What to Know Before You Go to the Iowa State Fair
The 2025 Iowa State Fair is here! Here are a few things you should know before you go to the fair.
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Rodeo Week in downtown Sidney
The Sidney Iowa Rodeo celebrated with a Saturday of events in downtown Sidney on Aug. 2 with vendors and events in advance of the final performance of the 2025 rodeo.
Jaschke inspired by youth, seeks to continue rodeo career
This year’s Sidney Iowa Rodeo Queen, Lauren Jaschke of Slater, Iowa, finds inspiration in interacting with youth and looks forward to a career in agriculture and agriculture education while continuing to drive forward with her rodeo ambitions.
Rodeo Week culminates on Saturday in downtown Sidney
The Rodeo Committee announced 22 vendors signed up for rodeo week! The Sidney Iowa Championship Rodeo kicked off Tuesday, July 29, and the final night for 2025 is Saturday Evening, Aug. 2!
Iowa Beef Center announces new director
When Aimee Wertz-Lutz was working as a post-doctoral research associate in ruminant nutrition and nutritional physiology at Iowa State University, she likely didn’t see Iowa State as part of her professional career. After all, she would soon be headed to South Dakota State University as a faculty member in the animal and range sciences department, then to ADM Animal Nutrition as a manager of ruminant nutrition research, followed by serving as ruminant nutritionist for Devenish Nutrition (North America.)
Colonial Theater celebrates, expresses gratitude
The Colonial Theater is celebrating and expressing gratitude after an outpouring of community support has the theater nearing its goal for fundraising to replace the theater’s projector, allowing for continued service.
Civil War Reenactment
You may have recently heard a little boom, or a few of them, as the town served as the host site for a Civil War Lunch and Learn event. The event had a great turnout with attendees witnessing the firing of a civil war cannon. Organizers send thanks to the city for its support of this program! Additional thanks go out to Jimmy Briggs for his knowledge and displays of Civil war items, and Bill Somervell for his knowledge, time and cannon. Submitted by Teresa Crecelius.
Battle with the Bulls sets sights on 2025
Just over a month ago, the dust settled over another thrilling Battle with the Bulls, hosted by Gold Buckle Productions on June 27 and 28, 2025. Over two action-packed nights, fans were treated to top-tier bull riding, intense bull fighting, fast-paced barrel racing, and the always-entertaining mutton busting. Each event kept the crowd on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Southwest Iowa Community Foundations Fall Program open
The Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted from organizations providing charitable services in seven counties: Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, and Shelby. Page and Crawford counties participate in proactive grantmaking during the fall rather than accepting applications. More than $430,000 is available across the seven listed counties in this grant cycle, and those interested in a breakdown of the funding can learn more at swiowafoundations.org.
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports serious injury tractor vs. pedestrian accident, OWI arrest
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious injury accident on July 18, 2025, at approximately 5:28 p.m., in the 100 block of Clay Street in Farragut.