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ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
The end of July means golf , networking and fun at GOPIP . The Annual Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Golf Classic brings all of that and has become a tradition for investors .
This year was GOPIP ’ s most successful outing since before the pandemic , with 31 teams competing at The Club , most of them being members .
“ We had a record year this year as far as attendance goes looking back since COVID ,” said GOPIP Executive Director Marc Roe . “ It ’ s probably the premier networking event that we have from our investors ’ standpoint , and its just a really good day of fun that everybody kind of gets to shake the business off for the day and just go out and have a good time and play a round of golf .”
GREATER OTTUMWA RODEO
The Fourth of July weekend has become synonymous with the Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Rodeo . The first event in 2017 drew about 500 people , but has since grown to an event that spans the weekend , bringing 600-700 people per day .
As a part of their push for inclusivity , the GOPIP Rodeo has incorporated Hispanic acts into the event , which has boosted attendance greatly .
“ The rodeo went from a one-day event to a threeday event over the last three years ,” Roe said . “ So I think that ’ s a testament to the good work that our staff has done and the buy-in from that community that we ’ ve received from putting on a quality production .”
HOLIDAY NIGHTS ‘ N LIGHTS
Considered the spotlight event of the year for GOPIP , Holiday Nights ‘ N Lights features hundreds of thousands of lights in an array of displays , spanning for six weeks , from Thursday to Saturday in Greater Ottumwa Park .
GOPIP is also using LED lights to make the Christmas not only white , but green .
“ We work very hard every year to change up the lights as much as possible to give some added features on that ,” Roe said . “ This year , for the 2024 Holiday Nights and Lights , we do have a very special lighting fixture group that ’ s coming to it , that the City of Ottumwa will recognize , but they haven ’ t seen it in a couple of years .
For tickets , or for more information about these and other events , contact GOPIP at 641-682-3465 .
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