Veterans to be honored across Poweshiek County on Nov. 11

​BGM Elementary hosting Veterans Day event
      The BGM Elementary and Secondary Schools will honor local veterans on Monday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Please invite veterans you know to this special program. The public is invited, too! Light refreshments will be provided following the program in the secondary cafeteria.
 
Brooklyn Ruritan Club hosting Veterans Day supper with special guest speaker, Capt. William “Hawk” Albracht
    The Brooklyn Ruritan Club is hosting an appreciation supper honoring area veterans and active service military families on Wednesday, Nov. 13 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.
     This year’s guest speaker is Capt. William “Hawk” Albracht, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran and retired Secret Service agent. During a White House career spanning 25 years, Albracht protected six American Presidents and numerous foreign dignitaries. Following his retirement from the Secret Service, Albracht managed Executive Security Operations for the Ford Motor Company before returning to his hometown to open a security consulting business. He penned a book, with co-author Capt. Marvin J. Wolf (retired), about his Vietnam experience holding Firebase Kate against enormous odds. The book, “Abandoned in Hell: The Fight for Vietnam’s Firebase Kate,” has received acclaim from a number of military and civilian reviewers, and was made into a documentary. In current time, Albracht’s focus is on motivational speaking, security and management consulting.
     For information, call 641-522-4464 or after 6 p.m. call 641-990-4304.
 
Deep River American Legion Post 296 family hosting supper
     The Morrison-Scharader American Legion Post 296 and family invites you to attend the annual Veterans Day Supper and program on Monday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Deep River Community Center. 
The program includes a free dinner, a recognition ceremony, girls and boys state speeches and a silent and live action of donated items to raise funds to send girls to the girls state program. 
 
Grinnell Veterans Day Ceremony to be held at Elks Lodge
    The Grinnell American Legion and VFW are hosting a Veteran’s Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge.
 
Grinnell Hy-Vee serving free breakfast to veterans on Nov. 11
     In honor of Veterans Day, Hy-Vee stores will host a free dine-in breakfast on Monday, Nov. 11, 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. 11. Our Veterans Day Breakfast is just one of the many ways we honor our country's heroes.
 
Pizza Ranch hosting free buffet to veterans on Nov. 11
     The Grinnell Pizza Ranch appreciates the sacrifices and dedication of our veterans and current military personnel. To honor your service, we’re offering an exclusive Veterans Day buffet special. All veterans and current military personnel can get a free buffet on Monday, Nov. 11 during regular buffet hours.
 
Grinnell Middle School Veterans Day Assembly
    All community Veterans are invited to attend the eighth annual Grinnell Middle School Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, 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. Veterans from each branch of the military will be recognized at the event. The program includes a middle school teacher reflecting on the meaning of Veteran’s Day and Navy veteran Jim Wawick will address those gathered at the program.
A reception will follow in the GMS Library. Veterans are welcome to bring a guest. No RSVP is necessary.
 
Montezuma Schools hosting Veterans Day event
      In honor of all veterans, a Montezuma Community Schools Veterans Day Assembly will be held on Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in the north gym. The program is being presented with assistance of the Poweshiek County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8876 and Auxiliary and the Montezuma America Legion Post 169 and Auxiliary and the Deep River American Legion Post 296 and Auxiliary. Harold Wheeler will present a Veterans Tribute at the program.
 
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 Monday, 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 Michael Williams, author of “The Boys of Milo,” a book about young men from Milo who were called to serve during the Vietnam era. Excerpts from his book have been read on WHO radio’s “Our American Stories” by Lee Habeeb, a national radio show telling the story of America to Americans. The book features a story on Montezuma’s Ron Hensel, formerly of Milo and current commander of the American Legion.