Joining forces for kids
From left, Breann Moore, Katelyn Stein and Darrius Poe listen as Athletics for Education and Success Executive Director Charles Clayton goes over their application forms to be counselors at this summer’s United For Fun camp. AFES has joined forces with United Way to run the camp.
As local schools prepare to let out for the summer, a dedicated group of individuals spent Wednesday afternoon gearing up for the start of United for Fun summer camp, attending an orientation at the offices of the United Way.
A joint effort by Athletics for Education and Success and the United Way and Community Foundation of Northwest Iowa, this year’s camp will once again provide a safe haven for elementary and middle school kids, combining a fair amount of learning with a lot of entertainment.
‘‘The camp is a great place for the kids to spend the summer, and the stuff we have planned is always a lot of fun,’’ said second-year counselor Spencer Ernst. ‘‘The team leaders are always scheduling field trips, some out-of-town trips, and the kids have a blast.’’
Camp will start June 2 and runs through August 15.
State plan gears up Highway 20 work
The expansion of U.S. Highway 20 to four lanes in northwestern Iowa is about to shift into high gear.
A draft version of a state highway plan calls building more of the new four-lane route and doing it sooner than previously projected.
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LAURENS — After being without a high school principal for more than two months, Laurens-Marathon High School is welcoming David Ross to fill the position beginning next school year.
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Crimminses to don familiar cavalry hats
This year’s Frontier Days parade marshals have a history of working with the event.
Leo and Genevieve Crimmins, longtime owners of White Transfer & Storage, received their ceremonial hats at their home Tuesday afternoon.
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