Jaywalk-a-thon brings Gehlen students, community together
The largest student fundraising event for Gehlen Catholic Schools starts tomorrow, with the annual Jaywalk-a-thon bringing together students, faculty, and community members to raise more than just funds. Gehlen development director Amy Jungers explained more about Friday’s walk to KLEM.
Students from all grades will walk on Friday, with the goal to raise $40,000. Jungers says students aren’t raising just money for Gehlen.
Jungers says she’s thankful for the community’s continued support of Gehlen’s students and academics.
The Jaywalk-a-thon will kick off tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., with community members welcome to join.
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Absentee ballots for November elections available next week
Absentee ballots for November’s local elections will be available starting on Wednesday, October 15th, the Plymouth County Auditor’s Office has announced.
Ballots can be picked up and cast in person at the Plymouth County Courthouse during regular business hours from the 15th until Monday, November 3rd at 5 p.m.. Voters can chose to have their ballot mailed to them by filling out a request form; these are available at the Auditor’s Office or online at the Iowa Secretary of State’s website. Completed forms must be mailed to or dropped off at the Auditor’s Office. Voters requesting to have their ballot mailed to them must do so by October 20th at 5 p.m..
All absentee ballots must be received at the Auditor’s Office by Election Day, November 4th, at 8 p.m.. Ballots received after this time will not be counted.
All voters, either in person or by mail, must provide valid ID in order to vote in next month’s elections. All polling locations will be open on November 4th from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. for in-person voting. If you have any questions about absentee balloting, please contact the Plymouth County Auditor’s Office at 712-546-6100.
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Hinton Police investigating stolen golf cart
The Hinton Police Department is investigating the attempted theft of a golf cart that occurred overnight on Tuesday.
Between 10:30 p.m. on Monday and 6:37 a.m. on Tuesday, a green Yamaha golf cart was stolen from a private residence on Orbit Drive. Police found the cart in a ditch not far from the home. Authorities are asking residents to contact Hinton Police if they have any footage of the theft.
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Fareway donates 2,000 units of corn for the holiday season
The Food Bank of Siouxland has announced that Fareway Stores has donated over 2,000 units of corn for the bank’s Holiday Harvest Boxes program.
The annual program aims to alleviate the budgets of those at risk by giving boxes of food for $5, allowing families to save for holiday costs and gifts. Each box contains traditional holiday side dishes, such as corn, cream of mushroom, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and green beans.
Jacob Wanderscheid, executive director of the Food Bank of Siouxland, says that the boxes “help families across Siouxland gather around the table and enjoy a holiday meal without the worry of how they’ll afford it,” and that partnering with companies like Fareway helps the Food Bank “bring comfort and hope to our neighbors during this special season”.
The Food Bank’s goal this year is to distribute 2,500 boxes across Siouxland. For availability, call your local food pantry.
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