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Hot weather forecast

RITZVILLE – The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures over 100 degrees this weekend, June 26-27. They are predicting sunny and hot with a high near 104 Saturday, with skies remaining mostly clear and the temperature dropping to a low around 69 Saturday night.

Sunday is also predicted to be sunny and hot, with a high near 105 degrees.

City accepts Standpipe

RITZVILLE – Although the contractor will return for a few minor finishes, the City Council unanimously accepted the Standpipe Reservoir Recoating Project as complete during its June 16 meeting.

The council approved a resolution finalizing the $257,943 project.

Acceptance allows the city to pay Industrial Coatings Unlimited, the 5% retainer.

Freedom Rodeo returns

BASIN CITY – The second Freedom Rodeo returns to the arena Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26, with two adult performances and a youth competition.

Friday's rodeo performance is set for 6:30 p.m.

The action continues Saturday with a vendor market opening at noon and the Kid's Rodeo running from 1:30-5:30 p.m.

The second adult rodeo performance gets started with grand entry at 6:30 p.m.

 

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