Annual Fly Van Buren set June 18 in Keosauqua

KEOSAUQUA ? Join the Villages of Van Buren for the 16th annual Fly Van Buren June 18.

The fly-in breakfast will be 7-10 a.m. at the Keosauqua Municipal Airport in the historic Villages of Van Buren County. The Keosauqua Lions Club will be serving an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-10, free for children under 5, and all pilots who fly in get a free breakfast.

The Ottumwa Radio-Control Flyers will be demonstrating their flying skills with remote-control airplanes, which are approximately one-fourth scale of the full-size aircraft. Indian Hills Aviation Department will have information about pursuing a career in aviation. The Air Evac Helicopter will be on display.

Door prizes will be two airplane rides for a later date.

All children under 12 will receive a free 32-ounce fountain soda from Circle B Convenience store in Keosauqua.

Admission is free; bring a lawn chair. Breakfast will be served rain or shine, but all other activities are dependent on weather. For more information contact the Villages of Van Buren at 800-868-7822, 319-293-7111 or www.villagesofvanburen.com.