As summer is starting, the Nodaway News Leader wants to alert everyone to upcoming fairs, festivals and events in Nodaway County. NNL will publish more information about each event in the weeks before it. This is a good opportunity for Nodaway Countians to enter the dates on their calendars. • June 11 – Midwest Percentage Pony Pullers,
The Midwest Percentage Pony Pullers will be at the fourth annual Pickering Pony Pull featuring miniature horses, starting at 7 pm, Saturday, June 11 at the Pickering Horse Arena. Sponsored by the Pickering Lions Club, the cook shack will start serving at 6 pm.
The Elmo Fish Fry is from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, June 11 at the Elmo Community Building. Besides fish, there will be fried chicken, potatoes, salads and drink. Cost is $12; children 12 and under are $5. Proceeds go toward community service projects. Sponsored by the Elmo Community Betterment.
The first annual poker run will begin with registration at noon, the ride to start at 1 pm, Saturday, June 11 at Eagles Bearcat Aerie 3669, 29997 US Highway 71, Maryville. It is in memory of Bryan Arnold. Poker hand and meal is $20, additional is $5. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and
The Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) will be hosting Family Fishing Day from 1 until 8 pm, Saturday, June 11. This event is free and open to the public, which will be at the refuge pond, located near the outdoor classroom at the main entrance to the auto tour at Highway 159.
The Maryville Market officially opened for the season at 8 am, June 4. The market will be open every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm. It will feature a variety of vendors and food trucks each week, alongside live entertainment on The Hangar flight deck, located on South Main. Ravenwood will also be having
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The Burlington Jct. American Legion Post will hold a supper from 5 to 7 pm, Friday, June 10 at the American Legion Building in Burlington Jct. The supper will feature ham and scalloped potatoes, green beans, drink and dessert. Cost is $10 for children 6 to adults; children 5 and under are free. Sponsored by
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