Rodeo fans in southwest Iowa got a taste of freestyle bullfighting a year ago and they’re about to get even more. Bullfighters Only, an elite team of bullfighters, will showcase nine members during a five-night battle in Sidney, at Iowa’s Championship Rodeo, Tuesday, August 2 through Saturday, August 6. “The committee told me last year
The Northwest Missouri Beebusters monthly meeting is 7 to 9 pm, Monday, August 8, at the Nodaway County Administration Building. Anyone interested in bees is welcome to attend. For more information, visit northwestmissouribeebusters.com.
Skidmore Community Betterment will meet at 6 pm, Monday, August 8, at Newton Hall, Skidmore. Interested individuals are invited to attend.
The Parnell American Legion Post 528 will hold a fundraiser breakfast from 8 am to noon on Sunday, August 7, at the Legion Hall. Donations will be accepted.
The Ravenwood United Methodist Church will serve breakfast from 8 to 10 am, and lunch from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Saturday, August 6, in the church fellowship hall. Donations will be used for church and parsonage repairs.
Tri-C Community Action Renewal Team is sponsoring community garage sales for Clyde, Conception and Conception Jct., Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6.
County residents can save money on back-to-school shopping during the tax holiday Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7. Clothing, school supplies and computers are exempt from sales taxes during this time. For more information, visit dor.mo.gov/business/sales/taxholiday/school/.
The 79th annual Pickering Horse Show, sponsored by the Pickering Lions Club, has family fun planned. Beginning at 6 pm, Friday, August 5, entertainment includes Marty Mincer playing ragtime piano and the K Bar J Big Creek Stageline. The draft horse pull will follow. Admission is $6. Events are scheduled for 10 am and 6
Charles “Charlie” Osborn, 75, Ravenwood, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. A memorial service will be at 2 pm, Saturday, August 6, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, 206 East South Hills Dr., Maryville. The family will greet visitors at 1 pm. Memorial contributions can be made to the Nodaway Humane Society.
Darlene Ricker, 94, Mt. Ayr, IA, died Friday, July 29, 2016, at the Clearview Home, Mt. Ayr. Services were Wednesday, August 3, at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home, Mt. Ayr. Pastor Darin Dolecheck officiated. Memorial funds will be established by the family for the HCI Hospice and the First Christian Church. Arrangements were under the direction of
