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2020 Iredell County Agricultural Fair -- Canceled
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Check out the June Edition of “Iredell-Informed”– this month with a focus on Dairy! Iredell-Informed June 2020 Remember this edition …
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Count on Me NC
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MED Instead of MEDS Class Series
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4-H Blood Drive: Thursday, March 12th
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Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event--CANCELLED
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Full Bloom Event Scheduled
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