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Eddyville Raceway
This IHRA-sanctioned track is a one-eighth mile dragstrip on more than 60 acres of land . It opened in 1965 and there are more than 50 race days per season , including Friday Fun Nights , and Saturday Bracket Events . Special race events include Midwest Nostalgic Nationals , Night of Fire and World Fuel Altered Nationals . The track is located at 3260 Merino Ave . in Oskaloosa . For more information , visit eddyvilleraceway . com .
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Farmers markets
Several farmers markets are held throughout southeast Iowa . Some are seasonal and some are year-round . Here is a list of are markets from Farmer ’ s Market Online : Monroe County Farmers ’ Market , Albia ; Centerville Farmers Market , Centerville ; Fairfield Farmers Market , Fairfield ; Villages Farmers Market , Keosauqua ; Knoxville Farmers ’ Market , Knoxville ; Oskaloosa Farmers Market , Oskaloosa ; Ottumwa Farmer ’ s Market , Ottumwa ; Wapello County Farmers Market , Ottumwa ; and Pella Farmer ’ s Market , Pella .
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Golfing
As many as 10 golf courses are spotted throughout the region . Ottumwa is home to two : Cedar Creek Golf Course and The Club . Appanoose County is home to the Appanoose Country Club and The Preserve at Honey Creek Resort . Oskaloosa is home to Edmundson Golf Course , Harvest Point Golf Course and Oskaloosa Public Golf Course . In Marion County , you ’ ll find Pella Golf & Country Club , Bos Landen Golf Club and Pine Knolls Golf Club . Additional golf courses include Albia Golf and Leisure , Bloomfield Country Club , Fairfield ’ s Walton Club , Inc ., and Fairfield Golf & Country Club , Riverview Country Club in Keosauqua and Sigourney Golf & Country Club . Virtual golf is available at Nederlanders Tap & Golf in Pella .
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Quincy Place Mall
In addition to a variety of shops , Quincy Place Mall in Ottumwa is home to multiple options for family fun .
Tee-Rex Mini Golf is an indoor 15-hole challenge for the whole family and has a party room available . Ottumwa ’ s video game history is on display with Ottumwa ’ s Old School Pinball & Arcade . Top off the family fun with a stop at GamerTAG , an indoor laser tag course with a variety of play mode options and party space available .
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Rock n Roll Dairy Bar & Raceway
During the summer months , stop in for a cool treat . Gokart racing is available on select dates in past seasons and is intense , high-speed fun ; check for availability . The restaurant on South
Madison Avenue in Ottumwa also serves a variety of hot menu items for a complete meal .
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Trout fishing
The ponds in Ottumwa Park are stocked with trout twice per year : spring and fall . The program is through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources ’ Urban Trout Stocking Program and allows fishing for trout in places they might not otherwise be found . An Iowa fishing license and trout stamp are required .
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Wapello Chiefs Bowmen
The Wapello Chiefs Bowmen Archery Range is located on 80 acres of timber three miles south of Ottumwa . The range features four 3D courses with 10 shots per course . Membership in the club automatically makes you a member of the Iowa Bowhunters Association . Though planned shooting dates have not been announced , they are open to all shooters . For more information , visit www . wapellochiefsbowmen . com .
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Wapello County Trails
This trail network , winding along the Des Moines River , is suitable for hiking or biking . The first part of the network was built in 1998 , and it has been growing over its 20 years . The network runs more than 10 miles along the river and through Ottumwa Park .
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