Coming Events

Marengo horseshoe league

Any persons interested in pitching horseshoes this summer are invited to take part in the Marengo summer horseshoe league. The court is located at the city shelter/park near Iowa Valley Elementary. Everyone will pitch at 6 p.m. Tuesday evenings, beginning May 23 and again May 30.

These two nights will be for organizing a system based on the number of pitchers and to establish the summer schedule. Official league play begins Tuesday, June 6, and runs through August. Beginners welcomed; instruction offered in how to hold the shoe, where to stand, how to score and more. Contact Ron Stanerson at (319) 430-0028 for more information.

Pioneer Heritage Museum opening

The Iowa County Pioneer Heritage Museum, Marengo, will open for the season Saturday, June 3, with a free grill lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The museum and grounds are located at 675 East South St., Marengo, and will remain open until 4 p.m. for the public to tour. Special exhibits this year include wedding dresses from the past and Mildred Benson, author of the “Nancy Drew” books.

Meals from the Heartland

Meals from the Heartland will package 30,000 meals from 10 a.m. to noon June 3 at Lutheran Interparish School, Williamsburg. Community support is encouraged. The event is sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. Please contact the church office to volunteer, make a monetary donation or with any questions at (319) 668-1266.

HLV Alumni Meeting June 24

The annual alumni meeting and banquet for Hartwick, Ladora, Victor, St. Johns and HLV will be held Saturday, June 24, at the Victor American Legion Hall. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7:15 p.m. Cost of the meal is $20 per person. RSVP by June 9 to Bernie McGuire, 5585 North St., Bettendorf, Iowa 52722. Checks can be made payable to HLV Alumni Association. Please include your year of graduation.

Benton County

Flea Market in Van Horne

Birds of a Feather will host its second annual flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3. There will be vendors both at Birds of a Feather and indoors at the Community Center. This is the same day as townwide garage sales in Van Horne and Newhall.

Belle Plaine garage sales

Belle Plaine will hold citywide garage sales Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3. Lists will be available at the Country Foods Bulletin Board on Wednesday, May 31.

Senior Dining Menus

Belle Plaine and Marengo Senior Dining

Monday, May 22: Pepper steak, baked potato/sour cream, California blend veggies, fresh fruit, chocolate pudding, dinner roll.

Tuesday, May 23: Cook’s choice.

Wednesday, May 24: Italian baked fish, roasted red potatoes, vegetable, fruit salad, ice cream.

Thursday, May 25: Roast turkey, sweet potatoes, escalloped corn, cinnamon applesauce, bar.

Friday, May 26: Breaded chicken on pretzel roll, lettuce/tomato, vegetable pasta salad, melon.

For reservations, please call (319) 444-3135 in Belle Plaine and (319) 642-5817 in Marengo.

North English and Millersburg

Monday, May 22: Pizza, veggie, fruit, milk.

Tuesday, May 23: Barbecue pork sandwich, sweet potato fries, veggie, fruit, milk.

Wednesday, May 24: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, veggie, fruit, dessert, milk.

Thursday, May 25: Closed.

Friday, May 26: Fish fillets, potato wedges, veggie, fruit milk.

Please call ahead one day for reservations and carryout, (319) 664-3283.

(Submit coming events at: Melinda.Wichmann@southeastiowaunion.com)