Tuesday, July 6, 2010

18th Annual Optimist Antique Car Show - August 1, 2010

Sunday, August 1st 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Walnut Optimist Club's Annual Antique City Car Show is always scheduled for the first Sunday in August. For 2010, that will be August 1st.

http://www.iowasantiquecity.com/events.php

Monday, June 7, 2010

28th Annual AMVETS Antique Show -- June 18-20 -- Father's Day Weekend

Father's Day weekend is fast approaching. Walnut merchants and residents are busy preparing for the busiest weekend of the year.

June 18-20, 2010
Father's Day Weekend
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visit the Events Page for more details.

Monday, April 12, 2010

YouTube Channel Shows Views from atop Windmills

Most people wouldn't have the opportunity (or the guts) to climb to the top of one of the many wind turbines surrounding Walnut, Iowa. That's where YouTube user techy508 comes in. His YouTube Channel has many videos taken while working on the wind farm near Walnut, including an unusual view of a crop duster - from above.



Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Iowa's Antique City Fan Page Created on Facebook

Welcome to Walnut Iowa's "Antique City". Walnut with it's wide array of antiques and collectibles would like to say hello to all it's old friends and invite to join this page! We would also invite anyone with a passion for antiques to join our page!

Iowa's Antique City Fan Page

Monday, April 5, 2010

Walnut Splash Pad Project in the Running for Pepsi Grant

The Walnut Splash Pad is eligible for a $50,000 grant from Pepsi in its Neighborhood Refresh Project. Awards are granted by online vote.
You can vote for the project here:

http://www.refresheverything.com/WalnutIowaSplashPad

Voting is allowed every day - so be sure to make this a regular online stop.


Goals of the project:

* To create a fun and entertaining splash pad for the youth of our town.
* To provide recreationals facilities for all members of our community.
* To create a place for families and neighbors of all ages to socialize.







Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Soup Cook-Off Fundraiser: Sat, February 20th

Walnut Communications is again sponsoring a soup cook-off to raise funds for new textbooks for the school.

February 20th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the old gym. Tickets are $5 per person over 12 and can be purchased at the door.

More information at FriendsofWCS.com

Thursday, February 4, 2010