Area Veteran's Day Ceremonies, Services being held

​BGM Elementary hosting Veterans Day event
 
       The public is invited to join BGM Elementary School students and staff at a Veterans Day event on Friday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the elementary gym.
 
Brooklyn Ruritan Club hosting Veterans Day supper
 
       The Brooklyn Ruritan Club is hosting an appreciation supper honoring area veterans and active service military families on Wednesday, Nov. 9 with a meet and greet at 6 p.m. followed by the meal at 6:30 p.m. at the Michael J. Manatt Community Center. 
For information, call 641-522-4464 or after 6 p.m. call 641-522-7052.
 
Deep River American Legion Post 296 Auxiliary hosting supper
 
        The Deep River American Legion Unit 296 Auxiliary would like to invite you to our annual Veterans Day Supper and Program on Friday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. in the Deep River Community Center. The meal consists of hot beef sundaes, green beans, salads and desserts. The public is welcome to join the Auxiliary in honoring Deep River Veterans from Post 296. Please feel free to join in on the silent and live auction following supper.
 
Grinnell Veterans Day Ceremony held at Elks Lodge
 
         The Grinnell American Legion and VFW is hosting a Veteran’s Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge and Hazelwood Cemetery.
 
Grinnell Middle School Veterans Day Assembly
 
      All community Veterans are invited to attend the 6th annual Grinnell Middle School Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at 132 East St. South, Grinnell. 
Join us for a time of celebration and reflection featuring the music of the Grinnell Middle School Bands and Choirs and guest speaker James Kaup, U.S. Navy Veteran.
A reception will follow in the GMS Library. Veterans are welcome to bring a guest. No RSVP necessary.
 
Montezuma Schools hosting Veterans Day event
 
        In honor of all veterans, the public is invited to attend a Veterans Day event at the Montezuma High School gym on Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The program includes several sixth graders doing a flag folding presentation.
 
Montezuma American Legion hosting Veterans Day meal
 
        The Montezuma American Legion Post 169 and Auxiliary along with the VFW will be holding their annual Veterans Day Supper in the Montezuma Memorial Hall on Friday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. to honor all Veterans. Ham and potatoes will be furnished and attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and their own table service.
Speakers this year will be the seven Legion members who were part of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to Washington D.C. on Nov. 2. Girls and Boys State representatives will also speak.
The VFW will have awards to present by Rachel Bru and the American Legion and Auxiliary will have award presentations as well as the “Fifth Grade Flag Essay Contest” from Mrs. Minner’s class. The public is invited to attend.