Tuesday

The Louisa County Fair in Columbus Junction features the Horse Show at 6pm and the Bill Riley Talent Show at 6pm! The Cattlemen are serving lunch and you can find ice cold watermelon!  Here is a list of activities for today: 7:00am - 9:00am - Agriland F/S Breakfast (SB) 10:00am – Poultry Show (PB) 10:00am […]

Wednesday

The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market under the Wright Family Pavilion at McMillan Park features local, fresh produce, crafts, baked goods and just about something new every week.  The Farmer’s Market is open from 4p-6p and on Saturday mornings from 8:30a-11a.  The Calvary Baptist Church invites all to a free concert featuring Tim Zimmerman & The […]

Thursday

The Louisa County Fair features Stock Car Races in the Grandstand at 7pm tonight!  Bingo starts at 2pm and here's more: 7:00am - Kent Nutrition Exhibitor’s Breakfast (SB) 9:00am - Beef Show (SB) 10:00am - Reading on the Patio (YCP) 10:30am - Conservation Program (YCP) 11:30am - Conservation Program (YCP) 12:00pm – 6:00pm – Knockerball […]

Friday

The Salem Farmer's Market on the square in Salem is from 4:30pm - 7:30pm!  Pick up fresh produce, baked goods, check out the crafts and more! Fairfield Treasure Hunt Weekend - today and Saturday - is a celebration of savings, local pride, and treasure-hunting fun! This year's event is a pirate-themed selfie challenge and features […]

Saturday

The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market under the Wright Family Pavilion at McMillan Park features local, fresh produce, crafts, baked goods and just about something new every week.  The Farmer’s Market is open from 8:30a-11a and on Wednesday afternoons from 4p-6p.  The Oakland Mills Nature Center "At the Park" adventure is Family Fun Fishing from 9am […]

Sunday

The West Point Farmers Market in the Park is from 9am - 1pm and today is Walljasper Vet clinic Donation Drive!  The Lee County ISU Extension office is sponsoring a Kiddie Korner at the extension office!  Here is a list of more activities at the West Point Farmers Market: 10am Fit Lee County Wilson Bros/Bentley's […]

Monday

The Rural Restoration Project is hosting a housing forum from 6:30pm - 8pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant (902 S. Walnut St.) Three speakers will present on housing supply, affordability, and quality.  The public can provide input and ask questions. The Des Moines County Fair is wrapping up with breakfast this morning […]

Tuesday

Today is the last day to preregister for a Basket Weaving class at the Oakland Mills Nature Center!  The class is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.  The conservation staff will show how to weave a basket from willow branches with embellishments.  This event is recommended for ages over 10.  To preregister, […]