10 Aug 2023

Queen of the Green Ladies Golf Tournament to Benefit Main Street Ottumwa

By Jason Bolinger

OTTUMWA, IOWA (August 10, 2023) — The third annual Queen of the Green Ladies Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 16, at Cedar Creek Golf Course. The eighteen-hole best ball tournament will have a shotgun start at 10:30AM.

09 Aug 2023

Open 4 Business Pitch Contest Celebrates Business Owners: Heron Kross Secures Third Place

By Jason Bolinger

From left: Fred Zesiger, Debi Durham, Erin Naylor, and Phillip Naylor

OTTUMWA, IOWA (August 9, 2023) — Five businesses from Main Street Iowa communities across the state competed in the final round of the Open 4 Business contest. All five businesses received awards presented by Governor Kim Reynolds and Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Iowa Finance Authority.

11 Jul 2023

Main Street Ottumwa Holds Business Brew at New Location, Sienna Events Center

By Jason Bolinger

OTTUMWA, IOWA (July 11, 2023) — The Main Street Ottumwa Economic Vitality Committee is pleased to bring you another Business Brew on Thursday, July 27, at the new Sienna Events Center, formerly the Robertson-Jay Funeral Home (220 North Court St), 5:30-7:30PM. This casual networking event is for any business, entrepreneur, business professional, or property-owner who wants to meet like-minded people who care about doing good things in our community.

23 May 2023

Main Street Ottumwa to Host Networking Event: Business Brew

By Jason Bolinger

OTTUMWA, IOWA (May 23, 2023) — The Main Street Ottumwa Economic Vitality Committee is pleased to announce Business Brew, a casual networking event for entrepreneurs, property-owners, funders, government, and business leaders. Business Brew will take place this Friday, May 26, 5:30-7:30PM, at the offices of Main Street Ottumwa, 334 E Main St.

04 Apr 2023

Main Street Ottumwa Accepting Applications for Hometown Heroes

By Jason Bolinger

OTTUMWA, IOWA (April 4, 2023) — Main Street Ottumwa is pleased to be accepting applications for the Hometown Heroes banner program which recognizes and honors those who are serving or have served in the United States Armed forces. The program is intended to show appreciation for veterans and military personnel and their families who have ties to the Ottumwa area. Banners will display a photo of the service person as well as their name, branch, and dates of military service.

07 Mar 2019

Dates Announced, Call for Submissions, for Halloweenapalooza 2019: Iowa’s Only Horror Movie Film Festival

By Jason Bolinger

28 Mar 2017

Date announced, accepting submissions, for Halloweenapalooza 2017: Iowa’s only horror movie film festival

By Jason Bolinger
OTTUMWA, Iowa - Prescribed Films, an independent film group based out of Ottumwa, Iowa, presents Halloweenapalooza 2017, their eighth annual horror film festival and celebration. Halloweenapalooza is Iowa’s only horror film showcase--created by horror filmmakers for horror fans. The event will be held on Oct. 14 at the historic and haunted Hotel Ottumwa.
16 Oct 2015

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION & FILM FESTIVAL AT HAUNTED HOTEL OTTUMWA

By Jason Bolinger

Prescribed Films, an independent film group based out of Ottumwa, Iowa, is set to kick-off their sixth annual horror film festival and celebration?Halloweenapalooza! The venue for the festival will be the Hotel Ottumwa located at 107 East 2nd Street in Ottumwa, and will run from 12 PM on Saturday, October 31st, until 2am. The event will play host to a film festival, vendors, zombie walk, costume contests, live music, and much more!

Halloweenapalooza is the state's only horror film showcase. This festival is created by horror filmmakers for horror fans. We hope to provide an educational and entertaining visual experience for the attendees of our festival, which showcases and celebrates the diversity of the films.

Celebrities Jason Haxton and Justin Beahm will be on hand. Jason Haxton is the owner of the Dibbuk Box, which the Sam Raimi produced film, "The Possession" was based on. Justin Beahm was in the cult hit Sharknado and is a writer for Fangoria Magazine.

Vendors and food will be available all day. A few vendors appearing include : Creature Comforts and Studio 2 Tattoos. There are still several vendor slots available. You can sign up to be a vendor at our website http://halloweenapalooza.prescribedfilms.com

Tickets for this all-day event are only $10, but children 12 and under get in completely free! You can pre-order your tickets with special VIP packages at http://halloweenapalooza.ticketleap.com/6/

Keep an eye out for updates at http://halloweenapalooza.prescribedfilms.com. For any questions, please contact email halloweenapalooza@gmail.com.

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19 Sep 2014

HOME-GROWN HORROR FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN OTTUMWA

By Jason Bolinger
Prescribed Films, an independent film group based out of Ottumwa, Iowa, is set to kick-off their fifth annual horror convention and celebration?Halloweenapalooza! The venue for the festival will be the Green Street Hall Mall located at 116 North Green Street in Ottumwa, and will run from 12 PM on Saturday, October 11th, until 2am. The event will play host to celebrities, film screenings, vendors, costume contests, and live music!

This may be the fifth time around for Prescribed Films, but this year they're showing that their bag of tricks is far from empty.  This year is set to feature celebrity guests, as well as a film festival! Horror movie fans will be excited to see scream queen Linnea Quigley in attendance. Quigley is best known for her roles in films such as Return of the Living Dead and Night of the Demons. Actor/Writer/Filmmaker Justin Beahm will also be attending the celebration.  Beahm has worked with such companies including: Fangoria, Scream Factory, Anchor Bay, and Famous Monsters of Filmland. Recently, Mr. Beahm also had a small role in the cult hit Sharknado.

The list of scheduled events packs quite a punch and is sure to please.

·                     12 PM - 6 PM:  Film Festival
This festival is open to new entries. Awards will be given for best short and feature film. For submission information go to http://filmfreeway.com/festival/halloweenapalooza

·                     6 PM:  Zombie Walk

Come dressed as your favorite zombie and walk amongst the living in Ottumwa! The zombie walk is completely free to the public. Prizes will be awarded for best costume.

·                     Immediately following Zombie Walk: Costume Contest

Convention attendees will be eligible to enter the costume contest.  Prizes will be awarded for best adult and best child.

·                     7:00 PM:  Silk Screening

Silk is a short film featuring celebrity guest Justin Beahm. Directed by Rob Himebaugh.

·                     7:15 PM:  Demonica Screening

Demonica is a full-length feature horror film made by Prescribed Films featuring Linnea Quigley and Justin Beahm. A Q&A will follow the film.

·                     9:00 PM:  Live Music

X-Ray Mary and The Sediments are two live acts scheduled to perform?more acts to follow.

·                     12:00 AM:  Rocky Horror Picture Show

The cult classic will be shown featuring shout-outs, survival kits, and all!

Vendors and food will be available all day. A few vendors appearing include : Amber's Voodoo Kitchen and Studio 2 Tattoos.  There are still several vendor slots available.

Tickets for this all-day event are only $10, but children 12 and under get in completely free! Keep an eye out for updates at http://halloweenapalooza.prescribedfilms.com. For any questions, please contact email halloweenapalooza@gmail.com.

 

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