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Walter Day Film, Musical Touring Iowa in November
The makers of Arcades & Love Songs, the documentary film featuring industry legend Walter Day, are going to have three events in Iowa this November that’ll feature a screening, Q&A, meet and greet and a live, singalong musical set. Events will be at Marshalltown Community College on Nov. 20...
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People Drive From All Over Iowa Just To Dine At This Iconic Barbecue Restaurant
The moment you pull up to Bubba-Q’s in Ottumwa, Iowa, you’ll understand why barbecue enthusiasts willingly make the journey from every corner of the state. It’s not the flashy exterior that draws them in – the simple stone building with stacked firewood nearby doesn’t scream “destination dining.”
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Mexican Brass-Performing Arts Series Coming to Washington Sunday
The first performance of the season is coming up for the Washington Performing Arts Series. The group M5 Mexican Brass will be performing on Sunday, October 12th, at 3:30 p.m. The group is celebrating their 20th year of performances. Board President Millie Youngquist shared more on the event, and Latino...
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Red Cedar Chamber Music Returning to Ainsworth Opera House Saturday
A special meal and concert will be presented at the Ainsworth Opera House this weekend. Red Cedar Chamber Music is returning to the historic building Saturday to present music played on clarinet, violin, cello, and setar as part of their rural outreach. A meal will be held at 6 p.m....
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James Owen: It came from Kirksville — DIY horror flick hits Ragtag for one night only
On Thursday Oct. 16, the Ragtag Cinema will host a screening of Kirksville-based Nick Toti and Rachel Kempf’s horror film “It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This.” Despite the limitations of its budget and the do-it-yourself (DIY) aspect of the production, the film is an effective bit of atmospheric dread that offers scares and some interesting character development. A few weeks ago I sat down with Toti — his filmmaking partner was prepping a film festival — to talk about the film. I’ve condensed our interview for clarity and brevity. James Owen : Where did the idea for the film come from? Nick Toti : Rachel and I were living in Los Angeles during COVID and considered leaving. There was no point to be there except to pay exorbitant rent. We cooked up this idea to move to the rural Midwest and make a movie. We bought a house for the purposes of using it as a set for a scripted film Rachel had written. Turns out it was covered in Satanic graffiti and seemed ideal for a “found footage” story instead. JO : It has very much a, I don’t think this is the right phrase, but a “mockumentary"
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Annual Columbus Day Parade Returns to Columbus Junction on Saturday
Columbus Junction’s annual Columbus Day celebration will be held on Saturday. The celebration, which comes ahead of the Federal holiday on Monday, honors several local residents as outstanding citizens and honors the people of the city each year. The outstanding citizen awards will be presented at 11 a.m. The...
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Blithe Spirit Haunts the Stage this Weekend
The Washington Community Theater will be putting on their performance of Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward this weekend. A smash comedy hit on London and Broadway stages, this much-revived classic from the playwright offers wit, conflict, and big laughs as a fussy, cantankerous novelist finds himself haunted by the ghost of his late first wife.
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This No-Frills BBQ Joint In Iowa Serves Up The Best Ribs You’ll Ever Taste
Hidden in the heart of Ottumwa, Iowa, Bubba-Q’s is the kind of place you might drive past a hundred times before curiosity finally pulls you through its doors – and then you’ll wonder why you waited so long. The modest exterior with its simple stone walls and...
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Holiday Radio Play Auditions Being Held Monday
A holiday tradition is returning to downtown Washington next month. The annual holiday radio play is set to return to the windows of the Washington Public Library. The play they are performing has yet to be announced. Auditions for the Washington Community Theater holiday radio play will be held on...
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Final Thursday Night Live of the Season Featuring Chad Harl
This is the final week of the Washington Farmers Market and Thursday Night Live performances of the season. The performance this week will be by Chad Harl Acoustic. From southeast Iowa, Harl has brought his signature soulful vocals and guitar to stages throughout Iowa for over 25 years. If you enjoy a large variety of musical styles, performed with conviction and powerful vocals, then come for this last show of the Thursday Night Live season. Harl will take the stage at 5:30 p.m.
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Iowa filmmakers bring killer scarecrow to Ottumwa horror movie fest
A pair of filmmakers who are southeast Iowa natives will be showing their movie “Field of Screams” at the Halloweenapalooza Horror Film Fest in Ottumwa later this week. Evan Runkle and Alix Moad, who now live in Colorado, set the film on a rural Iowa farmstead. Runkle says the plot follows a man who inherits an old farmhouse after his grandfather’s death and as he and his friends arrive to get the house ready for sale, the scarecrow comes alive.
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Kirksville's 7th annual Halloween Town in different location for 2025
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A popular northeast Missouri Halloween event will be in a different location this year. Kirksville's Halloween Town typically takes place on the Kirksville R-III campus, but due to the possibility of a playoff football game, it's being moved this year. The event will be held on...
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The Famous Iowa Sandwich You Have To Try
Canteen Lunch in the Alley, located in Ottumwa, Iowa, has been a beloved institution since 1927. Known for its simple but iconic loose meat sandwich, this tiny diner has earned legendary status throughout the Midwest. With its rich history, loyal following, and role in Iowa food culture, it remains a must-visit destination.
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Ottumwa residents celebrate Oktoberfest over the weekend
Ottumwa, Iowa — Ottumwa residents turned out in droves for this year's annual Oktoberfest parade. Local first responders, the high school's cheerleaders and local businesses made the rounds through Ottumwa's downtown area. There were also vendors, live music and competitions well into the evening. It's an event that residents of all ages enjoy.
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Iowa filmmakers bring killer scarecrow to Ottumwa horror movie fest
(Radio Iowa) – A pair of filmmakers who are southeast Iowa natives will be showing their movie “Field of Screams” at the Halloweenapalooza Horror Film Fest in Ottumwa later this week. Evan Runkle and Alix Moad, who now live in Colorado, set the film on a rural Iowa farmstead. Runkle says the plot follows a man who inherits an old farmhouse after his grandfather’s death and as he and his friends arrive to get the house ready for sale, the scarecrow comes alive. “That was just us channeling our inner Iowa, honestly,” Runkle says. “We wrote it while we were still living here and took a lot of inspiration from all the farmland and just the different ways we grew up around different relatives. I know my grandparents had a farm and a lot of that went right into the script.” Moad says she had a good friend who lived on a farm when she was a middle schooler.