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Hy-Vee Partners with Kellogg’s and Keurig Dr Pepper to End Summer Hunger Program to provide up to 1.5 million meals to Feeding America food banks in local communities

Today, Hy-Vee, Inc., in partnership with Kellogg’s and Keurig Dr Pepper, announced its End Summer Hunger campaign to provide food for children and families in need. During the month of July, for every qualifying purchase at a Hy-Vee grocery store, one meal will be donated to Feeding America food banks in Hy-Vee’s eight-state region. The program has a goal of donating 1.5 million meals. “We know that many families in our communities struggle with hunger, which is compounded this year by the effects of COVID-19,” said Donna Tweeten, Hy-Vee’s executive vice president, chief of staff and chief customer officer. “Having access to the proper nutrition is essential to strong, vibrant communities. Hy-Vee, along with our partners, are dedicated to doing our part to end summer hunger and are proud to support Feeding America to ensure children and families have access to meals no matter what time of year it is.” Donations will be made through the purchase of qualifying products at Hy-Vee’s more than 265 retail grocery stores. Products include: Kellogg’s® Frosted Mini-Wheats®, Kellogg’s® Club crackers and Town House® crackers, CORE® Hydration (six-pack), select Bai Antioxidant infusion (six-pack), and evian Natural Spring Water (six-pack). The products are part of Hy-Vee’s One Step program, which helps provide food to those in need. There is no limit to the number of product purchases per customer. “Kellogg is proud to be a part of this meaningful program,” said Oli Morton, Kellogg Company chief customer officer. “As a company with a heart and soul, our mission is to nourish families so they can flourish and thrive. We hope that together with Hy-Vee, Keurig Dr Pepper and others, we can reach our shared goal of ensuring more meals reach children facing hunger in these communities.” “Hy-Vee has been a valued partner of Keurig Dr Pepper for many years, and we are proud to participate in their campaign with Kellogg and Feeding America to help deliver meals within our local communities, especially during the critical summer months when school is out and more families and children are in need,” said Andrew Archambault, chief customer officer at Keurig Dr Pepper. “More than 11 million children face hunger in America and this number could escalate to 18 million as a result of the pandemic,” said Lauren Biedron, Feeding America Vice President of Corporate Partnerships. “When children are struggling with hunger, their families are too. We are thankful to Hy-Vee, Kellogg and Keurig Dr Pepper for helping to provide meals for children and families who need them most. We encourage everyone to help their neighbors in need through the End Summer Hunger campaign.”

*For each participating product purchased at Hy-Vee stores between July 1 - 31, 2020, Keurig Dr Pepper and the KelloggCompany will donate the monetary equivalent of at least one meal ($0.10) secured by Feeding America on behalf of member food banks - up to a maximum donation of $150,000.

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Laurens Pool Project Fundraiser!The Laurens Pool Project has the perfect fundraising "event" for 2020! It's a Donut Run! (Because face it, there are lots of us who DoNot Run!) This is the perfect combo of 3 things a lot of us love:

1. Donuts2. Laurens Pool Project3. Not RunningWilliam and Wesley came up with

this cool graphic for our t-shirts. So sign up now to support the Pool Project and pick up your t-shirt at the celebration on July 10 or at the library

the next week. No running required! Will you join us? :-) Get your shirt ordered by July 7 and support the Laurens Pool Project!

2020 Pocahontas County FairThe Pocahontas County Fair will be held July 16-18, 2020 with modified events and schedule. There will be no open class events this year. There will be no meals or food stand available. The buildings will be closed to the public. 4-H Static exhibits will be judged on Tuesday, July 14. Families will need to follow a schedule that will be shared closer to fair. Static exhibits will not be displayed at the fair. Livestock shows will be held with limited audience, social distancing and face masks are highly recommended. All livestock shows will be livestreamed for those that would rather not attend but want to support our 4-H and FFA members. We look forward to showcasing the projects our 4-H and FFA members have been working on throughout the year and with EVERYONE being responsible and respectful, we hope to have a successful 2020 Pocahontas County Fair.

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School News

LAURENS-MARATHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ~ 2020-2021 ~ SCHOOL SUPPLIES

L-M PRESCHOOL(1) Pair of Tennis Shoes for gym(1) Full-sized Book Bag(1) Extra set of clothing (shirt, pants,underwear, & socks)PLEASE MARK EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH CHILD'S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)

KINDERGARTEN**PLEASE MARK EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH CHILD'S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)

(1) Supply Box - LABEL W/NAME(2) Gallon bags to hold extra supplies & their

head phones - LABEL W/NAME(1) Set of headphones - LABEL W/NAME(1) Package of #2 Pencils (NO mechanicalpencils) - LABEL W/NAME(2) Large Erasers - LABEL W/NAME(3) Boxes of Kleenex (200 count) - LABEL W/NAME(1) Tub of Clorox Wipes - LABEL W/NAME(1) Container of Hand Sanitizer - LABEL W/NAME(1) Highlighter - LABEL W/NAME(2) White Board markers - LABEL W/NAME(1) Scissors - LABEL W/NAME(1) Bottle of glue - LABEL W/NAME(4) Glue sticks - LABEL W/NAME(1) Box of Crayons (24 count) - LABEL W/NAME(1) Set of Classic colored markers - LABEL W/NAME(1) Pair of P.E. Tennis Shoes - LABEL W/NAMEWater bottle for snack - LABEL W/NAMETowel or blanket for rest time - LABEL W/NAMEExtra set of clothes - LABEL W/NAMEBook Bag - LABEL W/NAMENotebooks & Folders are NOT needed, please.

FIRST GRADE**PLEASE MARK EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM WITH CHILD’S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)

(1) set of headphones - LABEL W/NAMEPencil Box (No bigger than about 6"x 9")(3) Double-Pocket Folders (with NO fastenersand NO plastic folders)(20) #2 Pencils (NO mechanical pencils)(6) Large Erasers(2) Large Boxes of Kleenex(2) Large containers of Clorox disinfectantwipes(3) Glue Sticks(1) 8 oz. Bottle of School White Glue(1) 7.5” x 10” Canvass Zipper Bag with ClearFront(1) Pair of Tennis Shoes for P.E.(4) Dry erase markers(1) Box of quart or gallon size Ziploc bags(3) Wide-lined (1 subject) Spiral Notebooks(1) Box of Crayons(1) box of CLASSIC colored markers(1) pair of scissors(1) Book bag

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Laurens-Marathon School - 2020-2021 Supply List - 5th & 6th

5th Grade:(1) pair of earbuds or headphones(2) Spiral Notebooks - wide lined (colors: red & blue)(2) packages of wide-lined looseleaf paper(2) Highlighters (2 different colors)(4) Dry erase markers(1) box of gallon-sized Freezer Zip-loc baggies(2) Double-Pocket folders w/brads (colors: red & blue)(1) bottle of white glue or (2) glue sticks(2) correcting pens (any color except black)(1) set of markers(20) #2 Ticonderoga Pencils(12-24) Pencil Cap Erasers(1) pair of tennis shoes for PE(3) large boxes of Kleenex(1) container of disinfecting wipes(2) container of hand sanitizerAssignment Notebook ($2.00 purchased at Registration) Students musthave one!**No Trapper Keepers**PLEASE MARK ALL ITEMS WITH CHILD’S NAME (CLOTHING ALSO)

6th Grade:¥ Pair of earbuds or headphones¥ Notebooks (5) - One for Each Class!¥ Folders (5) or Binder¥ Assignment Notebook/Planner ($2.00 purchased at registration)

Students must have one!¥ #2 Pencils¥ Pens¥ Highlighters¥ Calculator¥ PE Clothes and Shoes¥ Magnet or Lanyard for Lunch Ticket¥ Pencil Case or Magnet Case for locker¥ 1 box of Kleenex (200 Count)¥ Container of Hand Sanitizer¥ Container of disinfecting wipes

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Local News & Announcements

90th Birthday Allen Shaw will turn 90 on July 15! Please help the family celebrate by sending cards and well wishes to him. Cards can reach Allen at: 206 Bissell Street, Laurens, IA 50554.

Baby ShowerA “Drive-By” Baby Shower for Katie and Jordan Ives will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 310 Oak St., Laurens (Fuchs residence). Please shower the soon-to-be parents by driving by and dropping off your gift. Remember- It’s a Girl!! They are registered at Target and Amazon.

Baby ShowerThere will be a Baby Shower for Alyssa & Justin Bailey on Sunday, July 12 at the Laurens United Methodist Church. Come & Go Shower will be held from 2-4 p.m. and a Drive By Baby Shower will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. Masks are recommended but will not be enforced. Our goal is to keep Alyssa & baby healthy, while celebrating the newest Bailey Boy!! They are registered at Target and Amazon.

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At the Library & Advertising

At the Library with Glenda MulderJuly 8, 2020

Our July book choice is The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson. Our library received a multiple copy set as a grant from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. It is about the pack horse librarians in Kentucky during the Great Depression. It’s also about the blue people of that region. Have you heard of them? I sure hadn’t! I enjoyed this book so much when it first came out that I’m looking forward to reading it again – it’s just that good! Join our discussion on Monday, July 27 if you feel comfortable doing that! Some of the novels we have received this week include: Muzzled by David Rosenfelt, Want by Lynn Steger Strong, The Lost and Found Bookshop (Reg & LP) by Susan Wiggs, The Revelators by Ace Atkins, Dangerous Pursuits by Jo Bannister, The Outsider by Linda Castillo, Always the Last to Know by Kristan Higgins, All the Broken People by Leah Konen, Golden Cage by Camilla Lackberg, Once You Go This Far by Kristen Lepionka, Walk Along the Beach (Reg & audio, LP is on order!) by Debbie Macomber and The Wedding Thief by Mary Simses. In nonfiction books we received Gentle on My Mind: In Sickness and in Health with Glen Campbell by his wife, Kim Campbell and White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin Diangelo. Thanks to Sarah Pohlman Hagar for the following books in memory of Denny Waters. I think they represent him nicely! Ben Hogan’s 5 Golf Lessons, The Truth about Cancer, and Awesome Science Experiments for Kids. We are open our regular hours, but if you don’t feel comfortable coming in the library yet, let us know you need materials delivered, or we will arrange an outdoor pickup.

Coming EventsJuly 27 @ 7pm Book Club “Book Woman of Troublesome Creek”

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Services Held for David Evans Sr.David L. Evans Sr. - age 83, of Laurens, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, at his home in Laurens, Iowa. David Lloyd Evans was born on May 6, 1937, in Hendricks, MN. He was the son of Lloyd and Nelta (Freiberg) Evans. Through high school he worked at the Lake Benton, MN newspaper. He graduated

from Lake Benton High School in 1955. He attended South Dakota State College, Brookings, SD graduating in 1959 in Printing Management. He served in the U.S. Army for 2 ½ years. On June 15, 1963, David was united in marriage to Janet Maronde in Marshall, MN. The couple were blessed with two sons, David and James. They purchased the Pender Times in Nebraska in 1966. In 1975, they sold the Pender Times and purchased the Sun Publishing Co. in Laurens, Iowa. They later renamed the business the Laurens House of Print. The newspaper part was sold and the commercial printing was expanded, printing many different monthly magazines. The business was sold to son, David Jr. in 2000. David enjoyed driving his minihome to a campground and pulling his fishing boat to the lake with family and fishing buddies. Survivors include his wife, Janet of Laurens; sons, David Jr. (Amber) Evans of Laurens and James (Sara) Evans of Maple Grove, MN; five grandchildren; brother, Rolland Evans of Fridley, MN and sisters, Joyce Kortlever of St. Cloud, FL and Marilyn Olson of Shoreview, MN. David was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tommy Evans and sisters, Jean Melloy and Colleen Carlson. Private Family Services were held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Powers Funeral Home, Sacred Heart Chapel in Laurens, Iowa, with Fr. Craig Collison officiating.

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Services Held for Tina CejkaTina A. Cejka - age 58, of Pocahontas, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Justine Ann Baker was born on February 8, 1962, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She was the daughter of Glede and Joyce (Peterson) Baker. She was educated in Rolfe schools and attended Rolfe High School. In 1982, Tina married Neil Cejka at Pocahontas. They lived in Ware, Rolfe and Pocahontas. Tina worked as a waitress in Rolfe for several years and then at the Chateau Restaurant in Pocahontas for many years. She worked at various jobs in the area for several years. She then worked for Duchland Dairy near Rolfe for several years before retiring.

Tina enjoyed playing BINGO, cross stitching, sewing and crocheting. She also liked to make homemade chocolate candy. Tina especially enjoyed spending time with her family and organizing family reunions.

Survivors include her children, Jason Cejka of Omaha, NE; Ashley (Josh) Meier of Omaha, NE and Jamie Cejka of Pocahontas; two granddaughters, Kaylin and Korah; mother, Joyce Baker of Pocahontas and sister, Jayline Adams of Pocahontas. Tina was preceded in death by her father, Glede Baker.

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Church

This Week at Bethany LutheranPastor David E. Klappenbach

Sunday, July 12, 2020Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 AM ~ Worship

Tuesday, July 14, 20208:30 AM ~ Prayer Group 9:30 AM ~ Coffee Fellowship at BLC

Thursday, July 16, 20202:00 PM ~ Circle Group at Bethany

Worship, Love, Accept~Together in Christ’s Name

This Week at First ChristianPastor Rev. Rita Cordell712-845-6164

Sunday, July 12 10:30 a.m. Worship

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchPastor Ed Frank

Wed., July 8: Confirmation Class @ 3 pm

Fri., July 10 : Men’s Bible Study @ 7am

Sun., July 12 : Worship @ 10:30 a.m.

Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic ChurchPocahontas, IA -- Pastor: Very Rev. Craig Collison, VF

All services and activities at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Churchhave been cancelled until

further notice. Find us on Facebook to watch recorded mass.

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Extension News

Yard and Garden: Minor Insect Pests of TreesSome pests on trees are conspicuous. These easy-to-spot pests can be disconcerting; however, don’t panic, as many don’t cause serious harm to trees. For more information on pests and taking care of landscape plants, contact the horticulture specialists at hortline@iastate.edu. There are small, white objects resembling kernels of popcorn on the branches of my silver maple tree. What are they? The small, white, popcorn-like objects are likely cottony maple scale (Pulvinaria innumerabilis). Cottony maple scale is an insect. It is most commonly found on silver maple trees. However, it can also be found on other maples, oak, linden, hackberry, honey locust and other trees. In June, female scales begin to produce large, white, cottony egg sacs that may grow to the size of dimes (up to a ½-inch in diameter). Large numbers of egg sacs look like popcorn strung along branches and twigs. The eggs within the expanded egg sacs (up to 1,000 eggs per sac) begin to hatch in early July. The new scale nymphs crawl to the undersides of leaves where they feed on sap from the leaf tissue. The scales grow to adulthood on the leaves and mate in August or September. After mating,

the females return to the tree’s twigs to spend the winter. There is one generation per year. Cottony maple scale insects excrete a clear, sticky substance called honeydew. The honeydew drops onto leaves on the lower portions of infested trees. It also drops onto plants or other objects (patio furniture, cars, driveways, etc.) beneath trees. Oftentimes, a sooty mold fungus colonizes the honeydew, resulting in a black sooty appearance on leaves, branches, and other objects. Cottony maple scale usually causes little harm to healthy trees. Natural predators (such as lady beetles), parasites and adverse weather conditions typically control an infestation within one or two years. Treatment of cottony maple scale with insecticides may do more harm than good, as the insecticide may kill the scale’s predators and parasites. There are small masses of foam-like material in my pine tree. What are they? The foam-like masses in the pine tree were likely created by the pine spittlebug (Aphrophora parallela). Spittlebugs are a small group of sap-feeding insects. Spittlebugs are easily recognizable because of the foamy mass of “spit” that surrounds the spittlebug nymphs (the immature stage of the insect) as they feed on sap from their host plants. The foamy spittle protects the nymphs from predators and desiccation. The pine spittlebug feeds on Scotch, Austrian, and eastern white pine, spruces, and firs. The pine spittlebug typically

causes little harm to trees. Control is usually not necessary. There are small, red bumps on the leaves of my maple tree. Should I be concerned? The small, red bumps on the maple leaves are maple bladder galls. Maple bladder galls are a “pouch” gall. They are caused by a tiny mite. Adult mites spend the winter under the bark and other protected locations on trees. In early spring, the adults move to developing leaves and begin feeding. The leaf responds to the small irritation by rapidly producing extra cells that form the abnormal growth at the feeding site. The gall encloses the mite, which continues to feed and lay numerous eggs within the gall. At first, the galls are light green in color. They quickly turn bright red and finally black by the end of summer. Maple bladder galls cause little harm to healthy, well-established trees. It’s best to ignore the presence of maple bladder galls on trees. Preventive sprays are not practical. Nothing can be done after the galls have formed.

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Extension News

2020 4-H Show Iowa to Provide Virtual Recognition of 4-H Exhibits,EventsWhile safety limitations put a hold on the Iowa State Fair this year, 4-H youth across Iowa will still have plenty of opportunities to showcase learning exhibits and participate in events online. A special exhibition, 4-H Show Iowa, will provide state level recognition to partially replace the loss of learning opportunities due to the postponement of this year’s Iowa State Fair. Included in these virtual celebrations are 4-H Exhibits, Communication Events and the Awardrobe Clothing Selection. Counties will be encouraged to select exhibits for this special exhibition in a similar manner to how they normally select exhibits and participants for the Iowa State Fair. Each exhibitor will provide one or more photos, an exhibit “write-up” and a brief summary of the exhibit. For communication

events, video links will be submitted. Awardrobe participants will provide one or more photos, the event report form and a style show narrative. Volunteer judges will evaluate all exhibits and events. Outstanding exhibits and communication participants will be selected in all departments and will receive special recognition. The Awardrobe event will continue to select five outstanding participants in each division. Ribbons will be awarded as in previous years. Funding for ribbons has been donated by the Iowa 4-H Foundation. “We appreciate the generous funding that Iowa 4-H Foundation has provided,” said Debbie Nistler, Iowa 4-H state program leader. “Support for this opportunity helps ensure that all members have an opportunity to showcase their learning efforts this year.” A public showcase of all entries will be made available using the photos of entries and summary information. The public exhibition will be released during the originally planned Iowa State Fair dates, Aug. 13-23. Information for 4-H youth exhibitors and families can be found on the 4-H Show Iowa

webpage at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/2020-4-h-show-iowa. For more information on the Iowa 4-H Youth Development program, please contact Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach at (712) 335-3103 or visit the Iowa 4-H website at www.extension.iastate.edu/4h .

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Extension News

Garden and Green Bean Safety: Serve Up Fresh Produce, Not Foodborne IllnessThis week’s Sow, Grow, Eat and Keep instructional video at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/sow-grow-eat-keep from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will talk about keeping garden produce safe, and also canning green beans. The warmer weather is helping gardens grow and bloom. Gardeners should make sure they are not harvesting pests and bacteria that can cause foodborne illness along with their fruits and vegetables. During this week’s session, gardeners will learn steps to take to keep their garden produce safe, including keeping animals out of their garden and washing their hands properly.Gardeners will likely be busy harvesting fresh green beans soon. If you’re wondering how you can enjoy this tasty vegetable year-round, consider canning. Vegetables, like green beans, are low acid foods that must be

pressure canned to kill harmful bacteria and prevent spoilage. Pressure canning tends to scare people who are new to canning. However, it becomes less scary when we learn more about it. The key to safe home food preservation is to find a tested recipe and follow the instructions carefully. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach uses the National Center for Home Food Preservation website, https://nchfp.uga.edu/ and recipes and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Complete Guide to Home Canning, https://nifa.usda.gov/press-release/usdas-complete-guide-home-canning-available. The webinar will provide general information about pressure canning. For more detailed information on pressure canning, check out the ISU Extension and Outreach Food Preservation 101 online class and the Canning: Vegetables publication for more food preservation information. For those interested in learning more about gardening, contact your ISU Extension and Outreach county office for information about the Master Gardener program. Training begins across the state this fall. ISU Extension and Outreach will continue hosting weekly Sow, Grow, Eat and Keep, https://

www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/sow-grow-eat-keep quickinars. These quickinars will be 5-15 minute online lessons of seasonally appropriate topics for the garden, food preparation and food preservation. Some of the upcoming topics include:

• Herbs• Growing tomatoes• Freezing vegetables• Canning apple pie filling• Summer squash• Salsa makingSend your food or garden

questions to sowgroweatkeep@iastate.edu.

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