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Iowa HWY 141 Garage Sale Will Be Held Friday & Saturday
A huge annual garage sale is happening across many cities in the state of Iowa later this week. The Iowa Highway 141 Garage Sale will be occurring all day on Friday and Saturday as it runs from Sloan to Grimes. There are several towns within Dallas County that the sale will pass through including Perry, Dawson, Bouton, and Woodward.
From historic dive bars to a luxe jazz bar, 5 places to get drinks in Ames
When you are in the mood for a drink, Ames has a large selection of establishments to choose from. We have a list of five of our favorite Ames bars, including a Prohibition-style jazz club, a wine bar with great non-wine options, a speakeasy and dive bars. Noir ...
Perry Parks & Rec Preparing for Debut Two-Week Summer Festival
Perry Parks and Recreation is ramping up for an inaugural event, starting next week. The organization states that the first two-week summer festival is set to happen from August 5th-16th. According to Perry Parks & Rec, several activities will be taking place including trips to the park, activities in the gym, and swimming in the pool. The time of the festival will be from 7am to 5pm with breakfast, lunch and a snack being served, but parents are welcome to pack pre-made meals for children.
ISU Insect Zoo Tomorrow at Washington Public Library
Join the Washington Public Library as they bring back a favorite activity for the Summer Reading Program. The ISU Insect Zoo will be returning tomorrow to the Library. The Zoo will be available for viewing from 2 to 4 pm in the Nicola Stoufer Meeting Room. The Insect Zoo will fill 6-7 eight-foot tables with live animals and preserved insect displays. The display is hands-on and interactive. The come-and-go format allows participants to walk through, look, and ask questions at their own pace. The displays are staffed with 2-3 people to help participants handle the animals, discuss facts, and answer questions. This event is free and open to the public.
Teachers train puppies to be permanent therapy dogs in schools
Students within the Perry Community School District in Iowa will have new classmates starting this fall: Kona and Sunshine Shimmer. The two puppies are currently being trained by Perry Middle School teachers to become permanent therapy dogs for the school district. They'll first need to pass a test to get a Canine Good Citizen license. That certification will allow them to be in school hallways permanently.
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