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When some of us were growing up, we looked forward with great anticipation to shopping for school supplies, scouring all the local stores for the perfect lunch kit and pencil

Providing nutritious food for growing children can be challenging, especially for families struggling financially.

With unity and perseverance, community members continue to come together each year in August with a goal to eliminate child hunger.

The Putnam Education Partnership (PEP) Foundation’s BackPack program is kicking off its 12th year serving students in the Putnam County School System by providing weekend food bags to students experiencing

Four candidates will be vying for the crown of 2023 Mitchell County Fair Queen. The winner will participate in the Iowa State Fair Queen Pageant.

The St. Louis Community Foundation released an accounting of the 56 grants distributed from a $12.5 million settlement fund paid for the owner of the Bridgeton Landfill.

The Pine Street Backpack Program will once again provide backpacks filled with school supplies for local families who need them.

More than 7,000 people attended the second annual Squeal on the Eel Festival on June 17 and the event, sponsored by Tyson Foods, raised $64,000 to support local organizations.

The United Way of Bruce Greys backpack program is now in its 19th year and has provided more than 32,800 backpacks to students in need.

The United Way of Bruce Greys backpack program is now in its 19th year and has provided more than 32,800 backpacks to students in need.