Neighboring official to speak

Dickinson County Democrats chairman Rebecca Perkins will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday at the meeting room in Hillsboro City Hall, 118 E. Grand Ave. Refreshments will be served. A business meeting of Marion County Democrats will follow.

In September, the group will hear from Michael Smith, professor of political science and chairman of social sciences at Emporia State University. He will speak at 10 a.m. Sept. 9 at a location to be announced.