Bonaparte Happenings

06/04/2026

It's almost here! 🎣Take the Tackle Along to the ball fields, soccer tourney, family reunion, campground or wherever you'll be this weekend and fish for free - tell a friend!

During Free Fishing Weekend June 5, 6 and 7, Iowa residents can fish without a fishing license or trout fee. All other fishing regulations remain in place.

06/04/2026

Registration closes THIS Friday!!

💧🌊 Discover Water Day Camp! 🌊💧
Join the Van Buren County 4-H Youth Council for a fun-filled morning of water activities!

📅 Wednesday, June 10
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 The Fair View Barn
20493 Hwy 1, Keosauqua

💲 Cost: $10 (includes all supplies and snacks)

👦👧 Open to youth who have completed grades K–4th

🌟 Get ready for hands-on water fun—participants may get wet, so please bring a towel or a change of clothes for pick-up!

🔗 Register here: https://discoverwater.4honline.com
🗓️ Register by Friday, June 5

Come make a splash with 4-H this summer! 💙💦

06/04/2026

Big wins for our students and our district! 🧡🖤

We are incredibly grateful to share that we have received two generous donations that directly support our community and student opportunities:

🌟 The VB Educational Foundation generously donated $3,200 to sponsor Vesper Druvenga's exciting trip to the International Science Fair! We are so proud of her hard work and excited that she could represent us at the state level. 🧬🔬

🌟 The Van Buren Foundation contributed $4,000, which graciously covers half of our annual costs for utilizing the Riverview Club this year. Having access to this space is such an asset for our district programs. 🏢✨

A massive thank you to both foundations for investing in our students and our schools. We truly appreciate your continued partnership and support! 🙏❤️

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06/03/2026

Perennial bushes -
3 northern gold Forsythia,
2 Rumba weigelia,
1 red current bushes
At Bonaparte Mercantile 703 1st st Bonaparte IA
Located right beside the bridge downtown Bonaparte IA
Open 11am to 7pm daily
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06/03/2026

We are looking for kitchen staff to join our team on Wednesday and Thursday nights, working hours are 4:00 - 9:30. While experience is desirable, we are open to training the ideal candidate. Applications can be made in person.

06/03/2026

🌵 4-H FUNDRAISING AUCTION – PLANTER #6 🌵

Bring a modern, low-maintenance touch to your space with this beautiful succulent planter featuring a variety of textures, colors, and shapes! 🌿✨ Perfect for indoors or a bright patio spot.

What’s included:
• Sedum – Firestorm (bright light) ☀️
• Aeonium – Kiwi (sun to part shade) 🌱
• String of Pearls (bright light) 💧

💲 Estimated Value: $60
🎁 Donated by: Jennifer Gardner
🏷 Suggested Starting Bid: $15

📝 𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗦 – 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗕𝗜𝗗
✔ Bid in whole dollars only
✔ Comment your bid below – be sure to set comments to “All Comments”
✔ New bids only (no edited comments)

⏰ Auction ends Wednesday, June 10 at 6:00 PM CST
🚫 Late bids will not be accepted (timestamps are verified!)
🏆 Highest bid at closing wins (ties go to earliest timestamp)
📩 Winners will be contacted here and must arrange payment & pickup by 4:30 PM on Thursday, June 11
💵 Payment must be cash or check ONLY

🎯 Why bid?
Funds raised will support program fees and help offset the cost of a bus trip for Van Buren County 4-H members attending the 2027 Iowa State Fair 🎡💚

👉 Place your bids below and support local 4-H youth!

"The fees for service will be used to offset direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program."

06/03/2026

Available the month of June

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