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30th Annual Children’s Holiday Benefit Concert Set for Saturday in Fairfield
A beloved local tradition returns this weekend as musician Jonas Magram hosts his 30th Annual Children’s Holiday Benefit Concert on Saturday, December 6th, at 7:30 PM at the Golden Magnolia Sanctuary in Fairfield. Three Decades of Giving. Over its 30-year history, the annual benefit concert has raised nearly $400,000,...
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Jonas Magram Celebrates 30 Years of Children’s Benefit Concerts
Jonas Magram is not only a talented musician and songwriter, he’s also a great example of someone who believes in helping others and giving back to his community. His annual Children’s Holiday Benefit Concert—now in its 30th year—will be held on Saturday, December 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main Street, in Fairfield. Admission is $15 at the door. The evening includes a wide range of music performed by host Jonas Magram, Steve and Michaela McLain, Michael Dugan, LeAnne Edgeton, John Huff, Phil Marks, and special guest vocalist Ming Vierra, organist Werner Elmker, and guitarist John Lake.
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Dan-D Farms Christmas Fest Happening Saturday
Dan-D Farms, located just south of Knoxville, will hold a Christmas Fest event on Saturday. The event will be held from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and is a way to kick-off the Christmas season with local vendors, fresh greenery decor, a visit from Santa Claus from 10:00 am – Noon, and more. Dan-D Farms also has real Christmas trees for sale. The event will also include a mailbox where kids can mail their letters to Santa and everyone is asked to include a return address so Santa can write back.
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Upcoming Events at the Kalona Historical Village
It’s exciting times ahead for the Kalona Historical Village, as they plan events to coincide with Christmas in Kalona. On Saturday, December 6th, the Kalona Historical Village will host its open house from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. During that time, the Visitor’s Center quilt rooms and displays, as well as its recently enhanced gem and mineral rooms, will be available for people to view for no charge. Hot chocolate, waffles, and cookies will be served. The village will also be the location for the Christmas Tree Walk. Businesses and other area residents will put up trees for people to view and enjoy.
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Washington Kicked Off Holidays with Full Day of Events
The holiday season kicked off over the weekend with a full slate of Wonderland Holidays in Washington events on Saturday. Main Street Washington hosted a Breakfast with Santa and the Jingle Bell Fun Run was held with runners in festive gear. The Reason for the Season performance was held at the Washington High School Auditorium with the proceeds going to HACAP.
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Pella celebrates Dutch heritage and the holidays with Kerstmarkt
Communities across Iowa are decking out their town squares for the year-end holidays with a host of colorful parades, winter festivals, and nighttime tree-lighting ceremonies. Later this week, Pella will host its Kerstmarkt, the town’s Dutch Christmas Market. Pella merchant Alie Muller-Heit says the downtown will be filled with an array of local artisans and specialty vendors.
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Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School Marching Band to Perform at Liberty Bowl
The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School marching band has earned an exciting honor: they have been selected to participate in the prestigious Liberty Bowl Parade and perform during the halftime show on January 1, 2027. Under the direction of Justin VanAshen, the band has gained recognition for its dedication, musical talent, and...
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Dubbed the ‘gadget guy’ of jazz, Herbie Hancock used tech to change music forever. He honed his skills in Grinnell
In his last performance in Iowa City, jazz great Herbie Hancock mentioned how he felt “at home in Iowa” because of his years at Grinnell College. For most artists, a nod to their alma mater might sound like simple gratitude. In Hancock’s case, it was an understatement. His time at Grinnell did not just influence him personally, it helped shape the way we hear modern music. What he learned in a small Iowa town altered the course of jazz, funk, electronic music and even early hip hop.
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Live Radio Play Saturday on KCII
A holiday tradition is returning to downtown Washington Saturday evening. The annual holiday radio play is set to return to the windows of the Washington Public Library. The plays the casts are performing this year are Our Miss Brooks Christmas episode “The Magic Christmas Tree ” and The Life of Riley Christmas episode “No Christmas Bonus.”
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IHCC Culinary Arts students use ton of ingredients to make 800+ pies
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Some southeast Iowa college students have the art of making pies down to a science. Students in the Culinary Arts Program at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa recently made more than 800 pies from scratch. They were all for their annual Thanksgiving pie sale. They...
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train rolls into the QCA
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train rolled into the QCA. The train stopped in Clinton, Davenport and Muscatine. JJ Wilde and Smash Mouth performed across the three cities. The Holiday Train raises money and collects food for local food banks. The train next heads to Ottumwa.
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Record Number of Floats Set for Oskaloosa’s 38th Lighted Christmas Parade
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa’s 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set to bring thousands downtown on December 6 for a full day of holiday celebrations. The festivities are a blend of long-standing traditions with new experiences that highlight the community’s warmth, creativity, and showcasing the largest Christmas Parade yet.
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Operation Christmas Meal Bringing Holiday Giving to Keosauqua for the First Time
For the first time in its 15-year history, Operation Christmas Meal is coming to Keosauqua, offering free pork loins to help local families celebrate the holiday season. The event will take place Friday, December 12th, from 9–10 a.m. at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds, located at 20493 Highway 1.
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