Warm Weekend with Storm Chances Possible

Decision Weather

July 18th:

Photo: Chelsea Schmitt

Sunny and hot today with highs in the mid 90's before the weekend. Warm temperatures are currently forecast for Saturday and Sunday with shower and storm chances each day; severe weather may be possible. Expect highs in the mid to upper 90's both days. Overnight lows through the weekend are forecasted to range in the mid to upper 60's. The work week starts out Hot with highs near 100 for Monday and Tuesday. Stay hydrated!

Stay tuned to Super-Hits 106 to catch the forecast every half hour!

Events Around the Colby Area

Grinnell Rebuild Concert on Sunday, July 27th

The Pride of the Prairie Orchestra is having a Grinnell rebuild concert. The concert will feature members of the orchestra in solo and small ensembles. We plan to have refreshments following. Taking place at 3:00 PM, CST, Frahm Theater on the CCC campus in Colby. Proceeds will go to the Gove County Community Foundation to support Grinnell's rebuild.

In Colby:

Volunteers Needed for Carnival

Volunteers are still needed for the Thomas County Carnival this year! For more information, contact Tennyson at (719) 342-5904 or Daman at (785) 269-8500 or visit their facebook page at Thomas County Amusement Association.

Last Round of Picnic in the Park

Join us for the last Picnic in the Park for the summer, with music from Shannon Myers and sloppy joes provided by the Colby Rotary Club! Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music in Fike Park at noon. The free will donation taken will help benefit a variety of the Colby Rotary club's community service projects.

Casino Night on Saturday, July 19th

Events Around the Atwood Area

In Ludell:

Drive-In Movie There will be a drive-in movie showing of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Ludell schoolhouse. Gates open at 7 p.m., movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $25 at gate per ride.

In Bird City:

Tri-State Antique Engine and Thresher Show The 72nd annual Tri-State Antique Engine and Thresher Show will be held Thursday, July 31 through Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Thresher Show grounds in Bird City. For more information and a complete schedule of events, call 785-734-2291, visit threshershow.org or the Bird City Thresher Friends Facebook page.

In Atwood:

Back To School - School Supplies

Currier Drug is purchasing ALL school supplies for Atwood Students K-6 for FREE! August 4th - August 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We hope to do this every year as a way to give back to the community. Thank you for supporting your local pharmacy!

Rawlins County Fair The Rawlins County Free Fair is Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 24. Parade lineup is 5 p.m. July 21. Parade entrants can sign up at the Extension Office, or with a registration form printed in next week’s issue of the Square Deal. Pre-fair activities begin Sunday, July 15 and continue through Saturday, July 19. 

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Craft Fair A craft fair to benefit the food pantry is being planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on

This Month at Pioneer Memorial Library

Pioneer Memorial Library Events

Book Sale!

Pioneer Memorial Library is having their book sale blowout!

Monday, July 21- 9 AM-5:30 PM, full price day.

Tuesday, July 22- 9 AM-5:30 PM, full price day.

Wednesday, July 23- 9 AM-5:30 PM, 1/2 price deals.

Thursday, July 24- 9 AM-6 PM, 1/2 price deals.

Friday, July 25- 9 AM- 4:30 PM, $3 flats, $10 box.

Saturday, July 26- 10 AM-3:30 PM, free will donation.

Manga Mondays from 4-5 PM: Dive into the colorful world of manga with our own Lauren

Memorial Day

Memorial Day Observances

Pastor Darin Laws from Atwood Baptist Church will give the Memorial Address during the Memorial Day service that begins at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 at Fairview Cemetery in Atwood. The public is encouraged to attend. Veteran Beth Guth will present the poem “In Flanders Fields” written during WWI by Canadian physician Lt. Colonel John McCrae. The memorial wreath will be laid. Chris Niermeier will play “Taps.” In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the American Legion Hall. 

The McDonald American Legion post will conduct a Memorial Service at 10 a.m. Memorial Day at

CCC Events and Notices

The CCC Equestrian Team will be hosting their annual summer camp! Beginner Day Camp- Wednesday, July 30. Overnight Camp- Thursday, July 31- Friday August 1. Contact Coach Jessica Bugbee at (785) 460-4709 or jessica.bugbee@colbycc.edu for more information.