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Aubrey’s favorite color is blue and her favorite class is Advanced Biology. Chicken bacon ranch and Buffalo Wild Wings are her favorite food and restaurant respectively. Her favorite singer is George Straight. Pride and Prejudice is her favorite movie. When Aubrey is not busy with school or her extra-curricular activities, she is an avid reader.
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cannot think for themselves is Karstyn’s biggest pet peeve. The person that Karstyn admires the most is his dad, Brad. He sees how hard his dad works.
Read moreDES MOINES, IOWA (April 1, 2024) –April donors bring May lives saved! This month, roll up your sleeves and save lives with LifeServe Blood Center. LifeServe Blood Center is calling all community members to participate in blood donation drives throughout the month of April, in your neighborhood. Each donation bolsters the blood supply for local hospitals, and LifeServe aims to emphasize the crucial role that each donor plays in supporting healthcare services within their own communities.
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Gus Stop in Pickstown held their grand opening and ribbon cutting Tuesday, April 2nd. Welcome to Pickstown! Photography by Denelle
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Wagner Chamber had a great turnout for their Annual Farm, Home Garden and Sports Show Thursday, April 4th. This years show had a great variety with 53 vendors attending. A great variety of food was served by the Knights of Columbus, and Catholic Daughters had many delicious desserts available. Photos by Barb Pechous.
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Preschool through sixth grade students are invited to enjoyaweekofunderseafaith adventure including games, music, crafts, experiments and Bible lessons. We will all learn that God is a friend who is real, who loves, whom we can trust, who is forever, and who is for everyone!
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The Avon American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Arthur Wisman Unit #150 has selected their 2024 Girl’s State Representatives. They will be sending three to Girl’s State including Carmindy Ferwerda, Maesa Kuhlman, and Ella Small. Girl’s State will be held the week of June 3rd – June 8th at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. This is the 77th year for the annual event. Girl’s State is a part of the ALA’s summer leadership and citizenship programs. The event is open to junior girls going into their senior year. The goal of this event is to open youngwomen’smindsandeyes to the mechanics of the American government, journalism, and politics for education and for potential future careers in those fields.
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