May 26 - Summer Reading Kick-Off & Sign-Up

The calendar includes several Come & Go Craft Opportunities throughout the summer and Preschool Storytime on Fridays at 10am.

Get ready for a Farm to Table adventure packed with hands-on fun, animals, creativity, and plenty of reasons to keep kids reading all summer long.

Activities include: Maker Mondays, Game Days, LEGOs & Lunch, Weekly Story Times, and lots more!

Every Monday in June

June 1: Fly Guy Games

June 8: Movement Games & Origami / Sticker Tiles

June 18: Deb Mortensen Author Talk & How to Be an Illustrator

June 22: Who Would Win? & Games / Paint by Stickers

June 29: Dental Talk with BV County Public Health & Beading

Purchase raffle tickets for $1each at the Battle Creek Public Library. The Drawing will be held July 4th and announced before the fireworks.

Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math

• Tuesdays from 3-5pm
• Wednesdays from 10am-12noon

Please note, parent supervision is required.

Every Wednesday in June from 9:30am-11:30am for ages 5-12

Parents can register online or at the library.

Thursdays 4-6pm June through September under the canopy at the Cherokee Depot

Includes many area vendors with selections such as:

• fresh veggies
• home canned goods
• honey and beeswax-based skin care
• annual & perennial flowers
• handmade knit & crochet goods
• custom tumblers
• homemade bread

Free worskshop to learn about:

• budgeting
• managing debt
• saving
• building long-term financial confidence

RSVP is requested.

Take a free bus tour around Cherokee County to learn more about our county's diverse economy.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.

Every Thursday in June

June 4: Book Club book "The Summer Book Club" by Susan Mallery

June 11: Master Gardener Talk

June 18: Teen & Adult Book Talk & Nature Sticker Tiles

June 25: Teen & Adult Coloring & Blood Pressure Checks

Whether you’re coming for the parade, the car show, the kids corner, the bags tournament, or dancing the night away  — there’s something for everyone!

• Friday mornings in June & July
• Geared towards families with infants and toddlers, but elementary aged students are welcome
• Sign up is requested, but walk-ins are welcome.
• Please bring a towel to sit on.

• Every Friday morning
• Daycares and kids of all ages are welcome.
• Please bring a towel to sit on.

• Books, DVDs, and miscellaneous items for sale
• Open:
  • Friday, June 5 from 10am-4p
  • Saturday, June 6 from 9am-noon

Car Show & Trail Challenge Hosted by the Speculative Lodge #307 

Live Music "Raddle Trap" sponsored by Kee Live

Grilling by Cherokee County Pork Producers

Proceeds will support area foodbanks & Kee Live

Register floats, business, clubs & groups, and more online or contact the Primghar Cobblestone Days Committee.

Free class held the first Saturday of the month at 10am

Mats are available.

Includes Car Show, Meal, Kids Activities, Raffles, Sundaes, Auction, & more.

Volunteers are needed and can sign up at the Cleghorn Post Office.

Proceeds will be used for Community Center updates & repairs.

• Minions Movie at 3pm
• Dance Performance at 4:30pm featuring SB Dance & Choreography

Come to sing and dance your hearts out!

Godfather's Food Truck will be available starting at 6pm.

Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage and Bacon breakfast for a Free Will Donation

Classic Car Show too!

Pick up the book club book during the month of June.

There are 2 options to meet:

Thursday, July 2nd at 2pm or Tuesday, July 7 at 6pm

Rides start at 4pm on Friday & 1pm on Saturday.

The Chamber of Commerce and the Remsen Lions will be hosting BINGO both nights begin at 6pm at Beer City.

Presale tickets can be purchased at American Bank, Iowa State Bank and Remsen City Hall between June 15-19th.

Friday 3-8pm & Saturday 9am-3pm

Maps will be available in June at Iowa State Bank and Prairie Market.

• Menu includes Hamburger, Pork Burger, Hot Dog or Turkey Fillet sandwich, chips, salad, dessert, and drinks.
• The cost is $10 for adults and $6 for kids 8 and younger.
• Extra sandwiches are $3 each.
• To-go containers will be available.
• Proceeds will go towards equipment and the new fire station.

• For preschool - 6th grade
• Supper is provided nightly
• Registrations are requested by June 10.

Hosted by Memorial Presbyterian & Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Held Monday through Friday from 9am-12noon

Online registration is open now.

• Pork Producers will be grilling
• Free will donation

The Chamber Golf Classic supports a number of Cherokee community programs.

Several sponsorship and donation opportunities are available by contacting the Chamber office.

Western Iowa Pullers Classes, Plus Farm Classes starting at 5700#-16700#

Sign-in time from 9-10:30am, Pull at 11am

• $5 suggested donation per person
• Food & concessions available
• Listen over your car radio or bring a battery operated device.

Reserve your spot by June 20 by calling the Ida Grove Country Club (712) 364-2320.

Please contact an Ida County Cattlemen's Board Member with questions.

250 Years of America Celebration Concert with:

• Over the Border
• Gimikk
• Toby - a Tribute to Toby Keith

Line up at 9:30am with Parade to start at 10am

A free introduction to Welding & Skilled Trades in a safe, hands-on environment sponsored by RJ Thomas & Wetherell Manufacturing.

Tuesday & Thursday, July 7 & 9

Ages 10-13 -- 10am-12noon 

Ages 14-16 -- 12:30pm-2:30pm

There are limited spots available and preregistration is required.

Celebrating 250 years of freedom & 50 year years of festival fun - fun for the whole family!

Still accepting vendors, demonstrators, and entries

Different sizes & pricing available.

Registration deadline is September 19.