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OTTUMWA — Wapello County is now offering active military members and retired veterans free passport photos.
OTTUMWA — Sieda Community Action recently announced Community 1st Credit Union as a sponsor for the 2019-2020 coat drive.
OTTUMWA — Now that Halloween has passed, Prairie Hills is getting ready for the holiday season or, as Marketing Director Brenda Miller likes to say, “the season of giving.”
OTTUMWA — Local emergency responders are joining WYD, Inc., in hosting Aprons in Action.
After Friday's storm, residents are now able to place tree debris out out on the curbside for weekly yard waste collection.
OTTUMWA — Quiet Zone work will move to Vine Street next week.
OTTUMWA — The Bulldog Café serves up Alfredo next week.
ELDON — Hop on over to Eldon Saturday for a chance to visit with the Easter Bunny in front of the American Gothic House.
OTTUMWA — Seton Catholic School will be hosting a community blood drive from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
BLAKESBURG — The Blakesburg Historical Preservation Society is raising funds for the Audrey Chisman Memorial Scholarship with a bake sale.
OTTUMWA — Heartland Humane Society is gearing up for its annual soup supper fundraiser.
OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Community School District will honor 401 years of service to the district at its annual retiree open house.
OTTUMWA — Job hunting help has come to the Ottumwa Public Library.
FAIRFIELD — Fairfest at the Sondheim Series is hosting songwriter Todd Snider at 7:30 p.m. April 25.
OTTUMWA — The annual Bulldog Book Bowl returns Tuesday afternoon.
OTTUMWA — Water main replacement is set to continue Wednesday at the intersection of North Court and Marion streets.
FAIRFIELD — Celebrate Earth Day Saturday with the Sierra Club and the Sustainable Living Coalition.
OTTUMWA — Thursday offers a chance for the community to meet with city officials.
OTTUMWA — Get in the Easter spirit with a downtown egg hunt.
OTTUMWA — Iowa author Erin Casey will visit the Ottumwa Public Library Thursday.
OTTUMWA — Next week's Life Long Learning presentation focuses on climate change dangers.
OTTUMWA — This month's Senior Lunch and Learn focuses on the Orphan Trains.
OTTUMWA — Eight students from Evans Middle School competed in the National History Day competition at Indian Hills Community College on April 5. This year's theme was Triumph & Tragedy in History.
OTTUMWA — Enjoy "Springtime in Paris" — right here in Ottumwa.
OTTUMWA — Ottumwa was recently honored with one of 16 Iowa Tree City USA Growth Awards for 2018.
BLOOMFIELD — Temperatures may be rising, but it's all about chili at the Bloomfield Senior Center.
OTTUMWA — A sewer repair will close a block of East Court Street next week.
OTTUMWA — Work continues at the intersection of North Court and North Marion streets.
OTTUMWA — It will be a Feliz evening at Bridge View Center May 5.
FAIRFIELD — The Arc of Jefferson & Nearby Counties is hosting its annually spaghetti dinner next week.
OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College will be hosting a community blood drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 inside RHEC Room 110, 655 Indian Hills Drive.
OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Community School District and Indian Hills Community College are teaming together to bring a Bridges Out of Poverty workshop to Ottumwa.
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa Women's Connection hosts its annual guest night this month.
OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Women's Club honors women of the past at its next meeting.
FAIRFIELD — Head over to Fairfield Friday to enjoy a variety of theater.
OTTUMWA — Learn about the Ottumwa Public Library's new programs, equipment, systems and plans for the future next week.
OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Mid-Day Connection will focus on spring when it meets next month.
OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa High School Bulldog Café has been busy preparing Thursday's menu.
FAIRFIELD — A showdown between The Beatles and the Rolling Stones is heading to Fairfield.
OTTUMWA — A block of Harding Avenue will be closed for several days next week.
OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Park Campground opens for business this weekend.
OTTUMWA — Ottumwa Christian School will be hosting a community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 11 in the school's gym, 438 McKinley Ave.
OTTUMWA — Make a brunch date with the Easter Bunny.
FAIRFIELD — Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors will host Dr. Chris Jones next week.
WHAT CHEER — The What Cheer Winds concert band is gearing up for its annual concert.
OTTUMWA — Next weekend's trout stocking will be accompanied by a fishing derby.
OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa High School Bulldog Café menu has been set for its return from spring break.
OTTUMWA — Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps' role in southeast Iowa with the Reminisce Society.
OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Toastmasters are planning an open house for next week.
MILTON — Enjoy breakfast at the Milton Heritage House next week.
BLAKESBURG — Join the Blakesburg Historical Preservation Society Sunday for a free program on Iowaville.
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NORTH ENGLISH [mdash]Lenore Bradley Lekin, 98, died January 21, 2020 at the English Valley Care Center. Funeral will be 1:30 pm Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Powell Funeral Home, North English. Visitation will be Saturday, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm.
