News & Events in Freeman

Freeman Flyers to Play in State Volleyball Tournament With an upset win over undefeated Jones County on November 8, the Freeman Flyers punched their ticket to the 2022 State B Volleyball Tournament. The Flyers enter the tournament as the number 9 seed with a season record of 21-9. Holding off […]

Schmeckfest Organizers Name 2023 Musical Schmeckfest organizers have announced “State Fair” as the 2023 Schmeckfest musical. With music and lyrics by Rogers & Hammerstein, “State Fair” will take the stage on March 23, 24, and 25 under the direction of Kris Carlson and serve as the launching point for the […]

Freeman Businesses Welcome Halloween Scavenger Hunt Participants The Freeman Community Development Corporation, in collaboration with member businesses, is again sponsoring a Halloween Scavenger Hunt from 3:30-5:30 PM on Monday, October 31. Kids in costume and accompanied by a parent are invited to visit participating businesses for a treat and some […]

Business District Sidewalks & Pavement Lines Now In Place Pavement markings added to Freeman’s newly reconstructed Main Street provide the most recent finishing touches to the business district. Paired with new sidewalks, the street was designed to enhance safety and be aesthetically pleasing. Zero-grade curb extensions at the Third and […]

Main Street Celebration to Coincide with Sept. 23 Homecoming Parade A celebration commemorating the recent opening of the business district portion of Freeman’s newly-reconstructed Main Street will take place on Friday, September 23. Held in conjunction with Freeman’s homecoming parade at 11:30 in the morning, a ribbon cutting and a […]

Westward View Expands Housing Opportunities Idyllic farmlands and impressive nightly sunsets provide the backdrop for Freeman’s new Westward View Addition, an 18-lot housing development. Situated just beyond Freeman’s water tower on the west side of Cedar Street, the generously-sized lots in the development range in size from approximately a half-acre […]

New Phoenix Football Team Launches Winning Season The newly-formed Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy Phoenix football cooperative has started the season with three consecutive wins. After several years of teaming with Canistota as the Canistota/Freeman Pride, Freeman Public has entered into a cooperative sports agreement for football with neighboring Marion and Freeman Academy […]

Frisbee Golf Course Now Open The 40-acre Freeman Prairie Arboretum is known for its well-manicured flower gardens, tranquil fishing stream, and walking trail. New to this mix is a nine-hole frisbee/disc golf course. And, like the other aspects of this expansive outdoor green space, there’s no charge to enjoy a […]