Diagonal to celebrate Labor Day weekend
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The annual Diagonal Lions Club Labor Day celebration is back this weekend, providing three days of events and activities.
Saturday, August 31
Registration for a sand volleyball tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m. under the middle shelter house at Fogle Lake. The tournament is planned to begin at 10 a.m. Contact Zach Gunsolley with any questions 641-234-0473.
Sign-up for the Junior Class UTV Poker Run begins at 12 p.m. at the south end of Broadway (Main Street). The race will begin at 1 p.m., with the route announced later.
A free-will donation dinner will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. on Broadway Street. Live music by Travelin’ Kind, featuring Ed Allee, will entertain the community from 7-10 p.m. at 209 Broadway.
Sunday, September 1
A full day of activities and contests are planned for Sunday.
An outdoor church service will be held from 9-10 a.m. at the park. In case of rain, the service will be held at the church.
Registration for a car and motorcycle show will take place from 9-11 a.m. with judging taking place at noon. Awards will be announced at 2 p.m. Vehicles will be on display around the Community Building. Contact Rob Graham at 641-340-1994 for more information.
The kids’ pedal pull will begin at 11 a.m. at the park. Call Michael Bentley at 641-202-1983 with questions.
A three-on-three basketball tournament will also get underway at 11 a.m. Competitors of all ages are asked to sign up under the water tower at 10 a.m. For more information contact Blake Butler at 641-278-0323 or Ryan Parrott at 641-202-2008.
A Fogle Lake fishing derby for kids ages 5-16 will begin at 2:30 p.m. Poles will be available, and prizes will be awarded. Call Jason Smith at 641-344-2262 with questions.
The truck and tractor distance pull will begin at 2:00 p.m. and last through the evening. Trucks and tractors will compete in 9 different classes with over $5,000 in prize money to be awarded.
A bean bag toss tournament will get underway across the road west of the park at 4:30 p.m. Contact Kasydi Klommhaus at 641-234-0278, Kaitlyn Parrott at 641-234–0258.
The annual fireworks spectacular will light up the night skies following the conclusion of the tractor pull at approximately 9 p.m. Viewing from Fogle Lake is recommended.
Monday, September 2
The “Mammoth Parade” will start at 10 a.m. The theme of this year’s parade is “Small Town with a Gold Standard.”
Clint Kniep Memorial Bike Races for both kids and adults on the dirt track will begin at 11:30 a.m. Contact Chad Bolinger at 515-250-2937 with questions.
Free watermelon will be served Monday afternoon.
At 1 p.m. the garden tractor pull for youth 14 and under will be held at the top of Broadway. The competition is open to those capable of all operation with no help.
The pickup and farm tractor distance pull will begin at 1 p.m. Competition is open to two-wheel and four-wheel drive stock and modified, diesel and farm tractors. Call JP Whittington at 641-340-0769 for more info.
A kids nickel scramble will take place at 4 p.m. by the water tower.
The Duck Regatta will begin at 5 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded with the first place prize earning $1,000, second $500, third $250, fourth $100 and fifth through tenth earning $50. A limited number of tickets will be sold through 4 p.m. Monday.
Ongoing activities
Besides the scheduled events, bingo will run from 5:30 -7 p.m. both Sunday and Monday. In addition to the regular games, two daily games will be worth $50 in prize money.
The Printing Museum and Genealogy Center will be open Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food will be available at the park concession stand.
