Coming events

Help sought to decorate veterans’ graves

Marengo American Legion Auxiliary Post 76 is seeking help placing American flags and white crosses with poppies on veterans’ graves in the Marengo Cemetery. Volunteers should meet at the mausoleum at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 25, and/or 1 p.m. on Friday, May 26, for instructions, flags and poppies. If the weather is questionable, call (319) 642-3999 to find out the plan.

Pioneer Heritage Museum opening

The Iowa County Pioneer Heritage Museum, Marengo, will open for the season Saturday, June 3, with a free grill lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The museum and grounds are located at 675 East South St., Marengo, and will remain open until 4 p.m. for the public to tour. Special exhibits this year include wedding dresses from the past and Mildred Benson, author of the “Nancy Drew” books.

Meals from the Heartland

Meals from the Heartland will package 30,000 meals from 10 a.m. to noon June 3 at Lutheran Interparish School, Williamsburg. Community support is encouraged. The event is sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. Please contact the church office to volunteer, make a monetary donation or with any questions at (319) 668-1266.

HLV Alumni Meeting June 24

The annual alumni meeting and banquet for Hartwick, Ladora, Victor, St. Johns and HLV will be held Saturday, June 24, at the Victor American Legion Hall. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7:15 p.m. Cost of the meal is $20 per person. RSVP by June 9 to Bernie McGuire, 5585 North St., Bettendorf, Iowa 52722. Checks can be made payable to HLV Alumni Association. Please include your year of graduation.

Benton County

Flea Market in Van Horne

Birds of a Feather will host its second annual flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3. There will be vendors both at Birds of a Feather and indoors at the Community Center. This is the same day as townwide garage sales in Van Horne and Newhall.

Belle Plaine garage sales

Belle Plaine will hold citywide garage sales Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3. Lists will be available at the Country Foods Bulletin Board on Wednesday, May 31.

Senior Dining Menus

Belle Plaine and Marengo Senior Dining

Monday, May 29: Closed, Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 30: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, dessert.

Wednesday, May 31: Hotdog/bun, potato chips, baked beans, fruit, dessert.

Nothing available for the rest of the week.

For reservations, please call (319) 444-3135 in Belle Plaine and (319) 642-5817 in Marengo.

North English and Millersburg

Monday, May 29: Closed, Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 30: Chili, cornbread, veggie, fruit, milk.

Wednesday, May 31: Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, veggie, fruit, dessert.

Nothing available for the rest of the week.

Please call ahead one day for reservations and carryout, (319) 664-3283.

Comments: Melinda.Wichmann@southeastiowaunion.com