Winnebago Relay for Life mobilizes to fund cancer research
Communities in Winneba go County join the Winnebago County Relay for Life at the courthouse square Forest City this Saturday June 24 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Patty Hassebroek a Buffalo Center cancer survivor shares her melanoma story emphasizing early detection and sun safety. The Pink Warriors team led by Jen McGrady and Patty Hassebroek hosts food booths a dunk tank and activities with new recruit Max Schaefer and team members from Bethlehem Lutheran and other locals. The event features opening ceremonies Survivors lap reception at 5 30 p.m and a dinner for survivors.
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Pink Warriors
Buffalo Center
Lorie Bierle
Cheryl Baumann
Jen McGrady
Dolores Griffin
Liz Hedin-Schmidt
Linda Berhow
Amy Walk
Glenda Sapp
Alice van Horn LaMont
Claire Hinz
Felice Paden
Patty Hassebroek
Nate Hedin-Schmidt
Andrew Shaw
Winnebago County
Relay For Life
Courthouse Square
Forest City
American Cancer Society
Cyndi Winter
Hassebroek
Clark
Paige
McGrady
Schaefer
Bethlehem Lutheran
Shirley Hagenson
Max Schaefer
Isaiah Walk
Roy
Waldorf Atrium
Relay
Buffalo Center plans grand quasquicentennial festival schedule
Buffalo Center gears up for its 125th anniversary from Friday June 30 to Sunday July 2. The event features a Glow Run, parade, Opening Ceremony, live auction, school reunion, tours, helicopter rides, beer garden, street dance, kayak activities, and a full Sunday program with music, games, and a fireworks finale.
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Buffalo Center
N. Main
2Nd Ave
Post Office Park
Main Street
Heritage Town Center
Bison Field
First Reformed Church
Steve Lank
DJ Silk
Morgan Kahler
Buffalo Center Firemen
Vic Ferrari
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Lion’s Park
Carole Kettwick
Ming
Heritage Museum
Online auction launches for Quasquicentennial coins
Hallberg Auction of Buffalo Center hosts a 119 listing online sale of Quasquicentennial coins numbered six through 124 with starting bids at ten dollars. Bidding closes 5 p.m. Friday June 30 with winners picking up July 1 2 at the library and shipping available by call. Proceeds fund Buffalo Center beautification projects.
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Buffalo Center
Hallberg Auction of
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Buffalo Center Public Library
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Firework use prohibited in Buffalo Center city limits
The Buffalo Center City Council reaffirmed that most fireworks remain banned inside city limits despite a state law change allowing sales. The council noted the existing ordinance prohibits consumer and display fireworks, with only sparklers allowed under permit. The mayor exempts the Fire Department’s July 4 display annually.
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Buffalo Center
Lakota All School Reunion Registration Deadline
Lakota graduates and others must register by Thursday June 22 for the Lakota All School Reunion to be held July 22 at the Eagle Center starting at 5 PM The event costs 20 per person and attendees may bring guests Checks are payable to Lakota 125th and mailed to Reno Steele 4107 180th Ave Lakota IA 50451 Include name year of graduation if alumni and seating requests For more information contact Rena Steele at 515 886-2416 or rsteele wctatel net
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Eagle Center
Reno Steele
180Th Ave
Lakota
Rena Steele
Wctatel
Rake Tractor Ride Weekend Schedule and Fees
The 13th annual Rake Tractor Ride is set for Saturday with breakfasts at the Rake Fire Station from 6:30 to 9 a.m. and a 9 a.m. start. Riders visit Thompson, Thorpe Park for lunch, The Barn, Buffalo Center, and return to Rake for a 4:30 p.m. dinner. Costs include lunch at $5, dinner at $7, and a $35 driver’s fee covering noon and evening meals. contact Phil Benn at 641-566-3563.
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Rake
Thompson
Thorpe Park
Buffalo Center
Phil Benn
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