Iowa County briefs

Trick-or-treat in Marengo will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31.

Trunk-or-Treat at St. Paul Lutheran

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 500 Clark Street, Williamsburg, invites the community to their trunk-or-treat during the community trick-or-treat time on Halloween evening, Monday, Oct. 31, at 5:30 p.m. Members of the congregation will set up their cars in the parking lot and hand out goodies to trick-or-treaters. The parking lot is on the west side of the church building.

Make A Difference Day

The Williamsburg High School chapter of FCCLA is offering free yard work and fall cleanup for elderly and disabled in and around Williamsburg on Make A Difference Day, Nov. 8. Volunteers will help with raking leaves, washing windows and other outdoor jobs.

To request assistance, email kristacasterline@williamsburg.k12.ia.us

Marengo FFA Fruit Sales

The Marengo FFA Chapter will hold its annual fruit sales through Nov. 4. You may order from any FFA member or online. Online orders are delivered to your home. Delivery from orders placed with an FFA member will be the first week of December. To order online, go to: https://shop.4sns.com/index.asp?PID=67124

For more information, contact Marcia Kilgard at mkilgard@ivcsd.org

Iowa Valley early dismissals

During the 2022-2023 school year, the Iowa Valley Community School District will have a 1 p.m. dismissal every other Friday in order to allow more time for teacher collaboration and professional learning.

Early dismissals in November are Nov. 4 and 18. Please see the district calendar for a full list of the scheduled 1 p.m. dismissals. It can be found on the school’s website at http://www.iowa-valley.k12.ia.us

Trick-or-treat with the Tigers

The annual Trick of Treat with the Tigers will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Iowa Valley Junior/Senior High School. A highlight of this event is the massive amounts of candy and sweet treats that are passed out to hundreds of children. Any business, organization or individual who would like to donate candy, or money to purchase candy, can drop off their donation at the high school office or contact Mrs. Behrens to arrange pickup.

Amana Haus Tour

The Amana Arts Guild will host a Christmas Haus Tour Dec. 3 and 4. More information will be announced soon. Visit amanaartsguild.com/haustour

Swaddling Clothes

Swaddling Clothes will be held the first Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to noon, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 780 Court Ave., Marengo, offering baby, children’s and maternity items. For more information, call (319) 642-5452 or visit swaddlingclothes.org

Belle Plaine and Marengo Senior Dining Menus

Monday, Oct. 31: Halloween meal.

Nothing available for the rest of the week.

To make a reservation or cancellation, call (319) 444-3135 in Belle Plaine or (319) 642-5817 in Marengo.