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The area’s largest Independence Day celebration, hosted by the Breda American Legion, is set to get underway tomorrow (Saturday) in Breda’s Memorial Park. Legion Member Bob Fasbender says it is one of the best ways to celebrate the nation, even though it doesn’t fall on the holiday directly.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - A juvenile striped skunk showing neurologic signs (e.g., staggering) was found on June 19 near the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) facilities on Nimbus Road in Rancho Cordova, adjacent to the American River Parkway. California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff humanely euthanized...

The City of Wall Lake has entered an agreement with Drost Physical Therapy (DPT) and Performance to pay the rent for the new center for the next 12 months. The physical therapy clinic is beginning to utilize the new space at the old elementary school building, which the city purchased to construct the new Wall Lake REC Center. City Clerk Chris Rodman says officials in the Wall Lake community are committed to ensuring businesses thrive, continue to grow, and promote the economy.

Picture courtesy of Navy Office of Community Outreach. Pictures (L-R): Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition Nickolas Guertin, Clinton Stammer and Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test, and Engineering Dr. Brett Seidle. A Manning native recently received the Dr. Delores Etter Award...

After a massive turnout of fans of all ages attended the first Stone Pier Summer Concert Series concert last month, the Lake View Community Club hopes to do the same again this weekend with two bluegrass bands. Taking the state at 5:00 p.m. will be Lance Roark, a singer and songwriter from Oklahoma who travels across the county, singing in a genre between country and rock and roll. The main headliner will be The Steel Wheels, a Virginia-based folk-rock band that has spent nearly 20 years writing, recording, and touring the country with traditional and modern sounds expressing the trials and triumphs of life. Food will be available for purchase, with the Lake View Fire Department (LVFD) grilling hot dogs and pork burgers by Arcadia Meats. Various food trucks, including Dolly’s Roadside Grill, H7 Eats, and The Baum Pop Stop, will also be present. The LVFD will also be operating the favorite of boatside attendees, the Burger Boat, bringing food to the fans listening on Black Hawk Lake. Again, the Lake View Community Club invites everyone of all ages to join the free live music event this Saturday, starting at 5:00 p.m. in Lake View on Black Hawk Lake.

A recent report from the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) shows Iowa’s hospitals contributed more than $21.3 billion to the state’s economy in 2023, $169.2 million of which is from St. Anthony Regional Hospital. St. Anthony Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Eric Salmonson says that is a remarkable figure for a rural facility.

“Fun Galore in ‘24” is this year’s theme for Sac City’s Chautauqua Days, with events kicking off tomorrow (Thursday) through Sunday. The town’s annual celebration began back in 1856 to celebrate the Independence Day holiday, all while displaying the city’s pride and growth. Tomorrow (Thursday) morning will be Jackson’s 4-H waffle breakfast at the Sac City Fairgrounds 4-H building, followed by the rubber duck race at Chautauqua Bridge brought to you by the Sac City Swim Team. Friday evening, Scoop the Loop, with cars and trucks driving up and down Main Street. Those interested in watching are asked to bring a lawn chair and enjoy ice cream specials, root beer floats, and food from East Sac Snack Pantry, which will serve walking tacos and WLC Cuisine Food Truck. During Scoop the Loop, the winners of the first-ever Mullet Contest will be announced for best overall, best adult, best child, and most creative mullets. Friday night will finish with dancing and live entertainment from 2 ½ Guitars. Saturday, the primary celebration day, will be full of entertainment, including live music, wiener dog races, a car show, a parade, and more. Saturday night will conclude with fireworks at the East Sac County (ESC) Elementary School, followed by a night swim at the Sac City Aquatic Center. The last day of the 2024 Chautauqua Days will be on Sunday, with the Ecumenical church service, golf tournament, community float down the Raccoon River, and community picnic to wrap up the events for this year. Thousands of individuals travel to Sac City yearly for the annual celebration, and the Sac City Chamber hopes you will be one of them. A complete schedule has been included below.