Tonight and Saturday's grandstand events at the Jasper County Fair in Newton have been canceled. Carnival rides will be open Saturday from 6 to 10pm, weather permitting.

Join in the fun and exploration every Friday at 7:00pm, for a tour of our night sky. This is a live‑narrated tour of the wonders of the sky, accompanied by some of the legendary stories of the ancient sky.  Find out what constellations and planets are visible and how to find them. This show is […]

THE STEWARDSON LIONS CLUB TRACTOR AND TRUCK PULL FOR JUNE 26 HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN.  IF A FUTURE DATE IS AVAILABLE, IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED.  

THE JENNIE ASHLEY MEMORIAL BADGE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER.   A RESCHEDULED DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED.  

DUE TO WEATHER, THE SATURDAY, JUNE 27 TRACTOR PULL HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

  First National Bank of Waterloo is excited to host a microchip & adoption event at their Effingham Banking Center on Saturday, June 27 from 9 AM - 12 PM! Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary will be on-site to help keep your furry friends safe.  While the event is free, donations to support their amazing work […]

The Effingham Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday, from May 30th through October 31st.  The Market will be open from 8:00 - Noon on the old courthouse lawn. There will be fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and flowers, as well as arts and crafts.