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Forrest McCurren Returning to Ottumwa Public Library
Country singer Forrest McCurren will return to the Ottumwa Public Library on Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. for a live performance in the library’s meeting room. McCurren previously performed at the library in 2023, entertaining an audience at OPL. Since then, he has continued touring and competed on Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan’s country music series, The Road, which premiered on CBS in October 2025.
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Longhorn brings live country music to Barnes City
BARNES CITY — The Longhorn Saloon in the town of Barnes City, population 156, is the place to be for some downhome good country music and cold refreshments Saturday, Sept. 26. Siraj Thomason, owner of the local restaurant and bar, is hosting a country music concert featuring headliner act Austin Meade and two other performers. Meade, a Texas-born artist and son of a Baptist preacher who took his son to rock concerts, gained his first experience playing guitar in the church when his father handed him an acoustic guitar and had him learn songs for the church band which at the time lacked a guitarist. He first made a name for himself as an artist with music that blended vintage hard rock and heartland rock influences with Americana-styled songcraft with such songs as “Loser Mentality,” “Slim Pickins,” ‘Rio Grande,” “Varsity Type,” “Red Roof Estates,” “Happier Alone,” “Violation Delight,” “Rain Dancin’,” “Dial Tone,” and “Queen of the Letdown.” Meade has five studio albums, three EPs and a host of singles. The outdoor concert is being held just north of the Longhorn Saloon. Parking will be east of the Longhorn and the Co-op in Barnes City, if needed. The evening event gets
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This Small Town Iowa Cafe Serves Breaded Pork Tenderloins So Big You’ll Want To Split One
Some sandwiches are built for two hands, while a few seem to need the whole table. At Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe in Prairie City, Iowa, the breaded pork tenderloin is the kind of lunch that makes you stop and admire the portion before taking a bite, with a crisp, golden cutlet stretching far beyond the soft bun.
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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland Returns to Ottumwa
A holiday tradition is returning to Ottumwa this November, bringing world-class circus performers, holiday music and breathtaking acrobatic performances to the Bridge View Center. Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland 2026 will take the stage at the Bridge View Center Theater on Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m., with doors opening at...
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This Missouri Country Store Is Packed With Bulk Foods, Fresh Produce, And Discounted Groceries
A grocery cart can get surprisingly ambitious in a place like this. This Missouri country store combines bulk foods, fresh produce, pantry staples, and discounted groceries in a setup that makes it easy to keep adding one more thing. The bulk section is useful for stocking up, while the produce...
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Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser Set for October 10
Chili lovers are invited to enjoy a delicious day of food and friendly competition during the upcoming Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The event, hosted by Ottumwa Fire Department Local 395, will feature several chili chefs preparing their best recipes for attendees to sample. Guests will...
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Sign-Ups Filling Up for Kalona Farm-to-Table Tours
Sign-ups are open for this year’s Kalona Farm-to-Table Tours, with the first tour just a couple of weeks away. Hosted by the Kalona Chamber of Commerce, the tour will take participants to three working farms in the area, giving them a chance to see farm animals such as dairy goats, chickens, horses, and dairy cows. Participants will also learn about sorghum processing. At the final stop, participants will partake in a home-cooked, Amish-style meal. That meal consists of a main dish, hot vegetables, salads, potatoes, dinner rolls, pie and coffee.
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These Iowa Dutch Food Shops Are Must-Visits For Fresh Bread, Meats, And Pastries
I have learned one thing about exploring Iowa’s Dutch food shops: showing up with an empty trunk is usually a mistake. A quick bakery stop in Pella can turn into Dutch Letters for the road, a loaf tucked under your arm, and a cooler suddenly filling up with Pella bologna.
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World Ballet Company Bringing Swan Lake to Ottumwa
The World Ballet Company is bringing its acclaimed production of Swan Lake to the Bridge View Center Theater in Ottumwa on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The timeless ballet tells the story of Prince Siegfried and Odette, a princess cursed to live as a swan by day. When Siegfried falls in love with Odette and vows to break the spell, a deception involving Odile, the sorcerer’s daughter known as the Black Swan, sets the stage for a story of love, betrayal and tragedy.
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You Could Spend Hours Exploring This Sprawling Iowa Off-Road Trail Network Through The Countryside
Some parks are made for walking, and this one is made for wide-open throttle. Tucked into the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa, this off-road playground gives riders miles of trail to explore at their own pace. Whether you show up on an ATV, a dirt bike, or a side-by-side, there...
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This Buffet Was Just Named The Best All-You-Can-Eat Destination In Iowa
My first mistake was grabbing a plate too quickly. I had barely made it past the first station when I realized this Iowa buffet required a little more strategy than I had planned. So I put the plate down and took a lap. That turned out to be the right...