What's Happening

Area residents and businesses are invited to show their support for Rooks County youth by attending the annual 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale on Friday, August 7, at the Sutor-Blauer Arena on the Rooks County Fairgrounds.

A public judicial sale of selected Rooks County properties will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept.

The Rooks County Conservation District is encouraging young photographers to showcase their creativity and appreciation for conservation by entering the 2026 RCCD Photo Contest during this year's Rooks County Free Fair.

Coffee lovers won't have to go without their favorite drinks during the Rooks County Free Fair.

Fairgoers will once again have the opportunity to take home delicious homemade treats while supporting local youth through the annual 4-H Food Silent Auction during the 2026 Rooks County Free Fair.

Rooks County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, August 4, to cast ballots in the 2026 Primary Election.

As the Rooks County Free Fair gets underway, 183 Lanes has announced special operating hours for fair week. The bowling center will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, and 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The regular monthly meeting of the Rooks County Health Center Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, July 28th, at 6:00 p.m. in the hospital’s meeting room.

Before the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 4th, the Rooks County Republican Central Committee will host a debate of the four candidates who are running for the Rooks County District 1 Commission seat.

With County Commissioner Jake Prockish stepping aside after years of service, the race for District 1 is heating up as four Republican candidates vie for the open seat.