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Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: Christmas Traditions at O’Hara Hardware
O’Hara Hardware, a cherished local institution in Ottumwa, was not just a hardware store; it was a festive haven during the holiday season. Renowned for its vibrant Christmas events and enchanting decorations, O’Hara Hardware became a beloved part of many families’ holiday traditions, creating lasting memories for generations.
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Our Town Holiday: Mount Pleasant Festival of Lights spans two miles
MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (KCRG) - Christmas lights stretch for two miles in Our Town Mount Pleasant. It’s a holiday tradition known as Festival of Lights. “We have a lot of cars that go through. Last year it was almost 4-4500 in cars,” said Terry McWilliams, CEO of Midwest Old Threshers.
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In Iowa, diners come from miles around for the pork tenderloin at this unfussy hometown restaurant
There is a certain kind of small town magic that hits the moment you step into Hometown Heroes on Main Street. The lights glow warm over memorabilia and game-day chatter, and the scent of a perfectly fried pork tenderloin does the rest. Locals swear by it, and travelers happily detour...
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Lake Wapello State Park welcomes new year with first day hike
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See the Festival of Lights in Mt. Pleasant
Take time this holiday season to go see the Mount Pleasant Festival of Lights at the Midwest Old Threshers grounds. Starting in 2013, the Festival of Lights spans a two-mile route and now features 180 different displays, which makes it one of the biggest drive-through light parks in Iowa. Midwest Old Threshers CEO Terry McWilliams says the festival is bigger than ever, “We were able to expand this year, and so folks are going to see display after display after display as they drive through the lighted route.”
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Grand Re-Opening to be Held for La Morenita Tienda y Taquiera
Main Street Washington will be celebrating a grand reopening with a downtown business next week. La Morenita Tienda y Taquiera will be celebrating a grand re-opening and their seven year anniversary. They have expanded their store, and offer a wide array of fresh foods. Their celebration will include a confetti pop and ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23rd. They will be open for lunch at 11 a.m. During the celebration there will be free food samples and prizes available. They are located at 220 North Iowa Avenue.
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Farm to Film Fest Receives WCRF Grant for Upgrades
The Farm to Film Festival held in Washington was the recipient of a grant from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation during their fall grant awards. The organization was awarded a $1,400 grant that will fund upgrades for the organization, including improved signage and a new computer. The Farm to Film...
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Fifteen Ottumwa Schools’ Students Selected for SEISTA Honor Orchestra Festival
The Ottumwa Community School District is proud to announce the selection of 15 talented students for the prestigious Southeast Iowa String Teachers Association (SEISTA) Honor Orchestra Festival. This marks a significant milestone in the district’s expanding 5-12 orchestra. program. The festival will take place in Bettendorf on Saturday, January...
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Christmas Radio Play Airing Christmas Eve on KCII
A holiday tradition will be airing on KCII. The annual holiday radio play that is traditionally performed in the windows of the Washington Public Library but was canceled due to snow earlier this season, can be heard on KCII on Christmas Eve. The plays the casts are performing this year...
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The night that Santa Claus came to town
More than 100 children and adults attended the Moravia Library’s annual Photos with Santa event. The Jolly Old Elf and his helpers were kept busy all evening greeting the little ones, posing for photos, and handing out books and candy canes. Santa’s appearance was made possible by Roy Miller, with Amanda Smith as Mrs. Claus, Shaun Wubben as the Christmas Elf, Eva Wubben as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Cayson Smith as the rascally Grinch, and Angelina Rodriguez as Cindy Lou Who. Trish Albertson once again served as official photographer, taking scores of photos and posting them on Facebook so families could retrieve their little ones’ visit with Santa. Miss Moravia Ivy Wubben greeted the little guests and handed out candy canes. Several people donated cookies, which were served with hot chocolate. John and Stacy Baty donated books as a gift for each child.
Pen City Current
Central Lee gets high performing marks
DONNELLSON — The Central Lee Community School District has earned a “High Performing” rating in the inaugural release of the district-level Iowa School Performance Profiles. The district outperformed the state average on every indicator measured in the new performance system, achieving the highest overall score among all...
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Holiday Music Ringing Out this Week in Washington
Holiday music will be ringing out in Washington with multiple holiday concerts taking place. On Thursday, December 18th, at 7 p.m. the high school band and Tiny Crescendos’ Holiday Show will be taking place in the Washington High School Auditorium. The cost is $5 per person, students can attend for free.
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Oskaloosa Main Street Celebrates a Successful 2025 Lighted Christmas Parade and Holiday Season
The 2025 Lighted Christmas Parade held on Saturday, December 6, was a huge success. Thank you to all who participated, volunteered, and sponsored the 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. “It was a night to remember,” shared Angella Foster, Oskaloosa Main Street Director. “Seeing the joy on people’s faces, from the...
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Oskaloosa Main Street Celebrates a Successful 2025 Lighted Christmas Parade and Holiday Season
The 2025 Lighted Christmas Parade held on Saturday, December 6, was a huge success!. Thank you to all who participated, volunteered, and sponsored the 38 th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. “It was a night to remember,” shared Angella Foster, Oskaloosa Main Street Director. “Seeing the joy on people’s faces, from the little children marveling at the stunning.
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The Iowa Lunch Counter Locals Shield From Becoming “Too Popular“
You hear whispers before you find it, tucked in an alley where Ottumwa keeps one of Iowa’s tastiest secrets. Canteen Lunch in the Alley is the kind of place locals guard with a smile and a wink, hoping lines stay short while flavors stay legendary. Step inside and you will smell history on the griddle and feel it in the swivel stools. Hungry yet? Let’s see why this tiny counter keeps winning hearts without trying to be famous.