a way to encourage people — especially men — to make connections in the community while sharing local mental health resources with them.
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Fairfield Art Association to Present “The Earth Speaks” Exhibit at Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
The Fairfield Art Association will open a new exhibit titled “The Earth Speaks” by Iowa City artist Monica Basile in the Main Gallery at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center on Friday, October 2nd, according to a press release from the FAA. A reception for the artist will...
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This Rural Iowa Restaurant Piles Fried Chicken High At Its All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
Fried chicken stacked in a steam pan, golden and steaming, sitting a few feet from a salad bar in a country dining room in southeast Iowa. That is the kind of meal that makes people drive past three towns without complaining. The buffet here draws a crowd, the chicken gets...
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Animal-welfare group expands lawsuit over puppy laundering, USDA enforcement
Steve Kruse's Stonehenge Kennels in West Point, Iowa, has been repeatedly cited for failure to provide adequate veterinary care. The two dogs pictured here were suffering from bleeding foot injuries and an eye disorder, according to federal inspectors. (Aerial photo courtesy of Bailing Out Benji. Inset photos taken by USDA inspectors courtesy of Bailing Out Benji.)
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This Massive Iowa Country Store Is Basically A Rural Costco With Fresh Groceries
I knew this was more than a normal grocery run when my cart held cheese, bulk spices, quilting fabric, and half a pantry. Suddenly, the trunk felt very small. This massive country market in southern Iowa sells far more than groceries. You will find bulk foods, deli meats, baking supplies, candy, clothing, kitchen gear, fabric, and plenty of unexpected finds.
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This Small-Town Oskaloosa Cafe Serves The Homestyle Iowa Breakfast Locals And Passing-Through Travelers Both Swear By
Some of the best meals in Iowa are hiding in plain sight, tucked into a row of storefronts where trucks slow down and locals wave to each other by name. There’s a modest little counter-and-booth spot in Oskaloosa that opens before sunrise and stays busy right through the lunch hour, drawing farmers, road-trippers, and folks who have been coming for years.