The Mt. Pleasant Evening Rotary is sponsoring a “blood drive” on Monday, July 17^th, from 2:30-5:30pm. This will be at the Van Allen Elementary school gym, 801 E. Henry St. Masks are optional for this event, and appointments are required.

To schedule, just call Don LeBlanc at 319-217-3484. Make sure to eat before donating and bring a photo ID with you.

July 1 – County Fair Deadline

Washington County 4-H/FFA members, leaders, and parents are reminded of the July 1 fair entry deadline.  Items due July 1 include:

*Online registration due through Fair Entry at http://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com  for

• Livestock/Animal Entries
• Surprise Design Flower Arrangement Classes
• Communication Events (educational presentations, share the fun, Pride of Iowa, working exhibits)

*Club Pride Boards due to Extension Office

*Washington County 4-H Scholarship applications

July 1 – State Fair Deadline

*State Fair livestock entries submitted online through Fair Entry at https://iowastatefair4hlivestock.fairentry.com .

For more information, contact the Washington County Extension Office, 319/653-4811, or check the web at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

The Fairfield Arts & Convention Center is proud to announce the return of the FREE Summer Outdoor Concert Series this month. Music lovers can catch some of the best Iowa bands every other Thursday night at 7:30 pm, starting from June 29th. So, save the date, grab your lawn chairs, and get ready to experience the best that summer in Iowa has to offer!

For those who have attended previous concerts, you know that these outdoor events are not to be missed. This year’s lineup features Jonas Magram Jazz on June 29th – one of Fairfield’s very own favorites. The band will serenade the crowd with their unique rendition of American Jazz Standards, made popular by none other than the legendary Sinatra himself. Prepare to be transported to a bygone era of jazz mastery and timeless classics.

On July 13th, in partnership with Classic 96 Live on the Square, we welcome Iowa darling Pieta Brown. Pieta’s unique blend of folk, blues, and country music has garnered her a national following and devoted fans everywhere she goes. Her music is emotional, honest and heartfelt, and she never fails to captivate crowds with her soothing voice and enchanting guitar skills.

July 27th is sure to be a hit with David Huckfelt, who will take the stage with a mix of indie bluegrass and Americana music. An Iowa native, Huckfelt is famous for his work with The Pines, and now brings his solo artistry back to his home state.

Finally, on August 10th, prepare to be blown away by Des Moines-based The Feel Right Band, who will be performing all your favorite songs from Pop, R&B, Soul, and Jazz. Led by Sharane Calister, who was a top 12 contestant on NBC’s The Voice in 2018, this band will have you grooving to their beats all night long.

So, gather your friends and family, bring along some snacks, and enjoy the free summer outdoor concert series at Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. All concerts will be held at 200 N. Main Street, Fairfield, and are scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is FREE to all, so bring your lawn chairs, your dancing shoes, and the whole family out to enjoy a night of fantastic live music under the open sky.

The free concert series is sponsored by Iowa State Bank & Trust Co; Farm Bureau Financial Services Agent & Financial Advisor Alex Kessel; Jefferson County Health Center; Gamrath-Doyle Insurance and Century Insurance.

June 22, 2023

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9:00 Tim Liechty, Relocating Belle Babb Mansfield statue from

Iowa Wesleyan University campus to Courthouse lawn

9:30 Caleb Waters, Conservation Monthly Update

10:00 Airport Road Vineyard Alcohol License

10:15 Shelley Van Dorin, Future regionalization of Public Health

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Marvin Brown SHIIP/SMP Counselor with Henry County Health Center will receive a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony held on July 7^th in Ottumwa.

Marvin will be honored with a 5-year service award by Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). Since 2018, Marvin has spent more than 1,300 hours providing guidance to individuals, families and caregivers on how to navigate their Medicare and identify plans and resources that work for them.

“Iowans take great pride in their deep and rich commitment for serving others—it’s in our DNA,” Gov. Reynolds said. “Iowa nice is the foundation of our state–you see it everywhere you turn– Iowans volunteering their time to help others and improve their communities and our state. It truly is an honor to be able to recognize these individuals for their meaningful acts of generosity through the Governor’s Volunteer Awards and inspire others to do the same.”

Kristen Griffith, SHIIP-SMP Director, shares “SHIIP-SMP Counselors are some of the best volunteers and people you could ever work with. They care deeply about their community members, and consistently go above and beyond to provide unbiased and trustworthy information helping individuals and their families navigate the complexity of Medicare.”

Kirsten Heerdt, volunteer coordinator and SHIIP site coordinator at Henry County Health Center, also shared her congratulations. “We are very fortunate to have Marvin share his time and talents with us. Over the last five years, he has helped hundreds of people feel more at ease while learning the world of Medicare.”

More than 500 awards are being presented this year during five ceremonies across Iowa. It is estimated that more than 150 communities in Iowa were served by this year’s honorees.

Coordinated by Volunteer Iowa, the Governor’s Volunteer Award program—now in its 39^th year—provides an easy way for Iowa nonprofits, charitable organizations, and government entities to honor their volunteers with a prestigious, state-level award. A complete list of award recipients and an electronic copy of this news release are available at volunteeriowa.org.