America 250

Clear Lake July 4th Celebration

A six-day celebration featuring a patriotic parade, live music, carnival, fireworks over the lake, and family activities.

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A Celebration of the Reed-Niland Corner

Explore this historic gas station, cafe, and motel as we celebrate a new beginning with Silly Sally, a 12-time state champion fiddler and local, David Bellegant

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Honoring 250 Years of Heroes

Start Memorial Day weekend by honoring veterans from all wars from the American Revolution to present.

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Grain Harvest + "Tractor Wars 2"

See harvest methods of times past and watch the new Iowa PBS documentary "Tractor Wars 2," followed by a panel discussion celebrating the International Year of

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Historic Hills Heritage Tour

State and Tribal presenters will share stories that bring to life the people, places, and events that shaped our nation.

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Fort Atkinson Community Picnic

We plan to have a community picnic on Wednesday, July 29th from 5-8pm. We are gearing up for the 50th Rendezvous and sharing photos from the past. The picnic wi

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Adams County Remembers

An Open House, Cemetery Tour and exhibits on Sunday, 14 June 2026, 2:00-4:00 pm at Old North Quincy Cemetery, Corning, Iowa.

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Sunday at the Cemetery

It will be from 2-4pm, we are going to have a short speaker, and then three stations of fun activities that we will host at the Riverside Cemetery.

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Decoration Day

A ceremony at the New Hope Ceremony honors those who gave ā€œthe last full measureā€ to preserve our Union.

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America 250 Book Club (May)

A read and discuss group looking America during the revolutionary period focusing on the people and documents that shaped our American experiences.

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Revolutionary Iowans Traveling Exhibit

Learn about Iowa's revolutionary history through this traveling exhibit from Iowa PBS making a stop at the Ames Public Library.

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