Out on the Gravel this week is by Kerry McCoy of a 2.5-inch long grasshopper that visited her back porch. If you have a cool picture of something, send it to Barbara Proffitt at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com.

The Linn County Fair & Rodeo wrapped up Saturday night; Friday’s calf scramble had many kids running after five calves with a ribbon attached to the tail. For those who could grab a tag, they earned some cash to take home.

Kids fish Little Sugar Creek by the Linn County Fairgrounds the morning of Aug. 8 in the annual kids’ fishing derby.

The Mark Schuler Memorial Antique Tractor Show takes place on the afternoon of Aug. 8 at the Linn County fairgrounds.

The Linn County Fair and Rodeo hosts Kid’s Day on the afternoon of Aug. 6. There were bounce houses, games, and various activities the kids could participate in that afternoon.

This week's Out on the Gravel submission comes from Danita Sloan who caught this great shot of a bobcat sunning itself on hay bales. If you have a photo you'd like to share for Out on the Gravel send it to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com

Ryan Gamboa with KSHB41 News interviews Pleasanton Mayor Mathew Young and Council member John Bowley at the Pleasanton water plant on Sunday afternoon regarding the water issues the city currently faces and the emergency declaration enacted during the Aug. 8 special meeting of the council.

Members of the Young Historians give performances and readings as part of a program they presented at the La Cygne Library on Friday, July 31.

This week’s Out on the Gravel submission, a beautiful sunset caught through roadside bramble, comes from Jessey Russell. If you have a photo you would like to share with our readers for Out on the Gravel, send it to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com

Heidie Freeman wins the Rookie heat at this year’s demo derby, held on Saturday evening at the Linn County Fairgrounds.