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2nd Annual Porch Fest is This Sunday
The 2nd Annual Porch Fest returns to Jefferson this Sunday. Jefferson Matters Tower View Team Chair Deb McGinn says the event includes musicians playing on four porches in Jefferson, with the last concert taking place at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County. She talks about how the first year of Porch Fest went in 2023.
Coon Rapids’s Fourth Of July Celebration Kicks Off Wednesday Evening At City Park
The City of Coon Rapids is all ready for a complete two-day celebration for Independence Day, with a barbeque, live music, and fun for everyone. Starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5:00 p.m., down at the Coon Rapids City Park will be a free-will donation barbeque with proceeds benefiting the fire and EMS departments. The two organizations also sponsor the beer garden to coincide with the food. Live music by local talent, STUDIO 728, will kick off at 5:30 p.m., followed by 2 ½ GUITARS from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, playing various music genres. Thursday, the Fourth of July celebration will begin with a Patriotic Parade starting at 10 a.m. Before the parade, anyone can register a car, truck, golf cart, UTV, etc., on Main Street. This year’s route will be traveling up and down most of the streets within the city. The holiday will end with fireworks at dusk or around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Aquatic Center Park. The City of Coon Rapids invites everyone to come out to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with their annual celebration, starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5:00 p.m. With the rain and thunderstorms scheduled in the forecast, be sure to follow Coon Rapids, Iowa on Facebook for updates on schedule changes or cancelations.
Casey Fun Days Next Week
Casey’s annual town celebration is next weekend. Things begin Friday night with a bags tournament, with registration at 6pm and the tournament to start at 7pm, with live music from Acoustic Roads from 6-9pm, and a beer garden hosted by the Casey Service Club downtown. On Saturday, Casey Stampede Fun Run will start with a one mile walk/run at 7:30am and the 5K walk/run at 8am, and a breakfast benefitting Tori’s Angels starting at 7am.
A New Sidewalk-Cost-Share Program Is Available For Residents In Glidden
The City of Glidden is participating in a new program, allocating $30,000 to help residents repair or build sidewalks throughout town. The City council approved the sidewalk-cost-share program during the last meeting, but this has been discussed since December last year. City Administrator Brooke Peterson says the council was receptive to the idea in 2023 but just wanted to gather more information to see if this program would be a great fit for the Glidden community.
Fireworks Ordinances for the Main Towns of Guthrie County
The 4th of July is this week, and residents of the major towns of Guthrie County need to remember the ordinances related to fireworks. In Guthrie Center and Panora, fireworks are not allowed within city limits. For Stuart, fireworks are allowed from June 1st to July 8th, and can only be lit on private property. Additionally, fireworks can only be shot off between the hours of 9am and 10pm, except for July 4th and the Saturdays and Sundays directly preceding and following the holiday, when they are allowed between 9am and 11pm for Stuart residents to remember.
4th of July Fireworks Show in Jefferson is Moving to Another Location
After the past several years of having a free fireworks display at Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Jefferson, there will be a change of venue for this year. City Administrator Scott Peterson says a request from Wild Rose was made to the city to host this year’s free fireworks display at another location. He tells Raccoon Valley Radio, the city asked the Greene County Fair Board if they could move the fireworks show to the fairgrounds, to which the Fair Board agreed. Peterson appreciates the partnership with the Fair Board for this event.
Perry Public Library, Carnegie Library Museum announce July 2024 programs
Children’s Summer Library Program: June 1 – July 31. Are you ready for a summer full of adventure? The Perry Public Library offers exciting and engaging Children’s Summer Library programs for babies, preschoolers, and elementary-aged students all the way up to 5th grade! Each age group will enjoy regular, weekly meet-ups that include stories, activities, and even crafts. Plus, we’ll host special events and guests, including the Blank Park Zoo, ISU Extension, and the Do Art Comic Workshop! Every event will follow our summer theme of “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” inviting you to explore new places, ideas, and, of course, books. Be sure to visit our website at www.perry.lib.ia.us to learn all about how to register, participate, and enter to win amazing prizes. This is a free program, with three grand prizes for kids in preschool to 5th grade, including a chance to win a (Prize 1) an 18-inch Doll with Handmade Clothes and 2 Books, (Prize 2) a Botley Stem Robot and Lego Race Car Kit, or (Prize 3) A Kindle Fire Kids Pro. Children ages 3 and under in the Wee Wonders program will be entered to win a “Wee Wonders Choice” grand prize package. For more information, visit the library, or call 515-465-3569.
Strategic Plan for Next Phase of Recovery Following Tyson Foods Closure
The City of Perry is helping in any way possible to assist former Tyson Foods employees that were recently laid off following the closure of the plant in Dallas County. When Tyson made the announcement to close the Perry Pork Plant on March 11th, the City of Perry began this initiative called “PerryNext” to be a collective effort between the city, county, and state officials to work on the next steps in order to proceed. Perry City Administrator Sven Peterson shares that the city recently approved a scope of services with the company Bolton & Menk to help PerryNext on recovery strategies.
GDCDA’s Rachel Wacker Underscores Preparations Prior to the Recent Tyson Foods Closure
A representative from the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance outlines lessons learned while preparing for Tyson Foods shutdown this past Friday. Executive Director Rachel Wacker tells Raccoon Valley Radio that the organization serves all of Dallas County, but in Perry, the development alliance helps with the economic development portion to help with dealing with closures. She emphasizes that the goal is to focus on the aspects that are right in front of them.
FAA Grant Agreement for Snow Removal Project Accepted During Friday’s Perry City Council Meeting
The Perry City Council met on Friday instead of the normal Monday in anticipation of the 4th of July holiday on Thursday. The council discussed and accepted a grant agreement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for eligible funds going towards the Acquire Snow Removal Equipment project in the amount of $375,300.
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand to Visit Adair and Guthrie Counties Next Week
Adair and Guthrie Counties will be seeing a state official next Tuesday, July 9th. Sand will be at Greenfield City Park from 1:45-2:45pm, and at Mitchell Park in Guthrie Center from 3:15-4:15pm. He will be available to answer questions that constituents may have about some of the new bills that have been passed, and work to help bring information that those in attendance may be looking for. According to Sand’s office, a recent poll shows that he has the highest job approval rating and lowest job disapproval rating of any state official.
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