12th Annual Rake Tractor Ride Saturday
The 12th Annual Rake Tractor Ride is scheduled for Saturday June 25 with breakfast at the Rake Fire Station from 6 30 to 9 a m freewill donation open to the public. The ride starts at 9 a m and ends at 4 30 p m. driver application is 35 dollars includes noon and evening meal. Route and meal details are listed elsewhere in this Tribune. contact Phil Bennet at 641 566 3563 for more information.
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Titonka Indian Days Weekend Schedule Highlights
Titonka Indian Days runs Friday to Sunday with events listed elsewhere in this edition. Buffalo Center Public Library hosts Blank Park Zoo on Friday at 2 p.m. Go Team theme features live animals for preschool through sixth graders. Lakota Road Runners host Wednesday Bike Classic Car Night offering wings and a chance to win a free pizza.
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Buffalo Center Public Library
Blank Park
Des Moines
Lakota
Thompson First Responders press on amid dwindling EMT numbers
Thompson First Responders will continue to serve during health emergencies as Forest City Ambulance handles transport. With six new members this year but none EMT certified, the group will operate as first responders only, leaving transport to neighboring services in Thompson and surrounding areas.
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Andrew Shaw Thompson
Thompson First
Thompson Ambulance
Shirley Roth
Thompson First Responders
Roth
Forest City
Thompson
Buffalo Center
Lake Mills
Kim Norstrud
Jennifer Guthart
Kelli Hill
Norman Roth
Heidi Albrant
Meisha Pruisman
Mark Verplanck
Chelsey Adams
Nicole Roney
Audwin Reed
Adam Lackore
Rick Kofron
Dale Rayhons
Dispatch
Rayhons
Paul Armstrong
Buffalo Center Ambulance
Buffalo Cen
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Armstrong
Winnebago County Relay for Life Paints World Purple
The 2016 Winnebago County Relay for Life at Forest City courthouse square on Saturday June 25 runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with 21 teams including virtual contributors to American Cancer Society. Events include a dunk tank, 3 on 3 basketball, Lake Mills performers, opening at 4 p.m., survivors at 6 15 p.m., luminaria at 8 30 p.m., 5K Glow Run/Walk at 9 p.m. and fireworks finale at 10 p.m.
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Winnebago County
Relay For Life
Courthouse Square
Forest City
American Cancer Society
Bison Firecracker Days planned in Buffalo Center festivities
A four day Fourth of July celebration begins June 30 with a 5K Glow Run Walk. Registration at 8:30 p.m. at the NIB office. Events include a street dance July 2 with DJ Silk and G B Leighton Band, a brunch July 3 by the Ambulance Crew, and a July 4 parade at 1 p.m. in Lion's Park with games, human foosball, music, cornhole, a pie auction, and fireworks. Local groups host events across Heritage Town Center and Lion's Park. Contact Jesse Jensen 507-525-1830 and Jerry Wiedemeier 515-538-0110 for details.
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Buffalo Center
NIB
Main Street
1St St. NW
Silk
G.B. Leighton
Heritage Town Center
Lion’s Park
Jesse Jensen
BC Historical Society
Jerry Wiedemeier
NIHS
Buffalo Center Volunteer Fire Department
Little Bison Seeks to Buy Its Childcare Building
After 13 years in business Little Bison Childcare Center plans to purchase its building from Buffalo Center Development Corporation. The facility on the northwest corner of 2nd St NW in Buffalo Center is at full capacity with 76 children. A USDA loan is sought to fund the purchase and a public information meeting is scheduled for Monday June 27 at 6 p.m. at the center.
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Andrew Shaw
Little Bison Childcare Center
Buffalo Center Development Corporation
2Nd St. NW
Buffalo Center
Jennifer Gray
Little Bison
Jim Engle
Engle
Development Corporation
USDA
City Tightens Rules on Dangerous Dog Breeds
Buffalo Center City Council amended the dangerous animal ordinance to address mixed breed dogs. Owners can refute prohibited breed claims with DNA testing from a licensed veterinarian. any dog with more than 10 percent of prohibited breeds will be banned. The ordinance takes effect after publication June 22 following a first reading and waivers.
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Andrew Shaw
Buffalo Center
Matt Holmquist
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