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New Market 4th of July festivities slated for Wednesday, Thursday
(New Market) -- An Independence Day celebration unlike any other returns this week in New Market. The New Market 4th of July Celebration ramps up into full gear beginning Wednesday afternoon with a long list of events, including a pitch and cribbage tournament at 1:30 p.m. at the community building and pie judging at the Miner Pavilion at 2 p.m. Later in the evening, there is also a sand volleyball tournament, pie auction, and draft horse pull at the park. Fletcher Sunderman is one of the individuals helping organize the event this year. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Show" recently, Sunderman says they did make one schedule change from previous years for the street dance on Main Street.
Axe used in Villisca murders displayed at the history center
The Montgomery County History Center is adding a unique piece of history to its collection. Recently, the history center came into possession of the axe that was used in the most famous unsolved murder in Iowa history: The Villisca Axe murders. An unveiling of an exhibit containing the axe took...
Community Foundation for Western Iowa Announces Appointment of Two Board of Directors and Seven Committee Members
(Council Bluffs, IA) – The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, Christina Bateman of Atlantic, Iowa, and Kevin Cabbage of Stanton, Iowa. Bateman and Cabbage joined the Community Foundation’s 15-member board comprised of dedicated community members and leaders committed to improving the lives of all residents in western Iowa. The two began their three-year terms in May, with the option to serve a maximum of three terms.
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