HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR AREA… Washington County Fair runs July 31st through August 5th. See you at the Fair! Bike Rodeo for Dodge County is happening on Saturday, August 1st, at the Scribner Fairgrounds from 10am-noon. There will be games, helmets, an obstacle course, and prizes. The Sweet Corn Festival is on Sunday, August 2nd, from 4-7pm at the Outside Carson Civic Center in Tekamah. Entry is free. There will be music, a sweet corn eating contest, food, a bounce hous

Here’s what’s happening in the Blair area Faith Community: Movie & Meal is coming up August 2 at 5pm at Christ Lutheran Church. The movie is Overcomer. The meal theme is picnic. Bring a side dish to share. Community Prayer Network is coming up August 3 at 7pm at 310 Eastgate, Blair. It is a time of prayer for our community, nation, and world. Pack the Pantry is a drive-thru food drive in the Family Fare Parking Lot on Saturday, August 8, from 8am-noon to support the Washingto

Gary Leon Dowling was born on November 8, 1939, Gary died on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at his home in Missouri Valley, Iowa at the age of 86 years, eight months, and 18 days. Visitation will be Friday, August 7, from 10-11 am at Grace Community Fellowship followed by memorial service starting at 11. Gemma Rae Owen was born on April 19, 1959, to Ann Haner. Gemma grew up in the Woodbine, Iowa area. Gemma passed away at her home on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 67 years, thr