AMANA — Two award winning wineries in the Amana Colonies, Fireside Winery and White Cross Cellars along with Midwest Leather and Fudge Factory announce July 24 as the date for Pairings: An Evening of Wine, Mocktails and Small Bites. This is the fourth year for this popular event that ...

DES MOINES — From mouthwatering Fair favorites and thrilling rides to live entertainment, Blue Ribbon competitions and unforgettable family fun, all 11 days of the 2026 Iowa State Fair are packed with memory making moments. Discover new attractions, exhibits and experiences for an ...

July 8-11 - 2026 Central Iowa Fair July 8 Morning Cards, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Afternoon Cards, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.- Marshalltown Senior Citizens Center Free sack lunch provided by Community Meal Organization, Melbourne Library, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gordon Flesch Company Open House-Gordon ...

The Marshall County Road Department has closed the 2600 mile of 255th Street as of July 6 for the purpose of replacing a culvert. Work is expected to be completed by 4 p.m. on July 8. There is not a posted detour route. For more information call the Road Department at 641-754-6343.

LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on July 6, 2026. Corn: $3.93 - 4.09 Soybeans: $11.34 - 11.41 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 86 Yesterday's Low 67 Last High 80 Last Low 70 Precipitation Through 7 ...

Street preservation work in the form of HMA crack sealing continues tomorrow on July 7. Work areas: East Ingledue Street from South Second Avenue to South Third Avenue Richard Lane from South Sixth Street to Wauconda Road East Riverside Street from North Center Street to North Second ...