Event Updates

• Jesup Farmers Days scheduled for July 9-11 has been cancelled.
• The Buchanan County Fair Association has announced the cancellation of all grandstand and grounds entertainment scheduled for July 7-11.
• The "Old Time Meal" scheduled for May 25 at the Richardson-Jakway House has been cancelled.
• Fairbank Island Days  scheduled for June 27 has been cancelled.
• Winthrop Funnel Cake Days scheduled for June 19 & 20 has been cancelled.
• The Quasqueton Area Historical Society Open House scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend has been cancelled.
• The Jesup Lions Club Car & Bike Cruise scheduled for June 7 and the Truck & Tractor Pull scheduled for June 26 have both been cancelled.
• The Quasqueton American Legion Memorial Day ceremony, parade, and dinner scheduled for May 25 has been cancelled.
• The annual Amish School Fundraiser auction scheduled for May has been cancelled.
• The Buchanan County Relay for Life scheduled for June 19 has been modified to a VIRTUAL event. Check their Facebook page for ways that you can engage, participate, and give. [Correction made on 5/12/10]
• Oakwood Cemetery Tour scheduled for July 11 has been cancelled.
• Independence 4th of July Celebration & parade have been cancelled.
• Hazleton Haze Daze scheduled for June 12 & 13 has been cancelled.
• Independence ​Friday Night Live scheduled for June 12 has been postponed to July 31.

Notices

The Independence Farmers Market will open on Saturday, June 13. The public is asked to respect social distancing.
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Cedar Rock State Park visitor center has set June 3 as an anticipated opening date. Access to the Walter House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is still under consideration.

The Quasqueton Area Historical Society Museum will be open by appointment only this summer. Visitors are asked to wear face masks.

The Buchanan County Amish Community is open and welcoming guests but would like the public to respect social distancing recommendations. The Amish Auction held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10am will take place, but attendance will be limited to 25 who will maintain social distance.​

Buchanan County Restaurants
With easing of restrictions, some restaurants have re-opened for dine-in service while others continue to offer carry-out or delivery only. Click here for a list of those outside of Independence. For updates on Independence restaurants, please check the Independence Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page.

Buchanan County Greenhouses
With gardening season upon us, several greenhouses in Buchanan County have opened for business. Click here for a list of the greenhouses with contact information. Please call before going to find out what their restrictions and expectations are for their customers. 

Safe Things to Do

Every Tuesday, Jun 2 - Aug 25
Animal Encounters via Facebook Live - Online Event
Join conservation staff member via Facebook Live to discover the animals that call Fontana Park Wildlife Display home. Learn about the animals from the comfort of your own home at 9:30 am on Tuesdays, thru Facebook. Discover how an animal came to be in the display and also about how the species lives in the wild. Everyone is encouraged to join and ask questions through Facebook Live. The animal for the next week will get picked by you! After each Animal Encounters write in the comments what animal you would like a staff person to talk about next week.

 Cedar Rock State Park trails are open for public use. Please respect social distancing and be advised that facilities are closed. Opening dates for the visitor center and Frank Lloyd Wright house are yet to be determined.

Buchanan County Conservation QR Code Challenge: May 27-June 10 
The Guy Grover Timber and Tree Planting scavenger hunt challenge! For more information go to  Fontana Park on Facebook.
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Flag Day at the Lee Mansion will be held on June 14 only from noon to 4pm with restrictions. Only the lower level will be open for viewing by a limited number of visitors who will be provided with face masks at the door. There will be no refreshments. Flyer about the event.