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Lucerne, MO · Arts & Culture
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Symmetry Music and Arts Festival Cancelled Due to Historic Rainfall; Fairfield Community Rallies Around Attendees
The Symmetry Music and Arts Festival, scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd on grounds south of Libertyville in Jefferson County, was cancelled due to historic rainfall that left the site too muddy and unsafe to host the event, according to an announcement from the festival. August and September set rainfall...
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Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade Applications Open
The holiday season is quickly approaching and Oskaloosa is getting ready to shine! Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to announce that applications are now available for the annual Lighted Christmas Parade, taking place on Saturday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme, “Winter Wonderland: Let It Glow –...
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Southeast Iowa couple creates the little free library Stories for Mayzie in honor of daughter
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa - A southeast Iowa couple is channeling their grief into a community project with the goal of sharing their love of reading with others. Like many couples, Erika and Ricky Wilson were thrilled when Erika became pregnant with their daughter Mayzie, and were excited to share their love of reading with her. However, on Aug. 10, 2026, Mayzie was stillborn, changing their lives forever. Erika says a friend suggested the little library to her not long after.
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Symmetry Festival Canceled Following “Record-Breaking Rain”
After canceling its Thursday pre-party, Symmetry Music & Arts Festival has called off the remainder of the event in the wake of heavy rainstorms. Symmetry Music & Arts Festival in Fairfield, Iowa will not move forward with its two-day event set to begin tonight, October 2. Yesterday, October 1, organizers...
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91st Annual Firefighter’s Ball Set for November 13
The Ottumwa Association of Professional Firefighters will host its 91st Annual Firefighter’s Ball and Fundraiser on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The event is open to the public and will feature live entertainment from Standing Hampton. Doors will open at 7 p.m., with...
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Iowa Dance Collective: Teaching High-Caliber Dance in a Friendly Rural Setting
Iowa Dance Collective (IDC) has grown enormously over the last few years. Created by owner and director Tyler Malone to support students’ full development as artists, movers, and well-rounded human beings, IDC relocated in 2025 to an expansive, state-of-the-art facility located a few blocks north of the Fairfield square. As one of the only classical dance schools in Iowa, IDC is dedicated to the study of dance through a conservatory model of training rooted in classical ballet and modern dance. The school offers first-rate classes across a number of genres, including ballet, modern, contemporary, tap, jazz, and performance skills, taught by gifted instructors trained at Juilliard and other prestigious organizations.
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Oskaloosa Marching Band Announces October Schedule
The Oskaloosa High School Marching Band has announced its schedule of practices and performances for October 2026. The band will have several opportunities to perform throughout the month, including invitational competitions, Valleyfest, high school football games and state competition. October Marching Band Schedule. Saturday, October 3 at 8:30 a.m. –...
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Harvest Hustle Fall Festival Set for October 17
The Harvest Hustle Fall Festival is coming to Eddyville on Saturday, October 17, bringing together local businesses, families, vendors and community organizations for a full day of fall fun. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature activities for all ages, including the Harvest...
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Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: When Coal Mines Surrounded Ottumwa
Coal mining in the Ottumwa area dates back to at least 1857. By the late 1800s, mines were operating around the city, particularly north and northwest of Ottumwa. In 1889, state records listed 15 mine shafts in Ottumwa. One of the area’s major operations was the Phillips Coal and Mining Company, which eventually operated six shafts near the Phillips and Rutledge area.
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John Fletcher Lacey: Iowa Time Machine September 29, 1913
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On September 29, 1913, John Fletcher Lacey passed away in Oskaloosa. Long before national parks, wildlife trafficking, and historic sites became familiar subjects of federal policy, Lacey argued that public lands and wild creatures required public protection. The farm boy who came to Mahaska County in 1855 helped create laws that still shape how Americans protect wildlife, archaeological sites, and landscapes held in common.
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Iowa Historian Kevin Mason to Present New Book on Dragoon Trail at Fairfield Public Library Today
Award-winning Iowa historian and University of Northern Iowa assistant professor Kevin Mason will visit the Fairfield Public Library on Monday, September 28th at 7:15 p.m. to present his new book, Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa, published by Michigan State University Press, according to a release from the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Birdies, Beers, Brats Oktoberfest Golf Tournament Returns Next Weekend
The Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Birdies, Beers, and Brats Oktoberfest Golf Tournament is returning Friday. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the Washington Golf and Country Club. Washington Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Redlinger shared what the tournament is all about, “The tournament is a lot...
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Mid-Prairie Offers Indoor Facility for Use in Annual National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic
When mother nature was unkind, the Mid-Prairie Community School District stepped up as an unplanned host of this year’s National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic. The annual event drew in vets from 43 different states this year from September 13th through the 18th. Golfers were originally scheduled to play at...
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Fairfield’s Barnyard Bash Draws More Than 600 to Maasdam Barns to Celebrate Agriculture and Community
More than 600 people turned out to the Maasdam Barns on Friday, September 11th for the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Barnyard Bash, a free community event celebrating agriculture, local organizations, family, and community, according to a press release from the Chamber. The event was made possible by...
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🎉 Ottumwa Radio Group Is Taking Over Oktoberfest! 🎉
The Ottumwa Radio Group is joining the fun, the music, and providing LIVE parade coverage to the Ottumwa Oktoberfest on October 3, 2026!. Come celebrate with your favorite local radio personalities, enjoy the festivities, and stop by to say hello. Whether you’re watching the parade, enjoying a brat, or raising a glass with friends, we want to see YOU!