In Brief

Preregister for the Landowner’s Prescribed Fire Workshop to be held Feb. 13.

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 13, 2025 at the Lee County Conservation Center at Heron Bend Park in Montrose the Prescribed Fire Workshop hosted by The Great Rivers Conservation Alliance of Southeast Iowa will be held. This workshop is geared toward landowners who are interested in using prescribed fire as a management tool for prairies and woodlands, although anyone 18 and older may attend. Volunteer fire fighters are also encouraged to attend and may find this class helpful in responding to wildfires. Preregistration is required, and space is limited. Participants can register and pay online at https://www.tri-rivers.org/new-events. Contact Muscatine County Conservation at 563-264-5922 or conservation@muscatinecountyiowa.gov with questions. The $25 fee includes class materials, coffee, rolls, and a catered lunch. Registration and morning refreshments will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the workshop starting at 9 a.m.

Jan. 25: New London VFW Post 7641 Catfish and Chicken Dinner

5-7 p.m. Catfish $13 and Chicken $9 per person dinners are available. Dinner Includes: Roll & Choice of 2 Sides. Sides: French Fries, Baked Beans & Coleslaw. All white meat chicken is available for $9 as well. These dinners are served every second and fourth Saturday evenings. Take out is available as well. Enjoy an evening meal at home or at the VFW.

Feb. 1: Tiger Shooting Sports Fundraiser

5:30 p.m. The Tiger Shooting Sports Team will hold its annual Banquet and Fundraiser. The event is being held at the VFW in Mount Pleasant. Social time begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7. Banquet tickets are $25. The dinner includes 2 meats, 2 sides, rolls and dessert. Many activities and raffles are part of the evening. The Banquet is just 2 weeks away. Get your tickets soon. Students age 11 and under are free. This is a great family event. Auction items are needed and there are early gun raffle tickets available. Plan to attend and learn about this fast-growing national sport.

Feb. 2: Friends of Geode First Quarter Meeting

2 p.m. Friends of Geode will meet in the Bob Dodds Meeting Roin in Danville. day, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. in the Bob Dodds Meeting Room in Danville. Find out what is happening with the concession building. Great progress is being made. We will be discussing ways to meet a $15,000 matching grant challenge from a private donor. Every member is welcome and everyone’s support is appreciated.

Feb. 2: Groundhog Day

Have some fun. Get out and see if you can catch your favorite groundhog. Predict the future onset of Spring!

SAVE THE DATES

Keep an eye on the calendar. Support our young people and their activities.

Mar. 7-8 Shrek NLHS Spring Musical

Tiger Pantry

Tiger Pantry hours: Thursdays — 3:30-6 p.m. Saturdays — 9-11 a.m.