This week in Madison County…
Tonight
Bronco Billy
Thursday • April 16 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater
1/2 off popcorn on Throwback Thursday!
Bronco Billy tries his level best to keep his Wild West show afloat. Things take a turn when he meets Antoinette Lily, a spoiled heiress, and convinces her to join his ragtag troupe. 1980, Rated PG, 1 hr, 56 min
This Week!
Senior Speaker Series
Friday, April 17, 10 AM
Bricker-Price Block, Earlham
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Friday, April 17, 2:00-3:30pm
Earlham Medical Clinic
137 W 1st St., Earlham
Madison County Health Care System invites you to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Earlham Medical Clinic!
Join us on Friday, April 17 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. for an open house and ribbon cutting at our new location, 137 W 1st Street, Earlham, IA 50072.
During the event, guests can:
Tour the new clinic. Meet the new EMC team. Enjoy light refreshments. Learn more about our extended hours and services
The Earlham Medical Clinic is now accepting new patients and offers:
Comprehensive family medicine and preventive care.
Management of chronic conditions.
Same-day appointments for acute needs.
Convenient extended hours:
Mondays: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays-Thursdays: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fridays: 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
We’re excited to expand access to high-quality, local care and to continue being a vital part of Earlham’s health and growth.
For questions, call (515) 758-2907.
Movie at The Iowa Theater:
Super Mario Galaxy
- Friday, April 17 – 7:00PM
- Saturday, April 18 – 7:00PM
- Sunday, April 19 – 2:00PM
Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.
2026 Rated PG, 1hr, 38min
Thank you to our sponsors!
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MATURA Head Start Enrollment
This Weekend!
Breakfast at the Honey Lounge
Saturday, April 18, 8:00am
The Honey Lounge
The town has been buzzing about needing more breakfast options, so we’re stepping up to the plate. Come give it a try!
Join us for a delicious homemade breakfast at the Honey Lounge!Start your weekend off right with a home cooked breakfast!
Enjoy your choice of:
-Our from-scratch biscuits and sausage gravy, served with your choice of fluffy scrambled eggs or fresh fruit.
- Breakfast quiche with bacon and breakfast potatoes
Pair it with mimosas, bloody Marys, coffee, mead, orange juice, or unsweet tea!
Price: $13 per plate (includes drink, alcohol extra)
K-8th Day Camp: Soaring Your Way Through Grief
Saturday, April 18, 8:30am-3:30pm
Creston Elementary School
805 Academic Ave, Creston
The Retail District: Runway on 2nd
Saturday, April 18, 10am
The Warehouse on 2nd
Dahlia Tuber Pop-up
Saturday, April 18, 9 am-2 pm
PepperHarrow Farm
Love dahlias, or thinking about growing them for the first time? Come spend a spring morning with us at the farm! We’re opening up a special, one day only pop-up with a limited selection of dahlia tubers, cuttings, and starter plants, including a few of the same varieties we grow right here in our fields.
A quick heads up. This is first come, first served, and some varieties we only have a handful of. If you’ve got your eye on something special, it’s worth coming early.
Along with dahlias, we’ll also have:
Lavender, eucalyptus & lisianthus
Potted herbs & seasonal plant starts
A few extra garden favorites we couldn’t resist sharing
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener grower or just getting started, this is a fun, low-pressure way to bring something beautiful home for your garden this year. Bring a friend, grab a coffee on your way, and make a morning of it. We’d love to see you here!
License to Play w. Diane L. Murtha
Saturday, April 18, 2-3pm
Iowa Quilt Museum
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Live Music w. Madison County Line
Saturday, April 18, 6-9 pm
The Drift
Join Madison County Line at The Drift on Saturday, April 18th. We’ll take you back to the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s with big hits from Johnny Cash, Gordon Lightfoot, The Band, America, John Denver, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and many more. Sit back and enjoy some classic music along with local craft beer, wine, cocktails, and great food. It’s sure to be a good time!
Live Music
Saturday, April 18, 5-8 pm
Sunday, April 19, 2-5 pm
Winterset Cidery
The History of Sound
Sunday • April 19 • 5:30pm
Sunday Movie Club at The Iowa Theater
Two young men during World War I set out to record the lives, voices and music of their American countrymen. 2026, Rated R, 2 hr, 9 min
The Iowa Theater’s Sunday Movie Club selection for March is the 2025 film “The History of Sound.” Doors and the concession stand open at 5 PM. The movie starts at 5:30. Total run time is 2 hours, 9 minutes.
Considered by some critics to have been snubbed by the 2026 Oscars, the movie tells the story of two young men during World War I who set out to record the lives, voices and music of their American countrymen.
Paul Mescal (“Gladiator II”) and Josh O’Connor (“The Crown”) star in this film directed by Oliver Hermanus (“Living”). Praised for its brilliant acting and use of music, 88% of movie-goers on Rotten Tomatoes report that they liked the film.
Sunday Movie Club is the Iowa Theater’s once-a-month series of slightly off-the-beaten path, thought-provoking films. The screenings include a short, fun, moderated (and optional) discussion after the credits roll.
Spring is the perfect time to join Sunday Movie Club with more exciting films on the calendar. Next month we’ll show “It Was Just an Accident,” about an Iranian man who bumps into the man he believes to be his former torturer. Faced with this person who fiercely denies having been his tormentor, doubt sets in.
Nonmembers are always welcome for Movie Club screenings and discussion. Individual tickets are $10, but membership is an excellent value at $75 per year for twelve critically-acclaimed movies. Join anytime or learn more at www.the-iowa.com/club or talk with a staff member during showtimes.
Concession-stand offerings at The Iowa include beer, wine, hard cider, Coke products, coffee, movie candies, and delicious Iowa-grown popcorn served with real butter.
Sunday Wine Down
Sunday, April 19, 2-4pm
Covered Bridges Winery
Photography Studio Rental
The Photician: Portraits & Fine Art
107 N 2nd Ave, Winterset
The Den
104 W Summit St, Winterset
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Next Week
Ladies Night
Tuesday, April 21, 5-9pm
Winterset Cidery
Our first Ladies Night of the 2026 Cider Season is happening and we are SO excited! Trust us… you will not want to miss this one. It’s going to be bigger, better, and so much fun!
Stay tuned for the full lineup:
Vendors
Food
Beverages
Music
And the cause we’ll be supporting
Grab your favorite ladies and add this to your calendar now — it’s going to be such a fun night at the Cidery! We can’t wait to see you!
Camp Dodge During WWI Presentation
Tuesday, April 21, 6pm
Winterset Public Library
Book Sale
Friday, April 22 – Monday, April 25
Winterset Public Library
Dinner Theater: Witches?! In Salem?!
April 23, 24 & 25 at 7pm
The Warehouse on 2nd
It’s Dinner Theater Time! Join us for the return of one of our most popular events.
Set in the shadowy days of Salem, Massachusetts, this immersive production invites you to enjoy a delicious, family-style meal while the drama unfolds around you. Accusations fly, tensions rise, and secrets simmer just beneath the surface as you become part of a community gripped by suspicion and fear.
Your evening includes a thoughtfully curated meal inspired by early American cuisine, served alongside a captivating live performance!
Menu:
Mixed Green Salad*
Artisan Bread
Pork Loin with Creamy Mustard Sauce*
Roasted Potatoes & Carrots*
Apple Pastry Dessert
Water, Coffee, Tea, Soft Drink
(Vegetarian Entry Available, select at checkout)
*These items are Gluten Free. You may request a Gluten-Free dessert at checkout
Your ticket includes complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Additional Details:
All Tickets are $40, include Dinner and the Show, and must be purchased in advance. There is no ‘show-only’ option for this production and no at-the-door sales.
This production takes place at The Warehouse on 2nd, 231 N 2nd Ave. Seating will be at tables of 6-8. If your party is smaller than 6, you will be grouped with another party.
All tickets must be purchased in advance and there are only a few tables remaining for each performance. Don’t wait!
Paint n Pie with Libby Morecraft
Thursday, April 23th, 6-8pm
Winterset Cidery
Trivia Thursday
Thursday, April 23th, 7pm
Winterset Cidery
Foil & Fade Grand Opening!
Friday, April 24th, 4-7pm
Foil & Fade Beauty Salon
115 W Court, Winterset
Thank you to our sponsors!
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2026 Seasonal Cider Release
Saturday, April 25th
Winterset Cidery
Puzzles & Pints
Sunday, April 26th, 2pm
The Drift
Kiwanis Spring Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, April 25th, 7-11am
American Legion Hall
Madison County’s Most Wanted: Showcase
Saturday, April 25th, 6:30-8:30pm
Madison County Conservation Center
Live Music w. Taylor King
Sunday, April 26th, 2-5pm
Winterset Cidery
Coming Soon
Spring Fling Ladies Night
Monday, April 27th, 6-8pm
Spoons Full of Sugar
Stepping Stones Child Care Center & Preschool: Now Enrolling
Chamber Members: We would love to include your upcoming events in the weekly snapshot, Chamber Chat and The Citizen! To ensure you get included, please email your event information to: communications@madisoncounty.com
HIRTA Helps: Volunteer Fair
Saturday, April 30th, 4-6pm
Winterset Public Library
Middle River Arts Festival
Saturday, May 2nd, 10am-4pm
Madison County Conservation Center
Middle River Arts Festival
The Winterset Art Center is pleased to invite everyone to The Middle River Arts Festival, a one-day, free public event hosted at the Madison County Conservation Center (MCCC) on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The Madison County Conservation Center, located in Pammel Park, 2508 Pammel Park Trail, Winterset, IA, provides a welcoming venue for artists to showcase and sell original, high-quality art. Invited artists will represent a range of media, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, and photography. Members of the public will have the opportunity to meet participating artists, explore their work, and purchase original artwork throughout the day. Artist demonstrations, refreshments, and children’s activities will be a part of the event. The MCCC doors are open and free to the public on the same day.
Call for Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to staff the Welcome Desk at the Madison County Conservation Center in Pammel Park. Please email Jessie at jlowry@madisoncounty.iowa.gov for more information.
Boots & Bacon Fundraiser
Saturday, May 2th, 5-8pm
McFable Farm
Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, May 2nd, 9am-1pm
Winterset Public Library
Women Landowners
Thursday, May 7th, 9am-3pm
Madison County Historical Museum
Winterset Wine Walk
Saturday, May 9, 1-6 pm
Winterset town square
Sip, Stroll, Support Bras for the Cause
Saturday, May 9th, 1-6pm
The Photician studio at 107 N 2nd Ave
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Summer Theater Camps Registration Deadline
Friday, May 15
Micro Retreat at Iris Aisle
Wednesday, June 10th, 5:30-8:00pm
MICRO RETREAT INCLUDES: REIKI INFUSED, CEREMONIAL CACAO, BREATHWORK JOURNEY, SOUNDBATH, LIGHT-LANGUAGE, INTEGRATION CIRCLE AND WARM SOUP.
Why the combination? Cacao, Conscious Connected Breathwork and Sound Healing?
Cacao allows us to drop deeper into our heart spaces.
Often times we stuff BIG feelings in our bellies and bodies. This may feel like a ‘safe’ response in the moment since it masks an option to really deal with our emotions; Yet doing this can actually be detrimental to our emotional well-being and physical health.
One way to connect with and release the emotions that we have stored in our body is to focus on our breath. By relaxing our bodies fully and turning off the chatter in the mind by focusing on our breath in a quiet meditative state, we can tap into the genius of our body!
The breath guides deep deep wounds to surface and finally be release in a healthy, safe way.
Experience a deep connection to your Breath and your Body. Clear the stored programing that is holding you back in your life purpose and creation.
Meals on Wheels
Madison County Conservation
ISU Extension & Outreach
Agriland FS
Fuel Up & Give Back to the Winterset Community School District! From now through June 30, fuel up at the Winterset FAST STOPs and AGRILAND FS will donate 3¢ per gallon to the Winterset Community School District.
Fuel Up & Give Back to the Earlham Community School District! From now through June 30, fuel up at the Earlham FAST STOP and AGRILAND FS will donate 3¢ per gallon to the Earlham Community School District.
Chamber Members: We would love to include your upcoming events in the weekly snapshot, Chamber Chat and The Citizen! To ensure you get included, please email your event information to: communications@madisoncounty.com
