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TEEN Scout MAZE, a Signature of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club Boy Troop Project 140 presents recently Slater was awarded a Silver prize by Kiwanis International Dave Achievement Award experiences.

The program was develand Country Kiwanis Club oped to serve seventhBoy Scout Troop 140 recently presented recently was awarded a of Ames graders in Story, Boone the Dave Slater Achievement Award to life scout David HinSilver prize by Kiwanis and Greene counties. This deraker and assistant scoutmaster Matt Flickinger at the International. age was selected for the troop’s of Honor on August 31, held Mooreof MemoThe Court club has presented reason it isat a period tranrial in Ames. thisPark program yearly the past sition for teens who often nine years.

It was developed areof exposed to the assistant use of The award is given in memory Dave Slater, for teen-agers with 10 other alcohol, other drugs and Kiwanis Clubs in District have self-esteem issues and Eleven of the Nebraskasexual activity.

Iowa District of Kiwanis.

The project requires The award was hundreds of volunteers announced in the July 2020 and more than 2,500 hours Nebraska-Iowa District yearly for planning, setup Newsletter. Teen Maze and leading teens through was developed to provide the activity stations and prevention services to evaluations. This Kiwanis youth addressing relationFamily event is assisted by AKTION, Builders and Key ships, substance abuse, life Clubs in the local area. skills and mental health TEEN MAZE, a Signa-

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scoutmaster of the troop clubs contribute funds to from 1987-1995, who was instrumental building supportin this service Troop project140 in its early years. He was a role model scouts and leaders alike. Dave passed away In the nine to years, these in 1996.

The award has clubs have contributed been given ever since to scouts and/or when worthy $52,000adults and provided 8,600 recipients are identifi ed. The award recognizes hours of service. exemplary leadership and participation

The Town and Country Kiwanis Club submitted See SCOUTS, Page 7A this Teen Maze project to Kiwanis International acknowledging its success is the result of the work of many volunteers in the Clubs of the Kiwanis Family and the participating seventh-grade students through the years. Youth and Shelter Services continues to furnish administrative services to support the project.

Recipients of the Troop 140 Dave Slater Achievement Award, from the left, David Hinderaker and Matt Flickinger. SUBMITTED

Town and Country Kiwanis and Ames High Key Club remove litter

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n a recent sunny Saturday morning, ten masked members of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club and six masked members of the Ames High School Key Club removed trash and junk from the two-mile Grand Avenue North Entrance to Ames (US 69).

The project extends from North of Bloomington Road to West 190 Street in Story County.

Both Clubs have individual agreements for this work with the Iowa DOT on their respective segments to US 69.

They remove litter from their their segments at least two times yearly.

But this Saturday, the litter recovered just South of West 190 Street surprised all. It included a mattress, book shelves and a game table, diff ering from the normal bottles, cans, restaurant "take out" containers and occasionally items of clothing. It looked like junk dumped occasionally on rural roads.

North Entrance litter removal has been a long time project for the Town and Country Club. In years past, the club has planted wild fl owers along this twomile segment. The Key Club also provides litter removal for a segment of the Duff Avenue South Entrance to Ames on US 69 from Airport Road South.

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship presented to Ames High School’s Barkosky The prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 20202021 academic year was recently presented to Vera Barkosky, a graduating senior at Ames High School.

Vera is the daughter of Richard BarkoTown and Country Club members relax after sky removing litter from the Ames Grand Avenue North entrance. SUBMITTED PHOTOS and Anne Cooper, and was recommended Far left: Key for this scholarship by Club members Chapter HO of Ames.

Vera has been relax after accepted and will removing attend the Univerlitter. sity of Iowa where she plans to double major Left: Town and in political science Country Club and sociology beginmembers show ning this fall. junk and bags The P.E.O. STAR of litter they Scholarship is a collected. $2,500 scholarship based on excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, acaThe prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 2020-2021 demics, and potential academic year was recently presented to Vera Barkosky, a for future success. graduating senior at Ames High School. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

From left, Golden K's Cherly Abrams, NAMI Peer Support Assistant Terianne Marsh, Executive Director Central Iowa NAMI Angela Tharp and Golden K's John Aaron Zilber Mann, left, with his grandfather, J. Adin Mann Jr. Aaron graduated Abrams.

SUBMITTED with a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, which is the school where his grandfather is a professor emeritus in chemical engineering. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Ames Golden K Kiwanis supports Zilber with shares college graduation NAMI $600 donation

with grandfather at Case Western

ness (NAMI), whose mission is to support people aff ected by mental illness, educate the public about mental health Aaron’s J. He also received the and advocate Aaron Golden Zilber Mann topics forgrandfather, mental health Ames K Kiwanis recently doAdin Mann Jr., who got his Glenn Nicholls Character completed histobachelor of Iowa nated $600 the Central chapter education at Iowa State UniDistinction from Page science in engineering at on of of the National Alliance Mental Ill- Award See NAMI, 2A

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Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.

He received the Craig J. Miller Memorial Award

A “birds-eye view” of Teen Maze at the Boone Country Fairgrounds. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Greek Life.

Aaron is grateful for the excellent education he received in the Ames School

versity: bachelor’s degree in chemical technology in 1954 and doctorate degree in physical chemistry in

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Coff ee with the Candidate kicks off in Nevada Nevada's Coff ee with the Candidate series is back at Farm Grounds Coff ee Shop.

The events, which will be on the outdoor back patio at 1024 Sixth Street in Nevada, will be at 9 a.m. on Saturdays in September and October. Social distancing will be practiced and masks are encouraged.

Come meet candidates running for offi ces including county supervisor, state representative, county auditor and more to come. h September 5: Steve O'Rourke run-

ning for county supervisor h September 12: Selden Spencer running for state representitive h September 19: John Henry running for county supervisor h September 26: Lucy Martin (incumbent) for county auditor h October 3: Lisa Heddens (incumbent) and Latifah Faisal running for county supervisor h October 10: Rick Stewart running for U.S. Senate Candidates appearing on October 17, 24 and 31 are to be determined.

Absentee ballot request forms for general election Submitted

Voters are receiving absentee ballot request forms from a variety of sources. No need to worry, says Story County Auditor Lucy Martin. If you want to receive a mailed ballot, just choose one and mail it in.

Receiving multiple request forms is common during presidential elections. But, because of the COVID- 19 pandemic, requests forms are also being sent out by the Secretary of State.

Some counties have also mailed forms, but Story County was not one of them. “We only mail a request form if someone calls and requests it, or if we received an incomplete form from the voter.”

To date, Martin is aware of request forms originating from the following entities: the Center for Voter Information, the Republican Party of Iowa, and the Iowa Democratic Party. Additionally all registered voters in Iowa should expect to receive a mailing from the Secretary of State during the week of Labor Day. “Several people have already

mailed in multiple requests. It’s not unusual to see this during a major election. No matter how many requests you send, we’ll only send you one ballot.”

Lawsuits and temporary injunctions about pre-populated forms in Linn, Johnson, and Woodbury counties are also stoking voter concerns.

“None of the forms received by Story County registrants contain a pre-populated voter identifi cation number.

No requests are being invalidated by the courts in Story County,” said Martin.

Voters can check on the status of their absentee ballot requests on the Secretary of State’s website: https:// sos.iowa.gov/elections/absenteeballotstatus/absentee/search The fi rst day absentee ballots will be mailed is Monday, October 5 (29 days prior to the election).

Additional information about the General Election is available on the Story County website at www.storycountyiowa.gov/elections or by contacting the offi ce at (515) 3827210.

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League of Women Voters Ames & Story County to hold virtual event Anne Kinzel, JD, MA, will address what the law says about mask mandates and the breadth and limit of governmental powers during "Masks & Quarantine: What Can Law Bring to the Conversation." Kinzel is an independent public health specialist with broad experience

in healthcare law and policy.

Please join the League of Women Voters Ames & Story County for this virtual program on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m.

This program is open to the public. For Zoom link for program, please RSVP to Prez.LWV@gmail.com.

Town and Country Kiwanis Club learn about Labor Day Submitted

Dean Howarth and Bob Jolly, members of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club, jointly presented a program on the "History of Labor Day" to the members and guests at a recent virtual meeting of the club. The fi rst Labor Day was held in 1881 on the fi rst Monday of September. It became a National Holiday in 1894.

The National Labor Union (NLU) was formed in 1866, organized to support an eight hour work day including equal rights for women. The NLU did not support strikes. Social reform also was the goal of the NLU. Industrial working conditions in the US cause workers to seriously protest and to strike. A major protest occurred in the Chicago Haymarket Square on May 4, 1886. Several police and protestors were killed leading to considerably more deaths before it ended.

The Railroad Strike of 1877 was the fi rst National Strike by workers. The Army was activated to ease the riot. The riot resulted in many deaths and much property damage. The Pullman Strike of

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concerns.

Central Iowa NAMI off ers weekly support groups, monthly speakers for mental health education classes and provides people living with mental illness information about local available resources. One in four American adults experience an episode of mental illness each year, and four million children and adolescents in America suff er from a serious mental disorder that can cause functional impairment at home, at school and with peers.

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1884 occurred when workers were laid off causing a major transportation disruption in more the 27 states.

These events led to the formation of unions and better working conditions for workers leading the our National Holiday.

Bob Jolly emphasized that people turned to music to ease the pain of a life of the worker. He played a folk song sung by Molly Jackson entitled "Join the NLU." After the presentation, several questions and comments were fi elded where members and guests gave personal experiences relating to our Labor Day. The day is not simply a "day off " from work but a celebration of the changes in workers lives caused by the Industrial Revolution.

NAMI off ers programs to Iowa State University students to help them fi nd needed mental health resources and to educate the campus community on mental health issues and awareness.

The majority of Central Iowa NAMI trained facilitators are involved with educational programs for families with mental illnesses.

NAMI's "Ending the Silence" program focuses on helping the public learn about the warning signs for mental health conditions and steps to take if a loved one shows symptoms of mental illness. In 2019-20, over 1400 people participated in the various NAMI educational programs compared to 400 in 2017-18. COVID 19 is a major factor in the increase.

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Nevada American Legion Auxiliary presents Quilts of Valor Submitted

The Nevada American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 presented Fred Chitty a Quilt of Valor on June 26. He served in the Army in the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam.

The Nevada American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 presented Jim Lynch a Quilt of Valor on June 26. He served in the U. S. Air Force for 20 years. He is pictured with his wife Karin.

The Nevada American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 presented Monte Woodward a Quilt of Valor on June 26.

He served 20 years in the U.S.Navy. His time was divided among the USS Inchon in the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam, the USS CV Ricketts, the Naval Facility ADAK, Alaska, the USS Enterprise Aviation Squadrons, and the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. The Nevada American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 presented Dick Olinger a Quilt of Valor on September 4.

He served in the Army from 1960-65 with the medical unit of the 56 General Hospital in Verdun, France.

The Nevada American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 presented Jim Frevert a Quilt of Valor on September 4. He completed four years of ROTC at Iowa State University and received a second-lieutenant commission in 1960.

He was an instructor in the U.S. Army Artillery School at Fort Sill, OK, until 1962. After retiring from active duty, he served in the Army Reserve until 1964. He is pictured with his wife Clare.

The Nevada American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 presented Quilts of Valor to local veteran Jim Lynch.

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The Nevada American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 presented Quilts of Valor to local veteran Monte Woodward.

The Nevada American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 presented Quilts of Valor to local veteran Fred Chitty.

The Nevada American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 presented Quilts of Valor to local veteran Jim Frevert.

The Nevada American Legion Auxiliary Unit 48 presented Quilts of Valor to local veteran Dick Olinger.

Will Iowa’s COVID-era spike in hunting and fi shing last beyond the pandemic?

Perry Beeman Iowa Capital Dispatch

Iowa has continued to see sharp increases in hunting and fi shing license sales as residents look for safe activities during the coronavirus pandemic.

In the future, that will mean more hunters, more fi shing enthusiasts, and more money to expand public land holdings, said Jared Wiklund, spokesman for St. Paul-based nonprofi t Pheasants Forever. So will the recently signed Great American Outdoors Act, which provides $1.9 billion a year for public lands and other projects.

Wiklund said Iowa is part of a national trend, fueled by the pandemic, which has brought many more people outside for socially distanced recreation.

“People are reconnecting with the land,” Wiklund said. “This absolutely will be long-term, because the more people buy licenses, the more money there is for public land. The more public land there is, the more people want to be outside.”

“We are seeing a huge infl ux of people getting outdoors,” Wiklund said.

Many are there for recreation, but some are hunting because they need the food.

“People are worried about food supplies,” Wiklund said. “That’s part of it, too.”

The trend is national, Wiklund said, and clear in the Midwest. As the pandemic spread in May, Minnesota had already had seen a 41% increase in fi shing license sales, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported.

Tyler Stubbs of Bondurant, who works on urban fi sheries programs for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said he has one clear bit of anectodal evidence of

the boom.

“The ponds I thought were secret spots aren’t secret anymore,” Stubbs said with a chuckle. “It’s rare to show up to any pond in Des Moines and not see people already fi shing,” he added.

The Des Moines metro alone has 100 public ponds, Stubbs said. With people working at home, and many of them gaining an hour or so of free time every day by not commuting to work, more people have grabbed a rod and headed for the lakes and ponds, he added.

The jump in Iowa license sales that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources saw earlier this year has continued.

Sales of all types of fi shing licenses and stamps are up 33% year to date over the same period last year, with 368,283 sales vs. 277,494 last year, state records show.

The largest category of sales, resident fi shing licenses, jumped by 37% year-todate, to 240,219 from 174,988.

A fair number of anglers apparently are going after trout, which are regularly stocked in northeast Iowa streams and naturally reproduce in some of them.

Through late August, 43,336 residents had paid the special fee to fi sh for trout, up 25% from the 34,693 in the same period last year. Nonresident trout stamp sales were up 20%.

Then there are those who just wanted a quick fi shing outing, and maybe tried fi shing for the fi rst time. Sales of resident oneday fi shing licenses are up 33%, and resident seven-day licenses rose 24%.

On the hunting side of things, turkey hunters bought 59,730 licenses through late August, up 24% from 48,261 in that period a year ago.

A person fi shing stands on a pad of cement away from others while people kayak and paddle board on Memorial Day during the coronavirus pandemic, May 25, at Lake Macbride State Park in Johnson County. JOSEPH CRESS/IOWA CITY PRESS-CITIZEN

It paid off .

Last year, Iowa hunters killed 11,390 turkeys in the spring turkey season, with the highest numbers in the extreme northeast corner of the state. This year, that number grew to 14,666, a gain of 29% and a new record. .

It was only the second time since 2007 that the number of turkeys bagged in the spring season topped 12,000. In 2016, hunters killed 12,173 turkeys in the spring.

Overall, Iowans have bought 66% more basic hunting licenses, and sales of the

combination hunting license and habitat stamp are up 15%.

That’s a lot of social distancing.

Find this story at Iowa Capital Dispatch, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.Iowa Capital Dispatch maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Kathie Obradovich for questions: kobradovich@iowacapitaldispatch.com.

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American Legion presents new air rifles to Cyclone George shooting club Submitted

American Legion Post No. 37 of Ames presented three new Daisy M599 air rifl es to the Cyclone George shooting club. These rifl es will replace three Daisy 853 rifl es and are a signifi cant upgrade. The M599 rifl es use compressed air cylinders while the 853s needed to be manually cocked for each shot.

Receiving the new rifl es were Emma Lien, Brock Lemer and club coach Randy Lien. Presenters shown are Post Commander Jennifer Monserud, Post Sergeant-at-Arms Doug MacCrea and Post Adjutant David Rehbein.

The Cyclone George club is sponsored by The American Legion and The Izaak Walton League and is open to youth through high school. Interested potential club members should contact coach Cort Pahl by email at thecortster@gmail.com.

Emma Lien, Brock Lemer and club coach Randy Lien receive rifle donations from Post Commander Jennifer Monserud, Post Sergeant-at-Arms Doug MacCrea and Post Adjutant David Rehbein. SUBMITTED

Pictured from the left, Golden K's John and Cheryl Abrams, ACCESS Development Coordinator Courtney Palmershein and Golden K's Tom Baas. SUBMITTED

Ames Golden K Kiwanis donates $1,000 to ACCESS Submitted

Ames Golden K Kiwanis recently donated $1,000 to the Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (ACCESS). Their mission is to address the roots and impact of sexual and domestic violence with services that enhance safety, empower survivors, and promote social justice and understanding within the

community.

There are four major ACCESS programs including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, violent crimes and housing.

Trained advocates are ready to help discuss options for the victim’s immediate safety and well-being through the operation of a 24/7 crisis line. They serve as an advocate for victims and provide support when needed for reporting crimes or when medical treatment and assistance is needed. Golden K's donation will be used to support the operation of the ACCESS crisis line.

For more information about Ames Golden K, visit www.amesgoldenk.org.

Anna Magnusson on air at KHOI radio with “Heart to Heart Messages.” SUBMITTED

Anna Magnusson earns Kiwanis Everyday Hero Award Submitted

Ames Noon Kiwanis member Anna Magnusson has earned a Kiwanis Everyday Hero Award from the Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis District. Anna serves as vice-president of Noon Kiwanis of Ames, and will soon lead the Kiwanis group as president.

Anna serves as executive director of the Iowa Able Foundation, a non-profi t organization that helps people of all abilities become fi nancially independent and achieve their goals. She also hosts a program on community radio KHOI-FM to bring greater awareness of diff ering abilities. When COVID precautions began, Anna initiated "Heart2Heart Messages," a KHOI program featuring guest with messages from the heart which are matched to music selected by the host. She also created a published version of the messages, which serves as a fundraising tool for KHOI. Anna participates in Leadership Ames, and serves on the Story County Alliance for Philanthropy committee that honors individuals, businesses, and organizations that provide essential services to Story County residents.

KHOI station manager, Ursula Ruedenberg, commented on Anna's eff orts in support of the nomination: "Santa is not a fat man at the North Pole; she is a tiny Korean woman making life better in Ames."

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Flu shots now available at Story Medical Submitted

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to spread, it is understandable if you’re not thinking about getting your fl u shot. But there may not be a better time to get it done than now.

Story Medical Clinics have received a supply of fl u vaccine and you are encouraged – especially if you fall into a high-risk category – to schedule an appointment to get your shot as soon as possible.

“This is a year unlike any in recent memory with the world dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic as we are simultaneously moving into the traditional fl u season,” says Dr. Audra Poterucha, Story Medical Clinic – Nevada. “We are urging all of our patients, especially those at high risk, to get the fl u shot this year.

Story Medical Clinics have received a supply of flu vaccine. KYLEE MULLEN

The more we can mitigate the fl u, the better we can deal with the pandemic.”

Flu season typically peaks between December and February, but signifi cant activity can occur earlier than that.

For millions of people every season, the fl u can mean a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuff y nose, muscle

aches, fatigue, and miserable days spent in bed. However, fl u also causes hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and thousands or sometimes tens of thousands of deaths.

The fl u vaccine has a lock track record of success in preventing the fl u.

While how well the vaccine works varies from year to year, the benefi ts from vaccination are well documented. Studies show that fl u vaccination can reduce fl u illnesses, offi ce visits, missed work and school, and fl u-related hospitalizations.

The CDC recommends an annual fl u vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Those falling in high-risk categories include young children, pregnant women, people 65 and older, and people with certain medical conditions, like asthma, diabetes or heart disease.

“Those who care for anyone at high

risk, including babies younger than six months, should also make it a priority to get the vaccine,” Dr. Poterucha says.

“Getting the fl u vaccine is simple, and it’s the most important thing you can do to protect yourself and your family from the fl u.”

The vaccine is currently available at Story Medical Clinics in Nevada and Maxwell. Appointments are available Monday through Saturday in Nevada and Monday through Friday in Maxwell.

In addition, a walk-in clinic is available during October in Nevada from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. No appointment is required for the walk-in clinics. For more information or to schedule an appointment call the Nevada Clinic at (515) 382- 5413 or the Maxwell Clinic at (515) 387-8815.

United Way of Story County: Kicking off 2020 campaign Allie Prusa, United Way of Story County Special to Ames Tribune USA TODAY NETWORK

At this time last year, everything was diff erent. The way we interacted, the way we gathered as a community, and how we were able to give back has all been shifted to a new paradigm.

This time last year, we were getting ready to bring over 300 people together to celebrate the beginning of our campaign and provide a day of volunteering with over 40 organizations participating. Now, as we pivot to provide these opportunities in a diff erent way, we see the true Power of Community.

United Way of Story County (UWSC) will be kicking off our campaign on Sept. 11, a powerful day of remembrance in our nation. As we begin another year of rallying together for the greater good, we hope to bring a

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in all areas of the troop's program.

David is the son of Diane and Dan Hinderaker, of Ames, and is a sophomore at Gilbert High School. He’s served many leadership roles within the troop, including senior patrol leader. He recently returned from a high adventure trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe area and previously did a trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. He was recognized for his contributions above and beyond what is expected of a scout and the personal growth he has exhibited during his time in the troop.

Matt is a fi rst-year veterinary student at Iowa State. As a youth in Texas, Matt earned the rank of Eagle. He began volunteering with the troop two years ago while an undergraduate at Iowa State. Matt also recently returned from the same Boundary Waters trip. He was recognized for

sense community to juxtapose with the current state of distance we are living in.

The Power of Community is the theme of our 2020 campaign. Before the pandemic tore through our county earlier this year, we chose this theme to represent the power that we see each and every year, of people coming together to achieve something greater than what they could do alone. When COVID-19 hit, our theme brought on a new meaning. Yes, we can still come together to benefi t the greater good, but with most events happening virtually, businesses being closed, and capacities being limited, we needed to adapt to a new normal.

The Power of Community has been displayed throughout Story County since the fi rst case hit in March. Our offi ce was fl ooded with calls on how to help, where to donate, and what vol-

his contributions in helping new scouts advance in rank, above and beyond what is expected of an adult volunteer.

At the same Court of Honor, the troop recognized the accomplishments of Scouts since the last Court of Honor in December. Since that time,

Scouts in Troop 140 earned more than 75 merit badges and achieved more than 30 rank advancements, despite the diffi culties due to the pandemic. The Court of Honor was held outside, following social distancing guidelines.

Troop 140 has been operating continuously since

unteer options were available to make life easier for those most vulnerable.

All of a sudden, “community” didn’t mean 300 people together in one room. Community meant businesses off ering free public Wi-Fi to students who didn’t have access at their home.

Community meant schools and organizations coming together to provide bagged meals and books to children who needed them. Community meant thousands of pounds of donated food being distributed to local pantries, and then delivered to families when they couldn’t leave their homes.

Community began to mean so much more than it did in January.

Now, as we embark on the 2020 campaign, we hope you feel The Power of Community stronger than ever.

UWSC will be unveiling some bold goals in our focus areas of health, education, and fi nancial stability, during

1986 and is chartered by Bethesda Lutheran Church. Since 1990, 89 boys from Troop 140 have achieved the rank of Eagle.

our kickoff program on Sept. 11. We know we have the support and strength of our partners, our donors, and our supporters to fulfi ll these goals and more over the next fi ve years, so that we can live, work, and play in a stronger community in the future.

United Way is often known as a community convener. We are good at bringing people together to create solutions. This year is no diff erent.

Whether you are young or old, a volunteer or a donor, a supportive bystander or an active participant in our work, know that together, you are a part of something much bigger than yourself.

United Way of Story County builds countywide partnerships to identify needs and to develop, support and evaluate eff ective human services, especially in the areas of health, education and fi nancial stability.

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