People and Events
Fairmont Rotary Trail Clean-Up
The Fairmont Rotary Club will have a Fairmont Trail Clean-Up service event for Cedar Creek Trail North, Cedar Creek Trail South, Hobo Trail, Kings Road Trail and the Trail by Long Horns, from 4 to 5 p.m., and a gathering at 5 p.m. at the Chain of Lakes Yacht Club on Monday, June 29. For additional information, visit fairmontrotary.org.
CER Watercolor Flowers
Summer art class-watercolor flowers for grades 3 to 8 will be from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, and Wednesday, July 8, in the art classroom (Room 160) at Fairmont Elementary School. Using expressive brushstrokes, layering techniques, and playful color mixing, students will create modern flower compositions. Perfect for beginners and budding painters alike, this class is all about experimenting, having fun, and making art that bursts with color. Registration is required, costs $35, closes Tuesday, June 30, and can be completed on the CER webstore. For additional information, contact CER at (507) 235-3141.
CER Girls Flag Football
Flag football for girls entering grades 4 to 6 will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, and Thursday, July 9, at the Fairmont Elementary School football fields. Players will develop essential skills such as passing, catching, route running, and defensive strategies while building confidence, teamwork, and leadership on and off the field. Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking to improve your skills, this program is designed for all experience levels. Registration is required, costs $25, closes Tuesday, June 30, and can be completed on the CER webstore. For additional information, contact CER at (507) 235-3141.
CER Boys Flag Football
Flag football for boys entering grades 4 to 6 will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, and Thursday, July 9, at the Fairmont Elementary School football fields. Players will develop essential skills such as passing, catching, route running, and defensive strategies while building confidence, teamwork, and leadership on and off the field. Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking to improve your skills, this program is designed for all experience levels. Registration is required, costs $25, closes Tuesday, June 30, and can be completed on the CER webstore. For additional information, contact CER at (507) 235-3141.
College News
Ava Terfehr, of Fairmont, has been named to the Spring 2026 President’s List, and Ivy Schomberg, Ava Terfehr, Anna Utermarck of Fairmont and Macy Smith, of Truman, have been named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
