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IOWA CITY ? A float trip focusing on freshwater mussels is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 on the Iowa River Water Trail beginning at Sturgis Ferry Park in Iowa City and ending at the Hills Access near Hills.Mussel expert Jennifer Kurth will be along to explain the natural history of what are sometimes called freshwater ?clams.?Freshwater mussels might look like rocks, but they are living creatures that ...

RICHLAND ? Richland Public Library?s summer reading program will offer an opportunity for participants to learn about ?the critters that live beneath our feet? from 3-4 p.m. July 23 at the library.The visit with Ranger Pie Reighard from the Keokuk County Conservation Board will be followed by stories, games, crafts and a snack from 4-4:45 p.m.The program is geared for children in kindergarten through fifth ...

TUESDAYFairfield Municipal Band Concert, Central Park, 8 p.m. Thanksgiving in July donations for The Lord?s Cupboard.Van Buren County Fair, Van Buren County Fairgrounds, Keosauqua. Information: 319-293-3745.Eagles Auxiliary, Fairfield Eagles Club, 7 p.m.N.E.S.T. Classes, Jefferson County ISU Extension Office, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call 472-4166.H.E.L.P.S. Club, Fairfield Foursquare Church, weigh-in, 5:30-6:20 p.m.; ...

Noah?s Ark Animal Foundation is hosting a microchip and vaccine clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the shelter.The clinic is open to the public.Micro chipping by a licensed veterinarian is $25; registration of the chip is free.Rabies vaccinations, as well as yearly vaccinations for both dogs and cats, are offered for $15 each. Dog vaccines include DA2PP, Bordatella. Cat vaccines include FVRCP.All ...

IOWA WESLEYAN COLLEGEMOUNT PLEASANT ? Several area students completed their degrees in May and received their diplomas from Iowa Wesleyan College.From Eldon: Kathryn Streeby, bachelor of music education.From Fairfield: Tyler Anderson, bachelor of science in business administration.From Farmington: Dillon Smith, bachelor of science in business administration; and Dana Smith, bachelor of science in art education...

VFW AUXILIARYThe Ladies Auxiliary to Dimmitt-Vorhies Post 2271 met July 8 at the post home, with nine members present.The charter was draped for Arlene Peiffer. A memorial donation will be sent to cancer aid and research in her name.The audit was read and approved.The historian?s book was presented to President Joyce Countryman.Donations will be sent to Voice of Democracy, Patriot?s Pen, Patriotic Art, ...

PACKWOOD ? The Packwood Lions Club will host an ice cream social from 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the Packwood Community Center.Homemade ice cream and brownies will be served.Proceeds will be donated to Iowa KidSight.Iowa KidSight is a joint project of the Lions Clubs of Iowa and the University of Iowa, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, dedicated to enhancing the early detection and treatment of vision ...

Dennis and LuEtta Fulton of rural Stockport celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 1.Dennis Fulton and LuEtta Wilhelm were married July 1, 1963, in Fairfield.They have two children: Melanie Heckethorn of Stockport and Marlin Fulton of Delta, Colo. They also have seven grandchildren.

Fairfield Park and Recreation Department is offering a Little Tumblers class for toddlers and early preschoolers.The class for boys and girls 18 months through 4 years of age is designed to help the children begin to develop skills in balance, coordination and socialization.Parents or caregivers will accompany their children on various gymnastics apparatuses. A portion of the class will be reserved for free ...

Fairfield Community School District is serving a free lunch to all children ages 2-18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday through Aug. 9 at Pence Elementary School.The menu for the coming week is:Monday ? BBQ Ribb on bun, oven fries, green beans, applesauce, milk.Tuesday ? steak nuggets, bread and butter sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, peaches, milk.Wednesday ? smoked turkey and cheese on ...

The Fairfield Senior Citizen Center has listed its menu for the coming week.Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Fairfield senior center and at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Lockridge senior center.Monday ? baked fish, tarter sauce, oven-roasted baby potatoes, butter beans, oranges and pineapple.Tuesday ? Swedish meatballs, noodles, spinach, mandarin oranges, Waldorf salad.Wed...

MONDAYVan Buren County Fair, Junior Miss and Fair Queen competitions, 6:30 p.m., Van Buren County Fairgrounds, Keosauqua. Information: 319-293-3745.Blood Drive, Roosevelt Recreation Center, 1-5 p.m. Appointments: 472-6159.Adult Swimming Lessons, Session 1, through Thursday, Roosevelt Aquatic Center, 8-8:45 p.m. For information and registration: 472-6159 or www.fairfieldparksandrec.org.Tiny Tots Swim Lessons, ...