VIVA Ottumwa Latino Festival

10/03/2026

DÍA DE LOS MU***OS SCHOLARSHIP!

This year, we want to hear YOUR story.

What does Día de Los Mu***os mean to you?💀

We are excited to give away TWO $250 SCHOLARSHIPS to students who share what Día de los Mu***os means to them and how this beautiful tradition has impacted their life, family, or community.

🎓 2 scholarships | $250 each

📝 Topic: What does Día de los Mu***os mean to you?

📅 Deadline: October 28th

Whether your connection comes from family traditions, your culture, a special memory, or someone you continue to honor your story matters.

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5qr-Q8ANxyIHZRkBZaDWNIwXo-Dc1GRtG9if2Y0pYNxDJhg/viewform?usp=send_form

¡Queremos escuchar tu historia!🏵️🕯️

10/02/2026

Join us for an evening filled with love, culture, family, and remembrance as we celebrate one of Mexico’s most meaningful traditions. 🇲🇽💀🕯️

Día de los Mu***os is a Mexican tradition where families and communities come together to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. Through colorful ofrendas (altars), photographs, favorite foods, flowers, music, and stories, we keep their memories alive and celebrate the lives they shared with us.

This beautiful tradition reminds us that although our loved ones may no longer be with us physically, their love, stories, traditions, and memories continue to live on.

DÍA DE LOS MU***OS EVENT

📅 Saturday, November 7th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Ottumwa YMCA

Bring your family and come celebrate with us! There will be something for everyone:

- Food Truck – Come hungry!
- Kids Activities – Fun for the little ones!
- Family Movie – Cozy up and enjoy a movie together!
- Altar Display – Take a moment to honor and remember those who came before us.
- Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli – Enjoy a beautiful performance celebrating Mexican culture through traditional dances!

Whether Día de los Mu***os is a tradition you grew up celebrating or you’re learning about it for the first time, everyone is welcome. Come share in the music, food, colors, stories, and love that make this tradition so special.

¡Los esperamos! Bring your familia, bring your memories, and let’s celebrate together!💜✨

09/24/2026

09/09/2026

Viva Ottumwa Latino Festival
September 12 | 12–5 PM
Central Park
Free entry

Come enjoy an afternoon with live music, performances, food trucks, and local vendors. Bring your family and friends and come celebrate with us.

Grupo Rosales, Mariachi del Sur (Marshalltown high school), and 26th st Latin Dance.

Festival Latino Viva Ottumwa

12 de septiembre | 12–5 PM
Central Park
Entrada gratis

Ven a disfrutar de música en vivo, presentaciones, food trucks y vendedores locales. Trae a tu familia y amigos y acompáñanos a celebrar nuestra cultura y comunidad.

09/02/2026

Viva Ottumwa Latino Festival
September 12 | 12–5 PM
Central Park
Free entry

Come enjoy an afternoon with live music, performances, food trucks, and local vendors. Bring your family and friends and come celebrate with us.

Festival Latino Viva Ottumwa

12 de septiembre | 12–5 PM
Central Park
Entrada gratis

Ven a disfrutar de música en vivo, presentaciones, food trucks y vendedores locales. Trae a tu familia y amigos y acompáñanos a celebrar nuestra cultura y comunidad.

08/18/2026

VIVA LATINO FESTIVAL – Vendor Opportunity
Join us for the Viva Latino Festival on Saturday, September 12, from 12:00–5:00 PM in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Interested in being a vendor? Please complete the vendor form attached to this post and email the completed form to [email protected].

FESTIVAL VIVA LATINO – Oportunidad para Vendedores

Acompáñenos el sábado 12 de septiembre, de 12:00–5:00 PM en Ottumwa, Iowa.

¿Interesado en participar como vendedor? Por favor complete el formulario de vendedores adjunto a esta publicación y envíelo a [email protected].

06/18/2026

The GOPIP Ambassadors were excited to celebrate the grand opening of Mimi's Juicery with a ribbon-cutting ceremony!

This newest addition to Mimi's Taqueria continues the spirit of entrepreneurship and investment that helps make Ottumwa a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. We congratulate the entire Mimi's team on this exciting expansion and wish them continued success as they bring fresh, flavorful options to the community.

Be sure to stop by, check out the new juicery, and support this growing local business!

06/13/2026

06/04/2026

¿Ya conocen a Sandra Espinoza? / Have you met Sandra Espinoza?

Get ready to meet the amazing Sandra Espinoza and hear how sus raíces la hicieron más fuerte.

Sandra along with her husband Eduardo Morales is the proud owner of Botanitas Isa-Abys right here in Ottumwa, a local gem where you can find everything from delicious antojitos to traditional Mexican dishes that taste like home. 🌽🌶️🇲🇽

In this episode, Sandra shares her journey, the challenges she has overcome, and how her cultura, family, and determination helped shape the entrepreneur she is today. ❤️‍🔥

Tune in this Friday at 10:00 AM to hear her story on Archivos del Pueblo Podcast!

¡No se lo pierdan! Stay tuned, and nos vemos pronto!🎙️