Events

Union Pacific’s steam locomotive Big Boy will make a 15-minute stop at the Ninth Avenue crossing in Belle Plaine from 12:15 to 12:30.

Tuesday, Sept. 10

Registration for the Welcome to Medicare seminar offered by the Compass Memorial Healthcare SHIIP counselors is due. The seminar will be Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 6-8 p.m. in meeting room A of the Williamsburg Public Library, 300 W. State St. Call 319-642-8046 to register.

Williamsburg Kiwanis will host a blood drive at St. Mary’s Hall, 102 East Penn Street in Williamsburg from 11:30 a.m. .to 5 p.m. Call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code KiwanisWilliamsburg. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Wednesday, Sept. 11

The Benton County Community Foundation will host a public grant workshop to discuss the 2024 grant cycle. Set for 6 p.m. at Blairstown City Hall, the workshop will cover the grant guidelines, budget template and application and will provide grant writing tips. Individuals, especially those interested in applying for a 2024 grant, are encouraged to attend the workshop and should register to attend at cfneia.org/news/events/benton-workshop-24. The 2024 FCCF application period opened September 1. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. Oct. 15.