Onawa Chamber of Commerce

09/03/2026

There will not be Chamber Coffee this Friday, September 4, 2026.

Events:

Tonight, Thursday, September 3rd Downtown on Main Street. Various Onawa businesses open until 7 p.m. With specials and fun activities. Tonight is the night to get some shopping done and have some fun! Bring the kids!

The Forgotten Attic will have Pixie Pony Tales with a petting zoo and Toast of Town as a pop up.
Spartan Nutrition will have a Shake Bar.
The Barn Loft will have a plant bar, flower bar and face painting.
Daily Sip, Found, JJ Treasurers, Jordan Sportscards, Loess Hills Travel and Iowa Theater will have yard games, bubbles and more.
Frannie's will be open too!
Livengoodies and Fizzy Fusions will be set up at Sparky's in Livengoodies Food Truck.
Jen's Red 2 Denium will be open until 7 as well.

Iowa Theater will be showing Paw Patrol The Dino Movie.

Monday, September 7th Labor Day. Chamber office closed.

Wednesday, September 9th Onawa Library will have the kick off to the After School Program with Absolute Science 2:00 p.m. At the Library.

Have a good weekend!

Jenn Collison, Director

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08/20/2026

There will not be Chamber Coffee this Friday, August 21, 2026. If you are interested in hosting a coffee in the upcoming months, please e-mail [email protected].

Events:

Saturday, August 22nd Onabike ###IV registration starts at 8:00 a.m. At the Onawa Library with the ride starting at 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 22nd Paw Patrol story time at the Onawa Aquatic Center 11:30 a.m. Friends of the Onawa Public Library will be reading a story, $5 to swim and meet some Paw Patrol characters.

Sunday, August 23rd "Moo Whoo" story time at the Onawa Public Library 1:00 p.m. With Pixie Ponie's petting zoo. Free event sponsored by the Friends of the Onawa Public Library.

Wednesday, August 26th Downtown Coffee & Cream Story Time with crafts and a sweet treat 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, August 26th McDonald's free senior breakfast at the Onawa Community Center 9:30 a.m.

Iowa Theater will be showing Spiderman Brand New Day.

Have a good weekend.

Jenn Collison, Director

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08/13/2026

There will not be Chamber Coffee this Friday, August 14, 2026.

Events:

Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th Swap Meet at the Monona County Fairgrounds.

Sunday, August 16th Fiber Arts Workshop at the Onawa Library 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, August 17th Onawa Business Alliance Meeting at 9:30 a.m. In the Senior Room at the Community Center.

Wednesday, August 19th Onawa City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. At City Hall.

Iowa Theater will be showing Spider-man Brand New Day.

Have a good weekend!

Jenn Collison, Director

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08/06/2026

There will not be Chamber Coffee this Friday, August 7th due to the Chamber Golf Tournament.

Events:

Today, Thursday August 6th Constellation Scandinavian music at the Onawa Library 5:00 p.m.

Friday, August 7th Chamber Annual Golf Tournament at the Onawa Country Club. Start time is 9:30 a.m.

Don't forget to participate in the "Dog Days of Summer Bingo" event going on until Saturday. Stop and grab a bingo card at any of the following businesses, get a sticker from each business to get a black out to win $100 in Chamber Bucks and other great prizes. Bingo card and information attached. There will also be a free movie Saturday Morning at 10:00 a.m. At the Iowa Theater sponsored by Onawa Business Alliance and Gary Linder.

Iowa Theater will be showing Moana Live Action.

Have a great weekend!

Jenn Collison, Director

07/30/2026

Chamber Coffee and ribbon cutting will be held at Spartan Nutrition (821 Iowa Ave) tomorrow Friday, July 31st from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Please come and help welcome them to Onawa and the Chamber.

Events:

Today, Thursday July 30th Remembering the Apron program at the Onawa Library 2:00 p.m.

Today, Thursday July 30th Friends of the Library meeting at 4:00 p.m. At the Onawa Library.

Tuesday, August 4th Retracting the Dragon Trail program at the Onawa Library 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 5th Onawa City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. At City Hall.

Wednesday, August 5th - Saturday August 8th Dog Days of Summer Bingo Event. The Onawa Business Alliance Group will be hosting a Dog Days of Summer
Bingo event August 5-8. Each participating business will have a spot on the
bingo card. Once you get a black out, or all spaces filled in, please drop your
card off at JJ’s Treasures & More to be entered into a drawing for several
different prizes. Customers do not need to purchase anything from the business.
Bingo cards can be picked up at any of the following participating business.

Jen’s Red to Denim

Iowa Theater

Daily Sip

JD Spirits Liquor Store

The Forgotten Attic

Visions of Home

Reflections by Darla

The Barn Loft

809 Woodworks

Downtown Coffee & Cream

Pizza Hut

McDonald’s

JJ’s Treasurers & More

Loess Hills Travel

Jordan Sportscards

Spartan Nutrition

On Saturday, August 8, there will be a free movie shown at Iowa Theater. Watch for more details on time and what movie.

Iowa Theater will be showing Young Washington.

Have a great weekend!

Jenn Collison, Director

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07/06/2026

The Monona County Fair Board has asked to have a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, July 7th at 7:00 p.m. This will be to recognize the new grandstands and bleachers. The ribbon cutting will take place in front of the bleachers before the opening ceremonies.

Let's pack the house and show support for all the hard work that has went into rebuilding the grandstands and help kick off a great week for the Monona County Fair!

07/02/2026

There will not be Chamber Coffee this Friday, July 3rd.

Events:

Saturday, July 4th. Happy 4th of July. The Onawa Fire Department will have their fireworks show at the Fairgrounds/Gaukel Park at 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 7th - Sunday, July 12th Monona County Fair. Visit www.mononacountyfair.com for a complete schedule of events.

Wednesday, July 8th deadline for Onabike sponsorship.

Saturday, July 11th Monona County Historical Museum Art & Craft Fair 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. At the Museum.

Iowa Theater will be showing Toy Story 5.

Have a good weekend!

Jenn Collison, Director

In January, our community lost a piece of its history when a tragic fire destroyed our beloved 100-year-old grandstand. But traditions don't burn down—they rebuild.

06/25/2026

There will not be Chamber Coffee this Friday, June 26, 2026. As of right now, there will not be any scheduled coffees in July with all the events going on in town.

Events:

Thursday, June 25th MJ McMillan poet at the Onawa Library 4:00 p.m.

Monday, June 29th Onawa Business Alliance Meeting 9:30 a.m. At the Community Center Senior Room.

Wednesday, July 1st Onawa City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. At City Hall.

Wednesday, July 1st Conductor Jack program at the Onawa Library 9:30 a.m.

Iowa Theater will be showing Masters of the Universe.

Have a good weekend.

Jenn Collison, Director

06/18/2026

Chamber Coffee and ribbon cutting will be hosted by Lewis Drug on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Please come and see their new location.

Events:

Friday, June 19th Burgess Golf Tournament in Onawa 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 21st Happy Father's Day!

Tuesday June 23rd VG Game Truck at the Onawa Public Library. K-12 welcome to attend. Call the Library to sign up.

Iowa Theater will be showing Breadwinner.

Have a great weekend!

Jenn Collison, Director

06/11/2026

Chamber Coffee will be hosted by the Friends of the Onawa Public Library on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Come and see the musical garden, butterfly garden and help kick off the summer reading program for the kids.

Events:

Thursday, June 11th the American Legion Post and Auxiliary will be hosting a Flag Retirement ceremony and pot luck at the Monona County Fair Grounds at 6:00 PM.

Thursday, June 11th the Monona County Libraries & Monona County Conservation are hosting our annual Night Hike in the Whiting Woods. Pre-hike activities start at 8 followed by the hike through the woods with some new stations to experience! Everyone is welcome!!!

Friday, June 12th Burgess Golf Tournament in Mapleton 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 13th from 1:00 - 5:00 PM Jordan's Sportscards and Loess Hills Pet Collective will be hosting a Pokémon day! Everyone is welcome and there will be door prizes to win!!!

Saturday, June 13th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM: Teens' Tacos and Trivia night! All 6th through 12th graders welcome to join Megan and Rachel for yummy tacos-in-a-bag, trivia, and other fun games! Free!

Sunday, June 14th from 10 - 4 (come and go as you please) Fiber Arts Workshop. Join us with your works in progress, show and tell, or just to visit!

Sunday, June 14th Flag Day!

Wednesday, June 17th Onawa City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. At City Hall.

Have a good weekend!

Jenn Collison, Director