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This Iowa Bookstore Is Hidden Inside An Old Bank And The Vaults Are Full Of Books
I thought I was walking into a bookstore, not somewhere that would make me want to inspect every old bank vault like a very nosy detective. Instead of money, these thick-walled rooms are now packed with books, which feels like a pretty good upgrade. This small-town Iowa shop keeps much...
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33rd Annual Kalona Gospel Sing Planned for Friday
An annual music tradition returns to Kalona this weekend. The 33rd annual Kalona Gospel Sing will be held Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th at the Windmill Ridge Campground southwest of Kalona. On Friday, the first acts take the stage starting at 1 p.m. with musicians scheduled all the...
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Iowa State Fair talent search crowns Ottumwa winner
DES MOINES, Iowa — Caleb Meiners won $10,000 at the 66th annual Bill Riley Talent Search Competition held at the Iowa State Fair. Meiners, 20 of Ottumwa, placed first in the senior division with his contemporary solo. The championship round took place on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor iHeart Radio.
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BigXThaPlug still headlining at state fair tonight despite arrest
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97.7 KOTM-FM Team of the Week: Davenport Northwest Little League
Ottumwa HyVee’s: South HyVee on Quincy Avenue and Drugstore on the corner of Pennsylvania and Jefferson, along with Ottumwa Radio Group, want to congratulate the Davenport Northwest Little League squad, our 97.7 TOM-FM Team of the Week!. Fresh off dominating the Iowa State Championship in Ottumwa, Davenport swept through...
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National Aviation Day: Ottumwa’s Rich Aviation History
As the nation celebrates National Aviation Day, Ottumwa has a special connection to the history of flight that goes far beyond the local airport. National Aviation Day is observed each year on August 19, the birthday of aviation pioneer Orville Wright. In 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made history when they completed the first successful powered, controlled airplane flights at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Their first flight lasted just 12 seconds and covered 120 feet.
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Mid-Prairie’s McArtor Named Conference Coach of the Year
After a big year on the course for the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk girls golf team, head coach Tracy McArtor was named River Valley Conference Coach of the Year in 2026. The Hawks went 17-1 in River Valley Conference duals, winning the RVC dual team title by a full three matches. Mid-Prairie won their home Golden Hawk 18-hole Invitational for the second straight season, the first time in recent program history they have gone back-to-back at their home invite. Their 361 team score at the event was 18 shots better than their 2025 winning score.
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Lake named 2026 SCF Queen
WEST POINT - The afternoon thunderstorms gave way to a slightly cooler evening Thursday night in West Point as the annual Sweet Corn Festival got underway. Volunteers got busy boiling and buttering free sweet corn for festival goers and the Iowa Pork Producers sponsored a pork loin dinner in the shelter house.
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Founded by Local Woman, First Ever National Homesteaders Day to be Held Saturday
Join the Washington Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, August 15th, for the first ever National Homesteaders Day – which was founded by a local woman. The first National Homesteaders Day brings together homesteaders, local makers, families, farmers, and community members to celebrate self-sufficiency, real food, wellness, handcrafted goods, traditional skills, and the homesteading way of life. This day was founded by Dani Murphy, owner of Preppin Mama based in Mount Pleasant, and a new Washington Chamber member. Murphy shares more about what can be expected during the event, “So, we have demonstrators all day long doing all sorts of heritage skills. We’re going to have things from broom making to whittling, wool spinning. We’re going to have beekeeping , it’s going to be some really really cool things.
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This Old-School Iowa Drive-In Theater Turns a Summer Night Into the Easiest Weekend Plan You’ve Got
Summer nights were made for stargazing from a car window with the radio tuned to something fun. Valle Drive-In in Newton, Iowa has been creating exactly that kind of magic since the days when drive-ins were the heartbeat of American culture. The big screen flickers to life as the sun...
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Blues Music Coming to Downtown Washington for Thursday Night Live
The sound of blues will fill the air in downtown Washington. This week’s Thursday Night Live performance is featuring Tim Smith, also known as The Lone Soul. He is self-described as “paying homage to the wandering poets, the seekers of truth, the narrators, and the melody weavers.” His style mixes country, folk and blues. Smith will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. in Washington’s Central Park.
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Former Ottumwa Teacher Shares Poetry Collection
A familiar face from Ottumwa will be returning to the community this weekend with a collection of poetry and artwork designed to bring a smile, encourage conversation and connect generations. Larry Kilmer, who spent 38 years as a counselor and teacher at Ottumwa High School, is the author behind the...
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Farmington Bluegrass Festival Returns Labor Day Weekend
Farmington will once again come alive with music, fellowship and small-town hospitality during the Farmington Bluegrass Festival & Jam, set for September 4–5 at Indian Lake Park. The annual Labor Day weekend tradition brings bluegrass music and visitors from across the region to the southeast Iowa community. While the...
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“Dog Days of Summer” Pairs Readers With Furry Friends
Readers of all ages can enjoy a good book with a four-legged friend during the “Dog Days of Summer” in Mount Pleasant. The Mount Pleasant Public Library and All God’s Creatures Animal Shelter have teamed up to provide visitors with canine reading buddies as the new school year approaches.
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Central’s Yurgae Finishes Top 10 at Iowa Amateur
Ahead of his junior season with the Central College men’s golf team, Carter Yurgae shared 10th place at the 124th Iowa Amateur Men’s Golf Championship. Playing on the par-72 course at Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls, Yurgae carded a 70-73-70-213. He finished 3 under par, improving by 10 spots during the final round. In 11 events with the Dutch during the 2025-26 season, Yurgae had a trio of top-three finishes. He shared first-place honors in a crowded field of 255 golfers at the Illinois Wesleyan Invitational in April with a two day total of 140 that was good for 3 under par.