Appanoose Rapids

09/03/2026

Appanoose Rapids is partnering with Indian Hills Continuing Education & Workforce Solutions to offer the first Art of Mixology course at our speakeasy !

IHCC has teamed up with Appanoose Rapids Mercantile in Ottumwa to offer "The Art of Mixology" on Monday, Oct. 5. Learn the basics of crafting great cocktails, including essential tools, spirits, ingredients, and techniques for home bartending.

Register: www.indianhills.edu/mixology
Must be 21 or older.

For more information, contact [email protected] or 641-683-5281.
Space is limited. Register early!

09/02/2026

September is here. 🍸

Our speakeasy's door is open Wednesday–Friday, 5–8 PM.
And don’t miss Kevin McGinity live Friday, Sept. 11 at 6 PM — $7 cover.

Contact us to join our free membership. Must be 21+
See you at 1933 !

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08/26/2026

Four seats left for Taste of Prohibition,Thursday 27th, a collaboration with Chef Thomas of Soul Punch.

Text - 641-219-2780 with questions

11/04/2025

Fall W**e Tastings at Appanoose Rapids 1933 — our second and final tasting is tomorrow, November 5, at 5pm! 🍷
Enjoy award-winning Soldier Creek w**es with cheese and nuts + fruit. Stay for one of our handcrafted cocktails and relax in downtown Ottumwa.

It’s also the last day of our pre-holidays Mercantile Sale — stop by the Mercantile for extra floating holiday discounts while they last!

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10/23/2025

Late November or December birthdays? Anyone? 🎉

We’ve got two Bissinger’s favorites perfect for celebrating:

🎁 Solid Milk Chocolate Birthday Presents Tube – Mini foil-wrapped milk chocolate gifts, each stamped with Bissinger’s logo. Classic, fun, and always a hit.

🍰 Birthday Cake Bar (3 oz) – Swirls of milk and white chocolate topped with colorful sprinkles. A little chocolate cake in bar form—timeless and tasty.

Not new, just reliably delicious. And yes, we’re on Day 2 of our two-week sales event at the mercantile—plenty of treats (chocolate included!) at great prices.

Plus… keep your eyes open 👀: two w**e tasting events at our speakeasy are coming up soon. Contact us for details !

10/22/2025

Fall W**e Tastings at Appanoose Rapids 1933:
Soldier Creek award-winning w**es, paired with cheese, nuts + fruit, and freshly baked bread.
Come taste, linger, and stay for one of our handcrafted cocktails.

Two dates only — October 24 & November 7, in Downtown Ottumwa !

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10/21/2025

Clearing space and getting ready for the holidays!

Starting Wednesday, Oct 22, the Appanoose Rapids Mercantile kicks off a two-week storewide sale — most items up to 50% off.

Stop in for a look, enjoy a cup of hot coffee and a cookie while you browse, and don’t forget gift cards are ready to go.

There’s more: we’ll be hosting two Soldier Creek w**e tasting events on Oct 29 and Nov 5, and new Speakeasy members can sign up on the spot!

While you’re downtown, visit other local shops and eateries — this season, we’re all betting on community over online carts and pallet aisles.

Open Tue–Sat | 10–1 & 4–7

Come see what’s moving — help us make room for what’s next.

05/28/2025

Best of luck this new season!