Back to School Bash Set for Next Week at North Iowa
The 6th Annual Back to School Bash at North Iowa Community School will be held Wednesday Aug. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the elementary playground. Hosted by the Links, the event offers games, food, and prizes free for all K-12 students and families. Donations of money, prizes, and school supplies are welcome at the school or via Jill Schutter at schutter northiowa.org for sponsor support and upcoming Links activities.
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Gas leak prompts evacuations in Buffalo Center
Construction crews ruptured a two inch gas main on 100 block of 6th Ave NW. Fire Chief Brian Blodgett says responders evacuated homes downwind within 100 meters, shut off gas and electricity, and Alliant Energy restored service after hours without injuries. Multiple agencies assisted, praise for crew actions.
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Meat and Music Spectacular heats up Buffalo Center Saturday
The 2nd annual Meat and Music Spectacular comes to downtown Buffalo Center on Saturday August 13 featuring BBQ, cupcake, salsa and Bloody Mary contests plus live music by Steve Lang and the Vic Ferrari Band. Events run from 5 a.m. meat check in to 11:30 p.m. with food, drinks, contests, and performances organized by North Iowa Betterment and local Quasqui Committees.
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Pool to Host Glow Swimming Thursday Night
The Buffalo Center Swimming Pool opens Thursday night for Glow Swimming. Families with children five and under are invited from 8 to 8 30 p.m. and all ages from 8 30 to 10 30 p.m. Admission is five dollars, including glow swimming, popcorn, a cookie, and a drink. Funds go to pool updates. No pool passes accepted.
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Pick Up Scratch Cupcakes Friday at City Hall
Orders for Scratch Cupcakes from the Buffalo Center Swimming Pool fundraiser can be picked up Friday August 12 between 1 and 3 p.m. at Buffalo Center City Hall.
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Coffee at Buffalo Center Library Saturday morning
The Buffalo Center Public Library hosts a Saturday morning coffee on August 13 from 9 to 10:30 attended with breads coffee cakes and cinnamon rolls for a free will donation. Proceeds support reading projects at the library.
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North Iowa begins new school year with walk-in enrollment
North Iowa Community School gears up for fall with walk-in registration held last Thursday. Supt Cory Myer calls the day successful and expects enrollment to be similar to last year as families move in and out. Official counts occur in October. High school starts Tuesday, August 23 and elementary through middle school begin Thursday, August 25.
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