Today's Events

• Reopening of the Mill
  Reopening of the Mill

  Begins: May 18, 2013
  Ends: May 18, 2013
  
  May 18, 2013-Sept. 14, 2013  reopening of mill for season, learn about "New Haven" (early Independence west side of river) Will be serving chili from 10am until they run out.  Come check out our local history! Saturdays 8-4pm  closed Mondays  Tues.-Fri. noon-4pm    volunteer on duty
• Reopening of the Farmer's Market
  Reopening of the Farmer's Market

  Begins: May 18, 2013
  Ends: May 18, 2013
  
  Shop Locally and support our local farmers.  The Farmer's Market reopens and will be open every Saturday at the Mill from 8am-12pm.
• Scrap for Strays
  Scrap for Strays

  Begins: May 18, 2013
  Ends: May 18, 2013
  
  The Buchanan County Animal Shelter is holding their 3rd Annual Scrap for Strays event from 8am-2pm.  In the parking lot of Norby's Distribution Center on 20th Ave. SW (former Wal-Mart location).  Please donate your scrap metal to help build a no-kill animal shelter for Buchanan County.  TVs and computers are NOT accepted.  For more information, please go to www.buchoas.org
• Tri-Rivers Waterfowler's Dinner
  Tri-Rivers Waterfowler's Dinner

  Begins: May 18, 2013
  Ends: May 18, 2013
  
  Tri Rivers Waterfowlers will hold a fundraising banquet at Wolfey's Wapsi Outback, 101 Water St., Quasqueton, on Saturday, May 18th.  This fundraising event will include a dinner, auction and prizes with a wide array of products, such as firearms, outfitter packages, hunting and outdoor related equipment, artwork and collectibles.  Games, Raffles and Social Hour starts at 5 pm with a Prime Rib Dinner at 6:30pm.  Proceeds will be used for local conservation projects.  Several ticket and sponsor packages are available.  Ticket order deadline is Saturday, May 11.  For tickets or information, call Wolfey's Wapsi Outback at 319-934-3445, Ronnie Wolfe at 319-350-9260, Doug Barske 319-238-2273 or Greg Simmons at 563-920-1793
• Believe 5k Run/Walk
  Believe 5k Run/Walk

  Begins: May 18, 2013
  Ends: May 18, 2013
  
  The 3rd Annual Believe 5K Run/Walk, honoring Audrey Fitzgerald, will be held on Saturday, May 18th, at Leinbaugh Field.  While bringing awareness to the Meningitis Foundations, the event this year is a fundraiser for the Independence High School Girl's Athletic Programs.  Pre-registration can be done at the Falcon Civic Center, Therapy  & Wellness Center, on the internet at freepdfhosting.com/8b8ebbd281.pdf or via the "The Believe 5K Run/Walk" Facebook page.
• Plant Sale
  Plant Sale

  Begins: May 18, 2013
  Ends: May 18, 2013
  
  The Quasky Garden Club Plant Sale will be held at the Quasky Legion Hall.  Hours are from 8-11am.  The sale will feature perennials as usual, but will sell herbs, vegetables, some unique Greenhouse finds, decorated birdhouses, bulbs and other garden related items.