Veterans Day programs being held across the county

  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. 10 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. 15 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 invites you to attend the annual Veterans Day Supper and Program on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Deep River Community Center. A free pork loin supper will be served.
      There will be a program with district, post, unit and squadron leadership present and some awards will be given. A silent auction and a few live auction items will be held in an effort to raise funds to send girls to Girls State and offer scholarships.
 
Grinnell Veterans Day Ceremony to be held at Elks Lodge
     The Grinnell American Legion and VFW is hosting a Veteran’s Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge and Hazelwood Cemetery.
 
Grinnell Hy-Vee serving free breakfast to veterans on Nov. 10
     In honor of Veterans Day, Hy-Vee stores will host a free dine-in breakfast on Friday, Nov. 10, from 6 – 10 a.m. for all veterans and active-duty military members. Additionally, veterans and service members will receive 15 percent off grocery purchases all day on Nov. 10. Our Veterans Day Breakfast is just one of the many ways we honor our country's heroes.
 
Grinnell Middle School Veterans Day Assembly
     All community Veterans are invited to attend the 7th annual Grinnell Middle School Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, Nov. 10 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 a guest speaker.
     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. 10 at 11 a.m.
 
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 Saturday, 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.
      The guest speaker is Lorn and Marianne Heyne, who will be sharing their story of life in the Air Force. Boys State and Girls State representatives will also give a presentation.
     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.