The Mills County Public Health Nursing Service will be holding an Immunization and Blood Pressure Clinic on Friday, July 30th between 8:30 and 11 am at the Mills County Public Health office in Glenwood.  For more information, please call 712-527-9699

The Shenandoah Public Library will have a free class on Friday, July 30th at 9 am at the Iowa Works Job Service Office in Shenandoah, on how to access resources for searching for a job, going back to school and taking standardized tests.  For more information, please call the Library at 712-246-2315.

The Clarinda Lied Public Library will have a Luau on Friday, July 30th between 11:30 am and 1 pm at 100 E. Garfield Street in Clarinda.    There will be free food, entertainment and gifts.  Bring the whole family.  For more information, please call 712-542-2416.

The Civil War Veteran's Museum in Nebraska City will be open to the public on Friday, July 30th, Saturday, July 31st and Sunday, Aug. 1st between Noon and 4 pm.  For more information, or to schedule a tour, please call 402-873-7079 or 402-209-0551.

The 1st Annual Battle of the BBQ Cook-off will be on Friday, July 30th on the Main Street in Corning.  Beer Garden will be open between 3 pm and 2 am, DJ will start at 4 pm and Street Dance will be between 9 pm and 2 am.  FFQ meals will be served to the public starting at 4 pm.  For more information or rules and cook packets, please call 712-621-1524 or 712-621-0546

Early registration reservations and payments  for the Essex Labor Day Celebration for Antique & Flea Market Vendors must be postmarked by Saturday, July 31 to qualify for the discounted rate.  Visit www.essexiowa.com for registration forms.  Registrations are due by Friday, August 27 for anyone registering after the early deadline.

Celebration Iowa is sponsoring a community concert at the Villisca High School gym on Friday, July 30th at 7 pm.

The Atchison County Liberty Theater in Rock Port, MO. will present "Thoroughly Modern Millie" on July 30th and 31st and Aug. 1st, 6th, 7th and 8th.  Showtime 7:30 Friday and Saturday, Sunday Matinee at 2:30 pm and Dinner Theater 6 pm for Saturday performances.  For more information or to make reservations, please call 660-744-5599 or 660-253-0143.

A Juvenile Diabetes Research Fundraiser Dance/Auction will be on Friday, July 30th between 8 pm and 12 am at Wibholm Hall in Clarinda, Iowa.  $5 cover charge, Kids under 12 free.  Band John Marriott with Phil Forney and the Dixie Cadillacs will play.  For more information or to make donations, please call 712-542-4040.

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Red Cross Loess Hills Chapter in Council Bluffs on Saturday, July 31th between 7:30 am and 12:30 pm.   For more information, please call 402-341-2723.

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the American Legion in Avoca on Saturday, July 31th between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm.   For more information, please call 402-341-2723.

The Revolutionary War Veterans Association will sponsor " Project Appleseed, 2-Day Marksmanship Clinic" on at 8:30 am, Saturday, July 31st and Sunday, August 1st at Catalpa Creek, Farragut, Iowa.  For more information, visit appleseedinfo.org or call 712-246-3423.

The Members of the Vote YES for the Library Committee will have a meeting about the Library bond issue on Saturday, July 31st between 10 and 11 am at the Shenandoah Public Library auditorium.

The Welch Foundation will sponsor the Becky Hoenshel Relay for Life Tennis Tournament on Saturday, July 31st and Aug. 1st at 6pm at the Welch Tennis Center in Shenandoah.  For more information or to register, please call 712-246-1485.

The 18th annual Walnut Optimist Club's Antique City Car Show will be on Sunday, August 1st on the Main Street in Walnut.  Registration will be between 8 am and Noon.  For more information, please call 712-784-3892 or 712-784-2320.

The Decendants of Benjamin Franklin and Sarah Patrick Burroughs will celebrate their annual Burroughs Potluck Dinner Reunion on Sunday, August 1st between 9 am and 5 pm at the Rose Garden in Shenandoah.  For more information, please call 712-246-2693 or 712-583-3548.

The 11th Annual Coalminers Reunion will be on Sunday, August 1st in Carbon, Iowa.  Church on the Hill will be at 10 am, Potluck Dinner will be at Noon ( table service and drinks provided), afternoon entertainment and the public is welcome. 

A Benefit for Lanie Martinek will be on Sunday, August 1st between 11 am and 2 pm at Antique John's in Clarinda.  Free will donations will be accepted.  The benefit will include a Dinner, Bake Sale and Raffle. 

A ATV Sled Pull will be on Sunday, Aug. 1st at the Taylor County Fairgrounds in Bedford, Iowa.  Gates open at 11 am and Pull starts at Noon.  Proceeds will go to Tinker Tots Preschool.  For more information, please call 816-261-6033.

The Newton/Avoca Historical Society will host a Reception for Mark & Debra Hopkins, AHST New Superintendent on Sunday, August 1st between 2 and 4 pm at the Newton/Avoca Museum in Avoca.

The Nodaway Valley Historical Museum will have a speaker on "Barn Quilts of Grundy County, Iowa" on Sunday, August 1st at 2 pm at the museum in Clarinda.  For more information, please call 712-542-3073.

All 7-12th graders are encouraged to attend the Stanton Youth Group Planning Meeting at the Nimrod's house, 506 Broad Avenue in Stanton on Sunday, August 1 at 6pm.

Space Mission Bible Camp will be at the Trinity Presbyterian Church beginning Sunday, August 1st thru Friday, August 6th between 6:15 and 8:15 pm at the church in Clarinda.  All children age 2 thru 12 are welcome.  For more information, please call 712-542-2987.

The Missoula Children's Theatre will be holding auditions on Monday, August 2nd between 9 am and Noon at the Wilson Performing Arts Center in Red Oak for the play "The Jungle Book".

A Retirement Party has been planned for Bonnie Ward on Monday, August 2nd at 2 pm at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah.  The community is invited.

The former employees of the Thomas D. Murphy/Jii Sales Company will have a Dinner and Social Hour on Saturday, August 7th at Johnny's Steakhouse in Red Oak.  Social hour will be at 5 pm with Dinner at 6 pm.  Please RSVP by August 2nd by calling 712-623-9336.

The Southwest Iowa Theatre Group's production of "I Love A Piano" will be holding auditions on Monday, Aug. 2nd and Tuesday, Aug. 3rd at the Park Playhouse in Shenandaoh.  For more information, please call Terry McIntosh at 712-246-5651.

The Members of the Vote YES for the Library Committee will have a meeting about the Library bond issue on Monday, Aug. 2nd between 7 and 8 pm at the Shenandoah Public Library auditorium.

The Oakland Senior Center will hold a Pillow Cleaning Service on Tuesday, Aug. 3rd between 9 am and 3 pm at the Senior Center in Oakland.   All proceeds will benefit the Oakland Senior Center.

The Lied Public Library in Clarinda will have a volunteer on hand to help individuals with computer questions at the library on Tuesday, August 3rd and Thursday, August 5th between 11 am and 1 pm.  For more information, please call 712-542-2416.

Family and Friends of Thelma Dowell, formerly of Coin, will be having a Card Shower for Thelma's 95th Birthday on Thursday, August 5th.  Cards may be sent to:  Thelma Dowell, 708 W. Thomas #106, Shenandoah, Iowa  51601.

Free Techno Movie Class will be held at the Tarkio Resource Center Basement on Wednesday, Aug. 4th between 11 and Noon in Tarkio, MO.  This is a free class to elementary students.

The Memorial Baptist Church in Shenandoah will have a Hot Dog Feed on Wednesday, August 4th  at 6 pm followed by a free movie showing of "Apple Dumpling Gang".   This is a sign up night for Vacation Bible School which is Aug. 8th thru aug. 12th.  For more information, please call 712-246-5165.

The Mound City Community Summer Blood Drive wil be on Thursday, August 5th between 2 and 6 pm at the Christian Church Basement in Mound City.  For more information, please call 660-442-5352.

The Pickering Lions Club will present the 73rd Annual Pickering Horse Show on Friday, Aug. 6th at 7 pm and Saturday, Aug. 7th at 10 am and 6 pm in Pickering, MO.  For more information, please call 660-562-3920.

The Relay for Life Event "Pink Night at the Sidney Rodeo" will be on Saturday, August 6th at 7:30 pm.  A collection will be taken to benefit the West Page/Fremont Relay for Life.

The Grace Evangelical Church will sponsor the " Moonlight 5K-Run and Fun Walk" in St. Joseph, MO. on Friday, Aug. 6th at 9 pm.  All proceeds will go to the Catholic Charities Crisis Pregnancy Program of St. Joseph.  For more information, 816-279-2090.

The Sidney High School Student Council 2nd Annual Rodeo Fun Run or Walk on Saturday, August 7th at the Sidney High School.  Registration opens at 7 am and Run/Walk will begins at 8 am.  For more information, please call 402-297-9839.

The Maryville Garden Club will conduct their annual Iris Sale on Saturday, August 7th between 7 am and 11 am at the Mary Mart Shopping Center in Maryville.  The Club will use proceeds to help support volunteer activities.

The Shenandoah Medical Center will be holding Free Childbirth Education Classes on Saturday, August 7th between 9 am and 4 pm, for expectant mothers and their partners at the center in Shenandoah.  For more information, please call 712-246-7391.

The Corning Fine Arts will open with a new monthly rotating exhibition series with ceramic artists Amy Nelson and Tracy Shell on Saturday, August 7th between 1 and 3 pm at 706 Davis Avenue in Corning, Iowa.  This exhibit will run through the month of August.  For more information, please call 712-309-5603.

Bedrock 2010 - Youth Submission Summit will be on Saturday, Aug. 7th at 1 pm at the United Christian - Presbyterian Church in Bedford.  For more information, please call 712-523-3151.

The College Springs Presbyterian Church One Day Bible School will be on Saturday, Aug. 7th between 1 and 5 pm at the church.  The theme will be Noah's Ark and a Hot Dog Roast to follow the short program.

Shenandoah Public Library will host a presentation on "Hot Rod Repair" on Saturday, August 7 at 4pm.  Cruise Night in the Library Parking will follow at 6pm.  Anyone with any type of display vehicle is welcome to bring it to show.  For more information call Carrie at 712-246-2315. 

The 98th Annual Old Settlers Picnic will be on Saturday, Aug. 7th and Sunday, Aug. 8th at the Hancock Memorial Park in Hancock, Iowa.  Food stands, Carnival Games, Ball Games, Kid's races, Inflatable Maze, Parade , Beer Gardens, Antique "Iron" Display and Benefit Auction is just some of the activities for this 2 day event.

The Glenwood First Christian Church will present The Grateful Heart Quartet in concert on Sunday, August 8th at 10:15 am at the church.

The Zion Congregational Church in Treynor will be holding a registration party on Sunday, Aug. 8th at 2 pm for the new J-Force Elementry Ministry for kids in K-5 and their families at the church.  Free food, free games, live music and bounce house will be some of the activities provided.

An Open House in the honor of Esther J. Shirley Bond's 80th Birthday will be held at the Gathering Place in Sidney on Sunday, August 8th between 2 and 4 pm.  No gifts please.

Silver City Library will host their annual ice cream social at the fire station on Sunday, August 8 from 5 till 8pm.

The Memorial Bible Church will have a Vacation Bible School "Saddle Ridge Ranch" Sunday, August, 8th thru Thursday, August 12th between 6 and 8:30 pm at the church in Shenandoah.  This is for children Age 5 thru Grade 6th as well as Special Adults.  For more information, please call 712-246-5165.

The Villisca Advent Christian Church will have their 7th Annual Clothing Give-away on Monday, August 9th thru Sat. August 14th, at the church located at 300 South 2nd Avenue in Villisca.   There is no charge for any of the clothing, however a can of fruit or vegetables for the Villisca Interchurch Food Pantry would be appreciated.  Please call the Villisca Advent Christian Church at 712-826-4662 for event hours.

The UNL Kimmel Education & Research Center will sponsor the I2E Club, Venture Capital & Leadership meeting on Tuesday, August 10th at 5:30 pm at the UNL Kimmel Education & Research Center in Nebraska City.  For more information, please call 402-873-3166.

Free Techno Movie Class will be held at the Tarkio Resource Center Basement on Wednesday, Aug. 11th between 11 and Noon in Tarkio, MO.  This is a free class to elementary students

A Regional Business Resource Forum will be held in Red Oak on Thursday, August 12th between 9:30 and 11:30 am in Room 111 at Southwestern Community College, 2300 North 4th Street in Red Oak.  For more information about this forum, please contact Shannon Chase with USDA Rural Development at 515-284-4663.

Student registration will be held at Stanton Community School for grades K-12 on Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 7am until 8pm.

Farragut Community Day Celebration will be on Saturday, August 14th.  The day will begin with a slow pitch softball tourney at 7 am, BBQ Cookoff, tractor show, Sumo Wrestling, parade at 1 pm, games in the park, draft horses, Community Supper at the firestation between 5 and 7 pm, golf cart rodeo,and finally a street dance at 9 pm.

The 1st Annual Rock-A-Thon, to rock away Alzheimer's will be at Glen Haven in Glenwood on Saturday, August 14th between 8 am and 2 pm.  Lunch will be provided.  Free will donations will be accepted, with all proceeds to go to the Alzheimer's Association.  For more information or to register, please call 712-527-3101.

The Maryville High School Class of 1994 will host a fundraising Golf Benefit for " Deryk Degase and Abrielle Neff Foundation" on Saturday, August 14th at the Mozingo Lake Golf Course in Maryville, MO.   Registration will be at 8 am with the Shot Gun Start at 9 am.  For more information, please call 913-220-4596.

The Persia Fire and Rescue Annual Garden Tractor and Tractor Pull will be on Saturday, August 14th at 1 pm at the Persia Ball Park.  Proceeds will go to the Persia Fire Department Equipment fund.  For more information, please call 402-290-1426.

The Minden United Church of Christ will have an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 15th between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm at the church in Minden.  Free will donations will be accepted.

A Community Prayer Meeting for the Stanton School will be on Sunday, Aug. 15th at 6 pm at the Stanton School flagpole.

The Stanton Public Library Ice Cream Social will be on Tuesday, August 17th between 5 and 7 pm at the Halland Village Community Room in Stanton.  Free will donations will be accepted.  Proceeds will help purchase Children's Books.  Matching funds from Adams-Montgomery Thrivent Chapter # 30558.

The IWCC Football Fights Hunger, Blue and White Scrimmage will be on Tuesday, August 17th at 5 pm at the Clarinda High School Football Field.  Entry fee will 1 canned food item per person.    There will be face painting with IWCC Cheerleaders and Rocky the Reiver and a BBQ Social by the Page County Cattlemen.  For more information, please call the IWCC Clarinda Campus at 712-542-5117.

Stanton Community School will hold an open house at the Elementary School on Tuesday, August 17 at 6pm.

Free Techno Movie Class will be held at the Tarkio Resource Center Basement on Wednesday, Aug. 18th between 11 and Noon in Tarkio, MO.  This is a free class to elementary students

Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale at Lied Public Library in Clarinda during library hours on Thursday, August 19 and Friday, August 20.

The monthly meeting of the Lied Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 pm at the Clarinda Library.

The Essex Community Club August meeting will be on Thursday, August 19th at 7 pm in the Community Room in Essex.  For more information, please call 712-453-0002.

The Maitland - Graham American Legion Post #256 will have a K.C. Strip or BBQ Pork Ribs Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 21st at 4:30 pm at the Legion Building in Maitland, MO.

The First Christian Church will have an Annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 21st between 5 and 7 pm at the church in Shenandoah.  Free will donations will be accepted.

The Nebraska City Community Foundation Fund will sponsor the "Celebrate Nebraska City" Street Dance on Saturday, August 21st between 7 and 11 pm around the courthouse lawn in downtown Nebraska City.

The 2nd Annual Fremont County Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament will be on Sunday, August 29th at 9 am at the Wilds Golf Course in Barlett, Iowa.  For more information, or to register please, contact the Fremont County Sheriff's office at 712-374-2424.