The Scranton Tractor Ride will be Saturday August 19. Registration starts at 7:00 am at the Scranton Community Center and roll out time is 8 a.m. There will be Trailer parking available at Landus Coop. There is no fee for the ride but there will be a free will offering for a noon meal. For more information contact Dawn Rudolph at 515-370-5605

The Freedom Center will host a Backpack Bash today from 10 am to noon.  The Freedom Center is located at 1210 2nd Street in Perry.  Come and get a FREE backpack with school supplies.  First come first serve as their is a limited supply.

The Earlham Cardinal Athletic Booster Club will have a Membership Drive Block Party tonight at 6 pm at the Earlham City Park.  There will be food, live music and sweet new Cardinal swag for purchase.  All you need is a lawn chair and your favorite drink.