Several locations in the area will host Independence Day celebrations over the coming days.  The public is encouraged to attend these events and help celebrate with area residents.

The Longton Fireworks Display will be held Saturday, July 3 at the fairgrounds.  Fireworks will begin at approximately 9-9:30 p.m.  Those in attendance will need to bring lawn chairs.

Pleasant Valley Skilled Nursing in Sedan will host their Annual Family and Resident Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 1, with events beginning at 8 p.m.  Festivities include a watermelon feed, followed by fireworks starting at dusk.  The public is encouraged to come and bring lawn chairs for seating.

There will be fireworks at the Howard City Lake on Saturday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. In case of rain the show will be Monday, July 5.

The Elk County Rodeo Association, along with the Moline Chamber of Commerce, will sponsor a fireworks display at the Elk County Rodeo on July 4.

Two nights of Elk County Rodeo action will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4, at the Moline Rodeo Arena.  Starting time will be 8 p.m. for both evenings, with Mutton Bustin’ starting at 7:30 p.m.

The Elk County Rodeo will be under the direction of Shawn Mills, rodeo president.  Williams & Long Rodeo Company will provide the stock and handlers for this year’s rodeo which will be sanctioned by both the ACRA and IPRA.

The Mutton Bustin’ sheep will again be furnished by Marvin and Kathy Zimmers of Moline.
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These veterans showed certain patriotism as they carried the colors in last Saturday’s Crazy Days parade in Moline. Hundreds of friends enjoyed the day of celebration.