Key Cooperative Celebrates America 250
Jun 01, 2026
Celebrating 250 Years of American Agriculture | Follow Along on Social Media!
Join us in celebrating our country's 250th anniversary and generations of American agriculture! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram as we reflect on the progress we've made and look ahead to an even stronger future.Just look for our hashtag, #KeyCelebrates250, and you'll know you're in the right spot!
United States Semiquincentennial | 1776 - Present
This 4th of July is a noteworthy one. It’s a milestone in our nation’s history...the United States Semiquincentennial! Independence Day 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Key Cooperative is proud to participate in the "America 250" nationwide celebration and we invite you to join us!
Key Cooperative | 1918 - Present
From the very beginning, agriculture has been a cornerstone of our economy and a lasting symbol of the American dream. While the nation is celebrating 250 years of American agriculture, your Iowa cooperative is celebrating 108 years of progress and shared success.Farming looks a lot different than it did 250 years ago. It’s even changed a lot in the since Key Cooperative was founded in 1918. Throughout the summer, we'll be sharing memories, giveaways and upcoming events in our communities on social media. Be sure to check it out!
Party in the U.S.A. | Social Media Giveaways
Watch Key Cooperative's Facebook and Instagram for weekly giveaways until July 4! Instructions for entering to win the giveaways will be included in the post captions. Good luck!Look for giveaway announcements on these dates!
- June 2 - Iowa Beef Grilling Basket
- Includes: $50.00 in Beef certificates from the Iowa Beef Council, stainless steel grilling set, butter steak seasoning, Americana table cloth and dish towel
- June 9 - Iowa Pork Grilling Basket
- Includes: $40.00 in Pork Certificates from the Iowa Pork Producers Association, patriotic Igloo cooler, BBQ resting blanket, grilling gloves, Iowa BBQ sauce, and USA Tervis cup
- June 16 - Iowa Hawkeyes Bundle
- Includes: Iowa Hawkeyes storage container, blanket, car window flag, hat, travel mug, luggage tags, and key chain
- June 23 - Iowa State Cyclones Bundle
- Includes: Iowa State Cyclones soft-sided cooler, hat, Jenga game, beach towel, and garden flag
- June 30 - Iowa State Fair Basket
- Includes: (2) Adult & (2) child general admission Iowa State Fair tickets, vouchers for (2) cups of Barksdale's cookies, (4) tickets to the Ye Old Mill, (4) tickets for the Giant Slide, a 1776 hat, travel thermos, stadium approved clear sling bag, and Key Cooperative power bank
Summer Events | Parades
Watch for the Key Cooperative team at your local community celebrations this summer! We’ll be the crew wearing blue t-shirts!- Scandinavian Days - Saturday, June 6, 10:00 a.m. (Story City)
- Rose Festival - Saturday, June 6, 11:30 a.m. (New Sharon)
- Rose Festival - Saturday, June 20, 10:00 a.m. (State Center)
- 4th of July - Saturday, July 4, 10:00 a.m. (Sully)
- 4th of July - Saturday, July 4, 5:00 p.m. (Grinnell)
- Baxter Fun Days - Saturday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. (Baxter)
- Boone County Fair Parade - Thursday, July 16, 5:00 p.m. (Boone)
- Jasper County Fair Parade - Monday, July 20, 6:30 p.m. (Colfax)
- Zearing Days - Saturday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. (Zearing)
- Roland Days Parade - August (Roland), Date to be announced
- Prairie Festival - Saturday, August 29, 10:00 a.m. (Huxley)
- Lincoln Highway Days - Saturday, August 29, 10:00 a.m. (Nevada)