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Introvert Book Club

Want to join a book club but just don't have the time for a regular meeting? Just looking for a great book recommendation? This is the book club for you! Each month there’s a new book selection, but there’s never a meeting. Copies of the monthly book selection are available at the library information desk. The October book of the month is, "A Secret History of Witches" by Louisa Morgan.

Click HERE for the Facebook event page!

Gory Stories True Crime Book Club

NOW ON TUESDAYS! 
Do you love true crime? Join our monthly Gory Stories Book Club! Bring your lunch and join other true crime addicts to discuss a new book each month and share our favorite books, podcasts, & documentaries! Copies of the book can be picked up at the library information desk. The October book selection is "Bright Young Women" by Jessica Knoll.

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

2024 UTV Tour Schedule

2024 UTV Tour Schedule Uhlenhopp Arboretum & Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve 
Please call 641-792-9780 to reserve your spot. 
Each tour is one hour long & can accommodate 5 people. 

OCTOBER JACOB KRUMM NATURE PRESERVE
Wednesdays 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Thursdays 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

SATURDAYS
Uhlenhopp | May 18th, July 6th, September 28th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve | June 8th, October 12th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

Posted by: Conservation

2024 UTV Tour Schedule

2024 UTV Tour Schedule Uhlenhopp Arboretum & Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve 
Please call 641-792-9780 to reserve your spot. 
Each tour is one hour long & can accommodate 5 people. 

OCTOBER JACOB KRUMM NATURE PRESERVE
Wednesdays 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Thursdays 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

SATURDAYS
Uhlenhopp | May 18th, July 6th, September 28th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve | June 8th, October 12th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

Posted by: Conservation

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION | 45 mins each Thursday for 16 weeks

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION | 45 mins each Thursday for 16 weeks

Starting September 12th, 2024

Every Thursday

12:30pm for 45 minutes

Classes held for 16 weeks

Jasper County Community Center, 2401 1st Ave E, Newton, IA

Please register with Jasper County Nutrition at 641-792-7102

To complete your enrollment a Navigator will call you after you have registered for class

or you may contact Iowa Community HUB at 515-365-1285 by phone or email

info@iacommunityhub.org

Call Stephanie Labenz with any questions: 515-650-9505

Fall Family Campout

Scouts and their families will have a camping weekend full of activities, adventures and fun!

Click HERE for the Facebook event page!

WooHoo for Year 2!

Come out October 5 to celebrate our 2 years at Fore Seasons! Tank Anthony Band will be playing outside (weather permitting) from 7pm-10pm! We will have Food Trucks available during this time. There will be a $10 cover to get in! You won't want to miss it!! 

Click HERE for the Facebook event page!

Fall Family Campout

Scouts and their families will have a camping weekend full of activities, adventures and fun!

Click HERE for the Facebook event page!

Iowa Caregivers Conference

Click HERE for all of the information!

Liberty Avenue Campus Bond Project | Virtual Town Hall

Liberty Avenue Campus Bond Project | Virtual Town Hall

Join us online and hear more about the bond vote that will be on the November 5th ballot! We're here to answer your questions!

Zoom Meetings:
October 8th at 6:30pm
https://zoom.us/j/91368331692?pwd=hq46svjVWK6k6eBoZk6dntUQhqCuYL.1
Meeting ID: 913 6833 1692
Passcode: 864755

2024 UTV Tour Schedule

2024 UTV Tour Schedule Uhlenhopp Arboretum & Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve 
Please call 641-792-9780 to reserve your spot. 
Each tour is one hour long & can accommodate 5 people. 

OCTOBER JACOB KRUMM NATURE PRESERVE
Wednesdays 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Thursdays 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

SATURDAYS
Uhlenhopp | May 18th, July 6th, September 28th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve | June 8th, October 12th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

Posted by: Conservation

Maternal Health Meeting (subgroup of Jasper County Cares)

Maternal Health quarterly meeting. This meeting was moved from September 11. Contact Jana for more info. 

Posted by: Public Health

Jasper County Cares Coalition

Jasper County Cares is an organization made up of numerous organizations that meet once a month to network and evaluate gaps in service in Jasper County.

If you would like more information, please email jaspercocares@jasperia.org.

Posted by: Public Health

2024 UTV Tour Schedule

2024 UTV Tour Schedule Uhlenhopp Arboretum & Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve 
Please call 641-792-9780 to reserve your spot. 
Each tour is one hour long & can accommodate 5 people. 

OCTOBER JACOB KRUMM NATURE PRESERVE
Wednesdays 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Thursdays 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

SATURDAYS
Uhlenhopp | May 18th, July 6th, September 28th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve | June 8th, October 12th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

Posted by: Conservation

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION | 45 mins each Thursday for 16 weeks

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION | 45 mins each Thursday for 16 weeks

Starting September 12th, 2024

Every Thursday

12:30pm for 45 minutes

Classes held for 16 weeks

Jasper County Community Center, 2401 1st Ave E, Newton, IA

Please register with Jasper County Nutrition at 641-792-7102

To complete your enrollment a Navigator will call you after you have registered for class

or you may contact Iowa Community HUB at 515-365-1285 by phone or email

info@iacommunityhub.org

Call Stephanie Labenz with any questions: 515-650-9505

Liberty Avenue Campus Bond Project | Town Hall in Baxter

Liberty Avenue Campus Bond Project | Town Hall

Come and hear more about the bond vote that will be on the November 5th ballot! We're here to answer your questions!

October 10th at 6:30pm in Baxter, Community Building/City Hall
 

2024 UTV Tour Schedule

2024 UTV Tour Schedule Uhlenhopp Arboretum & Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve 
Please call 641-792-9780 to reserve your spot. 
Each tour is one hour long & can accommodate 5 people. 

SATURDAYS
Uhlenhopp | May 18th, July 6th, September 28th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve | June 8th, October 12th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

Posted by: Conservation

Baxter Shooting Sport 1st Annual Trap Shoot

We are excited to announce the 1st annual Baxter Shooting Sports open trap shoot!

This event is a part of our fundraising efforts to support our team. All money raised will go to the kids for ammo and entry fees during the season. Please come and enjoy a day of shooting! 

Divisions for shooters:
Youth 12 yearsand under 
Jr. 13-18 years
Sr. 19 years and up 
***Cash prize for 1st place****

Pre register now $30
Registration the day of $40

To pre-register please fill out the form in the comments and mail form and check to 
Erica Hiemstra
6679 hwy F17 W
Baxter,IA 50028
If using venmo please put your name, age, address, and phone number in the comment section. 
venmo: @ehiemstra

Click HERE for the Facebook event page!

MiDiv Time Trials Championship Series (tentative)

We are proud to announce the 2024 MiDiv time trials schedule. There still are a few things in the works, but wanted to get this out to you for planning purposes ASAP. You will notice a few changes for 2024. There are more 6 session weekends then ever before ! The July High Plains event with Rocky Mountain region is a great way to experience the Iconic Colorado track. Hallett and Iowa Speedway are coming back to the schedule. Last but not least, We have added endurance racing this year at Hastings and Hallett. Looking forward to a great year. 

Hope to see you at the track !! 

2024 SCHEDULE

June 1st – June 2nd @ Ozarks International raceway
5 MiDiv TT sessions/Group

July 6th - July 7th @ High Plains Raceway
Hosted by Rocky Mountain region

August 10th @ Hastings Motorsports park
6 MiDiv TT sessions/Group + HPDE 4 sessions/Group + Endurance (2 Sprints/4 hrs.)

September 21st @ Raceway Park of the Midlands
6 MiDiv TT sessions/Group + HPDE 5 session/Group
(Double points weekend)

October 12th @ Iowa Speedway (TENTATIVE)
6 MiDiv TT sessions/Group+ HPDE 5 sessions/Group

November 9th @ Hallett (TENTATIVE)
6 MiDiv TT sessions/Group + HPDE 5 sessions/Group + Endurance (2 Sprints/4 hrs.)

Click HERE for the Facebook event page!

Second Annual Tour de Pumpkin Bike Ride

This year, the ride will start by the bison sculpture in Prairie City's Entryway Park, travel over to Monroe and then return back to Prairie City. An additional "Bison Loop" to the Neil Smith Prairie Refuge is being offered those wanting a longer and more challenging ride.

Ride at your own pace, enjoy the fall scenery and make sure to check out everything that Prairie City and Monroe have to offer!! All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Friends of the Red Rock Prairie Trail for trail improvements and necessities.

Register for the event by clicking Tickets below or with this link:
https://forms.gle/W1aU7vau7qCuS8Bp9 

Click HERE for the Facebook event page!

Baxter Fall Market

Join us for our THIRD seasonal market here in the amazing community of Baxter, Iowa. After our first Fall Market followed by our Summer Market, we are ecstatic to keep this wonderful tradition going. We can't wait to have more information to share with you all and we can't wait to see our amazing vendors again!

VENDOR APPLICATION:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdVLIe1PrT.../viewform 

Click HERE for the Facebook Event page!

Iowa's Lost Titatic History

What do an orphan train rider, a kidnapper, a missionary, and a farmer have in common? All had ties to Iowa, and all were passengers aboard the ill-fated Titanic on the fateful night of April 15, 1912, when the ocean liner sank. Join historian, Darcy Maulsby on a remarkable journey as she brings these unforgettable stories from the "ship of dreams" back to life. This program is free to attend and open to the public.

Click HERE for the Facebook event page!

2024 UTV Tour Schedule

2024 UTV Tour Schedule Uhlenhopp Arboretum & Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve 
Please call 641-792-9780 to reserve your spot. 
Each tour is one hour long & can accommodate 5 people. 

OCTOBER JACOB KRUMM NATURE PRESERVE
Wednesdays 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Thursdays 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

SATURDAYS
Uhlenhopp | May 18th, July 6th, September 28th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve | June 8th, October 12th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

Posted by: Conservation

2024 UTV Tour Schedule

2024 UTV Tour Schedule Uhlenhopp Arboretum & Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve 
Please call 641-792-9780 to reserve your spot. 
Each tour is one hour long & can accommodate 5 people. 

OCTOBER JACOB KRUMM NATURE PRESERVE
Wednesdays 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Thursdays 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

SATURDAYS
Uhlenhopp | May 18th, July 6th, September 28th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve | June 8th, October 12th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

Posted by: Conservation

Salem Witch Trials

In 1692 more than 200 people were accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts; 20 were executed. Why? What happened to create such hysteria? Were the accusers possessed? Experiencing delusions caused by eating spoiled grain? Discover the real story behind the Salem Witch Trials with historian Kathy Wilson. This program is free to attend and open to the public. 

Click HERE for the Facebook event page!

2024 Virtual Alzheimer's Education Series

2024 Virtual Alzheimer's Education Series open to public on ZOOM!
https://www.alz.org/iowa/helping_you/programs-event-calendar

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION | 45 mins each Thursday for 16 weeks

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION | 45 mins each Thursday for 16 weeks

Starting September 12th, 2024

Every Thursday

12:30pm for 45 minutes

Classes held for 16 weeks

Jasper County Community Center, 2401 1st Ave E, Newton, IA

Please register with Jasper County Nutrition at 641-792-7102

To complete your enrollment a Navigator will call you after you have registered for class

or you may contact Iowa Community HUB at 515-365-1285 by phone or email

info@iacommunityhub.org

Call Stephanie Labenz with any questions: 515-650-9505

Liberty Avenue Campus Bond Project | Town Hall in Newton

Liberty Avenue Campus Bond Project | Town Hall

Come and hear more about the bond vote that will be on the November 5th ballot! We're here to answer your questions!

October 17th at 6:30pm in Newton, Admin Building, Large Conference Room, 315 W. 3rd St. N.
 

Roanne Cash and John Leventhal at Newton Theatre

Join us for a magical evening with the legendary Rosanne Cash! Witness her brilliant performance at the upcoming event. Get your tickets now at https://www.ticketshelper.com/performers/rosanne-cash and secure your spot for a night filled with unforgettable music and incredible energy. Don't miss this chance to experience the magic of Rosanne Cash live in concert! #RosanneCash #LiveMusic#ConcertExperience 

Click HERE for the Facebook Event page!

Downtown Colfax Halloween Walk

Downtown Colfax Halloween Walk is October 22 6PM-8PM in Downtown Colfax

Click HERE for the Facebook page!

Liberty Avenue Campus Bond Project | Virtual Town Hall

Liberty Avenue Campus Bond Project | Virtual Town Hall

Join us online and hear more about the bond vote that will be on the November 5th ballot! We're here to answer your questions!

Zoom Meetings:
October 22nd at 6:30pm
https://zoom.us/j/97485928298?pwd=C56yKfjSqb1o73wbiJrAt7lxEsaVFi.1
Meeting ID: 974 8592 8298
Passcode: 356165

2024 UTV Tour Schedule

2024 UTV Tour Schedule Uhlenhopp Arboretum & Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve 
Please call 641-792-9780 to reserve your spot. 
Each tour is one hour long & can accommodate 5 people. 

OCTOBER JACOB KRUMM NATURE PRESERVE
Wednesdays 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Thursdays 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

SATURDAYS
Uhlenhopp | May 18th, July 6th, September 28th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve | June 8th, October 12th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

Posted by: Conservation

2024 UTV Tour Schedule

2024 UTV Tour Schedule Uhlenhopp Arboretum & Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve 
Please call 641-792-9780 to reserve your spot. 
Each tour is one hour long & can accommodate 5 people. 

OCTOBER JACOB KRUMM NATURE PRESERVE
Wednesdays 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Thursdays 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

SATURDAYS
Uhlenhopp | May 18th, July 6th, September 28th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve | June 8th, October 12th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

Posted by: Conservation

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION | 45 mins each Thursday for 16 weeks

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION | 45 mins each Thursday for 16 weeks

Starting September 12th, 2024

Every Thursday

12:30pm for 45 minutes

Classes held for 16 weeks

Jasper County Community Center, 2401 1st Ave E, Newton, IA

Please register with Jasper County Nutrition at 641-792-7102

To complete your enrollment a Navigator will call you after you have registered for class

or you may contact Iowa Community HUB at 515-365-1285 by phone or email

info@iacommunityhub.org

Call Stephanie Labenz with any questions: 515-650-9505

Liberty Avenue Campus Bond Project | Town Hall in Kellogg

Liberty Avenue Campus Bond Project | Town Hall

Come and hear more about the bond vote that will be on the November 5th ballot! We're here to answer your questions!

October 24th at 6:30pm in Kellogg, Amboy Grange Building, 220 High Street

October Plant Swap

Plant swap table will be provided at this event! Please bring healthy pest free plants and make a swap accordingly! This event also will be the last TPD pack a box of the year 2024! You get to pick out four plants for $25 
 

Click HERE for the Facebook event page!

Secondary Shop Open House | Jasper County Engineer

Liberty Avenue Campus Bond Project | Town Hall and Secondary Shop Open House!

Come and hear more about the bond vote that will be on the November 5th ballot! We're here to answer your questions!

Secondary Shop Open House | October 29 | 6pm-7pm | 4800 Liberty Avenue

2024 UTV Tour Schedule

2024 UTV Tour Schedule Uhlenhopp Arboretum & Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve 
Please call 641-792-9780 to reserve your spot. 
Each tour is one hour long & can accommodate 5 people. 

OCTOBER JACOB KRUMM NATURE PRESERVE
Wednesdays 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Thursdays 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

SATURDAYS
Uhlenhopp | May 18th, July 6th, September 28th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve | June 8th, October 12th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

Posted by: Conservation

2024 UTV Tour Schedule

2024 UTV Tour Schedule Uhlenhopp Arboretum & Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve 
Please call 641-792-9780 to reserve your spot. 
Each tour is one hour long & can accommodate 5 people. 

OCTOBER JACOB KRUMM NATURE PRESERVE
Wednesdays 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Thursdays 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

SATURDAYS
Uhlenhopp | May 18th, July 6th, September 28th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve | June 8th, October 12th, 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 

Posted by: Conservation

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION | 45 mins each Thursday for 16 weeks

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION | 45 mins each Thursday for 16 weeks

Starting September 12th, 2024

Every Thursday

12:30pm for 45 minutes

Classes held for 16 weeks

Jasper County Community Center, 2401 1st Ave E, Newton, IA

Please register with Jasper County Nutrition at 641-792-7102

To complete your enrollment a Navigator will call you after you have registered for class

or you may contact Iowa Community HUB at 515-365-1285 by phone or email

info@iacommunityhub.org

Call Stephanie Labenz with any questions: 515-650-9505