A Tribute to Barry Manilow at the Bridge View Center

The Ottumwa Civic Music Association will present a tribute to Barry Manilow on May 6 at 7:30 PM at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. Enjoy Manilow’s hits that are known and loved by all ages. Hear Copacabana, I Write the Songs, Can’t Smile Without You, and others performed by Jim Witter, spot-on tribute artist. Admission is by season ticket or $15.00 at the door. Youth and students are admitted for free. Sponsored by Principal Financial & John Deere. For more information, call 641-777-5903 or 641-937-5749.

Women, Wine & Whiskey

A Women, Wine & Whiskey luncheon and workshop will be held by the Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce at the Bridge View Center on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Women’s Panel to include: Mary Stewart, running for a local state and senate seat; Sheri Lock, local philanthropic; Stevie Nelson-Witt, former military intelligence and Colorado Highway Patrol; and Meliha Cavkusic, Executive Director of the Ottumwa Housing Authority.

Ottumwa Noon Lions New Member Induction Ceremony

On Thursday, April 12, Ottumwa Noon Lions will be hosting their annual New Member Induction Ceremony. The annual event is a celebration following the annual member drive. This year three new members will be inducted into this outstanding organization. A social will begin at 5:30 PM followed by dinner at the KC Hall. The new members will be welcomed.

Ottumwa Civic Music Association Presents ‘Ireland’s Happy Man’

Ottumwa Civic Music Association presents Cahal Dunne “Ireland’s Happy Man” 7:30 PM, April 7, 2018, at Bridge
View Center. Dunne is a pianist, singer, story teller, comedian and television personality with that magical quality
that transcends talent. His Irish to Broadway to Country repertoire guarantees great entertainment. Admission is $15 or by season ticket. Students are free. For more information you may call 641-777-5903. Sponsored by Wapello County Foundation and Community 1st.

Ottumwa Park Campgrounds Open April 1

The Ottumwa Park Campground will open for the season on April 1, 2018. The Ottumwa Park Campground is set amidst 340 acres of green space and lagoons providing an ideal place for enjoying the outdoors. Campsites with nearby paved trail access, four stocked fishing ponds and the Des Moines River and adjacent Wapello County Trails. All camping is available on a first-come, first-service basis.  Sorry, no reservations are taken. No tents are allowed in the RV Section of the campground. Campers can use the shower house with restrooms and dumping station. Wi-fi is available.

Tommy Blew & The Boys in Ottumwa

Tommy Blew & the Boys will perform at the Ottumwa Eagles Club from 8:00 PM to midnight on March 31.

Wapello County Children’s Alliance ‘Family Fun Night’ at the Library

 

The Wapello County Children’s Alliance is sponsoring a Family Fun Night at the Library on Friday, March 30 from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm in the Ottumwa Public Library. This will be a free “after hours” event for families to come and spend time together at the library. There will be free supper and multiple events going on for all age levels including crafts, Legos, board games, computers, and movies. The Wapello County Children’s Alliance’s mission is to prevent child abuse through primary prevention activities. Call 641-682-7563 ext 210 for questions or to RSVP. All are welcome!

Mary Street Closure in Ottumwa

Motorists are advised that Mary Street at the intersection of Sheridan Avenue in Ottumwa will be temporarily closing starting Tuesday, March 27. The closure is in association with the Sheridan Avenue Reconstruction project and will allow for the installation of a new water main. During this work, Mary Street will be narrowed to one lane of traffic, with intermittent complete closures. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes around the work zone. With favorable weather conditions, the temporary lane restrictions and closures are anticipated through the end of next week.

CANCELLED – City of Ottumwa Fishing Derby

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has cancelled the trout stocking that was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 24. The weather forecast in the upper part of the state predicts heavy rain/snow with high winds.  For safety reasons, the trucks carrying the trout will not be on the road.  A news release will be sent out at a later date if it is rescheduled.

Eat, Drink, & Be Awesome!

Please join us for a night of fun and fundraising celebrating the work of Sieda Community Action at our 2018 Banquet and Silent Auction on Friday, March 23 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. Social hour and auction beings at 5:30 PM, dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available at www.sieda.org or at your Wapello, Appanoose, Jefferson, and Mahaska County Resource Centers. Call 800-622-8340 for more information.