See what’s happening in Clarinda…

The 63rd Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree is scheduled for Saturday, September 29 in Clarinda, Iowa. This year’s Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree Chairperson is Katy Ridge and Vice Chairperson is Julie Murren. The Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree is co-sponsored by the Clarinda Chamber of Commerce, the Clarinda Community Schools and the City of Clarinda. The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. around the downtown square with over 60 bands expected to participate. The afternoon field activities start at 12:45 p.m. with the flag raising ceremony conducted by the American Legion Sergy Post No. 98 at the Clarinda High School Football Stadium. A special feature highlighting theUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha – Maverick Marching Band kicks off the activities prior to the parade competition awards presentation. In addition, the Clarinda High School band will perform an exhibition show followed by the afternoon field competition. The final performance of the afternoon features Graceland University – Yellowjackets Marching Band from Lamoni, Iowa.