Here’s a quick guide to events in the Heartland this weekend. All events are listed on our community calendar and can be easily added to your Google Calendar! This weekend … On Saturday, February 4th there will be a breakfast served at the Blakesburg (IA) Community Center from 7-10:30 AM. Biscuits & Gravy, Scrambled...
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series continues at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium with the Russian Festival Ballet’s performance of “Sleeping Beauty.” The ballet tells the tale of a baby princess, condemned at her christening by an evil fairy to prick her finger and die on her 16th...
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OTTUMWA— Four Ottumwa High School students were recently inducted into the International Thespian Society Troupe #615. Students include Itzel Hernandez, Kinsley Heckart, Desi Canny, and Charlette Anderson. Each student has to work in at least two productions and have worked a minimum of 100 hours.
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OTTUMWA—The Evans seventh and eighth grade choirs will be joining forces with the Ottumwa High School Preludes and Meistersingers for their fall concert. Students will perform on Thursday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the OHS auditorium. Please note the concert time of 7:30 p.m. – a change to make it possible for our student...
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The water level in the Des Moines River is on the rise and some isolated flooding is possible. The US Army Corps of Engineers is forecasting a river crest near 11.6 feet in Ottumwa on Presidents Day, Monday, February 21st. Owners of bank side property in Wapello County prone to seasonal flooding should take...
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Let's Go Bowling, KYOU's local bowling show, premiered last weekend on Saturday, February 12th. This weekend, show #2 will air on Saturday, February 19th at 11 AM, with an ENCORE on February 20th at 7 AM!
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Ottumwa Little League will hold sign-ups on three consecutive Saturdays: February 19th, 26th and March 5th. The sign-ups will be held in the Quincy Place Mall in front of Hibbett Sports from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Any child interested in playing (ages 6-12) may sign up! 6 and 7 year-olds: $25.00 8-12 year-olds:...
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OTTUMWA— The Evans Middle School MATHCOUNTS team will advance to state competition after finishing in the top two in local competition recently. The team of middle school Mathletes® will compete at the State Competition in Des Moines on March 18. Members of the winning team are Matthew Moreland, Alec Black, Zack Ray and Treyton...
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City of Ottumwa Public Works Crews will be picking up snow in the central business district starting Sunday, February 6th, weather permitting. Hours of snow removal will be 7 PM to 7 AM, beginning Sunday evening. The areas to be cleaned are: Main Street – McLean to Union Second Street – Jefferson to McLean...
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With heavy snow in the forecast, Ottumwa residents are being reminded about how snow removal affects parking in the community. When the City’s Snow Emergency Ordinance is declared in effect, vehicles parked out of compliance with the Ordiance are subject to being towed and impounded and a citation will be issued and fee charged...
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