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News · Clay County · Iowa

Clay County Fair releases attendance numbers

Community and events

The Clay County Fair has released an attendance update, but the total is not stated here.

Clay County Iowa DeskSep 26, 2026

News · Houston County · Georgia

New Echeconnee Creek park planned for Houston County

Community and events

A new park is planned along Echeconnee Creek in Houston County, with the project framed as part of a need for more parks.

Houston County Georgia DeskSep 26, 2026

News · McLean County · McLean · Illinois

Park district gets notices after 2025 tax-bill error

Community and events

The McLean County park district has received notices tied to makegood tax bills after an error involving its 2025 taxes.

McLean County Illinois DeskSep 25, 2026

News · Jefferson County · Arkansas

Jefferson County Expands Dolly Parton Book Program

Community and events

Jefferson County is expanding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library as part of an early-literacy effort tied to Give Like Dolly Day.

Jefferson County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

News · Fresno County · Fresno · California

Fresno church volunteer accused in case involving 3 girls

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Police say a Fresno church volunteer is accused of sex acts involving three juvenile girls.

Fresno County California DeskSep 25, 2026

News · Alameda County · Fremont · California

Newsom administration proposes renaming Fremont state park

Community and events

The administration says explorer John C. Fremont’s violence against Native Americans is the reason for removing his name from a state park.

Alameda County California DeskSep 25, 2026

News · Ogle County · Illinois

Freeport weighs stray cats as ballots and concerts take shape

Community and events

Freeport is discussing its stray-cat population as sample ballots are released and the Community Concert Association prepares for an upcoming season.

Ogle County Illinois DeskSep 25, 2026

News · Arkansas County · Stuttgart · Arkansas

Imagination Library sends books to nearly 82,000 Arkansas children

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The Imagination Library sent free books to nearly 82,000 children across Arkansas during September.

Arkansas County Arkansas DeskSep 24, 2026

News · Vanderburgh County · Indiana

Police say Indiana boy drowned while mother was intoxicated

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Police say a 3-year-old Indiana boy drowned in a pool while his mother was unconscious after drinking five tallboy beers.

Vanderburgh County Indiana DeskSep 22, 2026

News · Johnson County · Indiana

Survey finds employer concern over health benefit costs

Community and events

An Aspire Johnson County survey highlights employer concerns about rising health benefit costs.

Johnson County Indiana DeskSep 22, 2026

News · Okaloosa County · Destin · Florida

Destin, Okaloosa County Agree on Holiday Isle Park Management

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Destin and Okaloosa County have reached an agreement covering management of a 4-acre state park on Holiday Isle.

Okaloosa County Florida DeskSep 22, 2026

News · Nassau County · Fernandina Beach · Florida

Nassau library sets Saturday closures, Bryceville shutdown

Community and events

The Nassau County library announced Saturday closures at Fernandina Beach beginning Oct. 1 and the shutdown of its Bryceville branch.

Nassau County Florida DeskSep 22, 2026

News · Boulder County · Boulder · Colorado

Unseasonable weather affects produce at Boulder farmers market

Community and events

Unseasonable winter and spring conditions have affected farms and left some popular produce unavailable at Boulder County Farmers Market.

Boulder County Colorado DeskSep 20, 2026

News · Columbia County · Magnolia · Arkansas

Emerson Halloween Carnival set for afternoon of Oct. 30

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An Emerson Halloween carnival is scheduled for the afternoon of Oct. 30.

Columbia County Arkansas DeskSep 18, 2026

News · Shawnee County · Kansas

Shawnee County GOP targets library children's books

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The Shawnee County Republican Party has focused on books in a public library’s children’s section.

Shawnee County Kansas DeskSep 18, 2026

News · Champaign County · Champaign · Illinois

Landmarks Illinois to honor Champaign County heritage trail

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Landmarks Illinois is set to honor Champaign County’s African American Heritage Trail.

Champaign County Illinois DeskSep 18, 2026

News · Cherokee County · Kansas

Southeast Kansas highlights 13.2 miles of Route 66

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A southeast Kansas community is using the anniversary year to draw attention to its 13.2-mile stretch of the historic highway.

Cherokee County Kansas DeskSep 16, 2026

News · Kern County · California

Kern County libraries mark September card sign-up month

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Events are underway at Kern County libraries as September is recognized nationally as Library Card Sign-Up Month.

Kern County California DeskSep 15, 2026

News · Kent County · Delaware

Kent County considers pickleball facility at Big Oak Park

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Kent County is considering a new outdoor pickleball facility at Big Oak County Park.

Kent County Delaware DeskSep 15, 2026

News · Saline County · Benton · Arkansas

Benton committees set Sept. 15 review of three projects

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Benton committees are scheduled to review a Southwest Trail land swap, a police drone contract and park upgrades on Sept. 15.

Saline County Arkansas DeskSep 15, 2026

News · Navajo County · Arizona

Blue Ridge, fair discussed at PTLS council

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Blue Ridge and the Navajo County Fair were highlighted at a PTLS council meeting in a community-focused development.

Navajo County Arizona DeskSep 13, 2026

News · Boone County · Zionsville · Indiana

Zionsville plans ceremony marking 25 years since Sept. 11

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Zionsville is marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with a remembrance ceremony.

Boone County Indiana DeskSep 12, 2026

News · Nassau County · Yulee · Florida

Nassau library cuts affect three branches

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A Yulee group is asking the community to speak up before Sept. 28 about cuts affecting three Nassau County library branches.

Nassau County Florida DeskSep 12, 2026

News · Clay County · Florida

Clay County plans ceremony marking 25 years since 9/11

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Clay County will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a ceremony honoring first responders who died in the attacks.

Clay County Florida DeskSep 12, 2026

News · Nevada County · California

$1.26 Million Raised for 2026 Fair Youth Exhibitors

Community and events

Youth exhibitors at the 2026 Nevada County Fair are connected to raised for their participation.

Nevada County California DeskSep 12, 2026

News · Montgomery County · Montgomery · Alabama

Officials criticize branding of Montgomery’s $90 million water park

Community and events

Montgomery officials have described the city’s water park as a branding failure dating to the project’s beginning.

Montgomery County Alabama DeskSep 10, 2026

News · Kosciusko County · Warsaw · Indiana

Warsaw Plans Patriot Day Events for 25th 9/11 Anniversary

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Warsaw will mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with a parade, memorial ceremony and America’s Picnic.

Kosciusko County Indiana DeskSep 10, 2026

News · Crawford County · Arkansas

Crawford County Library Board discusses Act 372

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The Crawford County Library Board discussed Act 372 and rules governing state aid for libraries.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskSep 9, 2026

News · Lake County · Illinois

Man dies after rescue at Illinois Beach State Park

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A man died after being pulled from a lake at Illinois Beach State Park, prompting a call for lifeguards at the park.

Lake County Illinois DeskSep 9, 2026

News · Washington County · Washington · Kansas

Washington County Bans Fireworks Sept. 11 and 12

Community and events

A Washington County burn ban means fireworks will not be allowed on Friday, Sept. 11, or Saturday, Sept. 12.

Washington County Kansas DeskSep 9, 2026

News · Apache County · Window Rock · Arizona

Navajo Council members attend Apache Tribe’s 99th parade

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Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council and Legislative Branch staff participated in the White Mountain Apache Tribe’s 99th annual parade.

Apache County Arizona DeskSep 9, 2026

News · Ware County · Georgia

Ware elections board donates aged registrations to library

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The Ware County Board of Elections donated aged voter registrations to a library in a community records action.

Ware County Georgia DeskSep 9, 2026

News · Montrose County · Montrose · Colorado

Naturita Library to Host Local Food Stories and Poems

Community and events

Naturita Library is scheduled to host “A Love Affair with Local Food” during West End Stories & Poems on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Montrose County Colorado DeskSep 7, 2026

News · Citrus County · Florida

Carnival connection tied to Elvis filming in Citrus County

Community and events

A carnival connection may help explain why Elvis Presley filmed in Citrus County, though details of the link remain limited.

Citrus County Florida DeskSep 7, 2026

News · St. Johns County · Hastings · Florida

Hastings festival provides 250 backpacks for students

Community and events

The Hastings Back-to-School Festival provided 250 backpacks along with additional support for local students.

St. Johns County Florida DeskSep 6, 2026

News · Tazewell County · Morton · Illinois

Man in custody after explosion threat at Morton mobile home park

Community and events

A man is in custody after threatening an explosion at a mobile home park in Morton.

Tazewell County Illinois DeskSep 6, 2026

News · DeKalb County · Maple Park · Illinois

Maple Park Fun Fest set for this weekend

Community and events

Maple Park Fun Fest is scheduled for this weekend and will feature toilet bowl races, live music, a parade and other activities.

DeKalb County Illinois DeskSep 5, 2026

News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas

National Park College explores University of Arkansas merger

Community and events

National Park College is exploring a merger with the University of Arkansas system that could broaden degree programs and resources.

Garland County Arkansas DeskSep 5, 2026