Ottumwa News and Announcements

Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more challenging. We’ve put...

The reports of Swine Flu in Iowa (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the outbreak.
This...

Since this site is all about Ottumwa, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Iowa corn maze and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Hey, Ottumwa! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Ottumwa,IA---August 7, 2009, Lt. Governor Patty Judge honored 102 community volunteers and organizations in Ottumwa at the Governor’s Volunteer Awards Ceremony.
“Volunteers...

If your nonprofit group in Ottumwa is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Iowa’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that last...