🇺🇸 Hometown Hero Banners Are Now Up in Downtown Ottumwa! 🇺🇸 We’re proud to announce that the Hometown Hero Banners have been installed along Main Street in Downtown Ottumwa! These banners honor the brave men and women from our community who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Each banner features the name, photo, and branch of service of a local hero—our small way of recognizing their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to our country. Whether you’re downtown for shopping, dining, or an evening stroll, take a moment to look up and pay tribute to these incredible individuals. Their stories are part of what makes Ottumwa such a special place to call home. To learn more about the Hometown Heroes program and the banner locations, visit: mainstreetottumwa.com/hometownheroes A big "Thank you" to the City of Ottumwa, Iowa - City Government for assisting us with the placement of the banners.(Photo from 2024) (fb)

Imagine yourself stretched out on a cozy blanket, popcorn in hand, surrounded by your friends and the soft hum of summer night breezes. The screen flickers to life as the stars above begin to shine. You're not in a theater — you're in the heart of Central Park, watching a movie under the open sky. This is Central Park Cinemas - where the magic of film meets the beauty of the outdoors. Bring your friends, your date, your kids - or just come solo with your favorite snacks and a lawn chair. It’s the kind of night you’ll want to bottle up and keep forever. 📅 Moana 2 on June 14 and The Goonies on July 12 📍 Central Park - by the Ottumwa Library 🎟️ Absolutely FREE thanks to our local sponsors 🕘 Pre-show fun starts at 7:30 PM | Movie begins at sunset Come early for the best seats in the park. Tag your movie buddy below and let them know: we’re doing cinema the old-school way — under the stars. #CentralParkCinemas #MovieUnderTheStars #FreeMovieNight #SummerInThePark #OutdoorMovies #CentralParkEvents (fb)