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Thanksgiving dinner at the Amana Church

AMANA -- The annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Amana Church in Amana is open to all.

Dine-in with friends and neighbors or carry-out a meal Thursday, Nov. 27. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. at the Amana Church, located in the center of the block north of the Chocolate Haus.

To reserve a carry-out meal, call the Amana Church office at 319-622-6155. before Nov. 24. No reservation required for dine-in.

The dinner is being prepared by Amana Church volunteers and youth group members. Turkey, a second entrée for those who do not care for turkey, mashed potatoes, side dishes and dessert will be served.

The Amana Church will have its annual covenant service at 10 a.m. at the Middle Amana Church. Everyone is welcome.

Iowa Valley releases honor roll

MARENGO – Iowa Valley Junior/Senior High School released it first quarter honor roll.

Seventh grade: Kyrianna Bowshier, Carter Brecht, Alexis Buck, Lauren Carroll, Briella DeVooght, Isaac Etzel, Kiyla Grimm, Chase Hawkins, Emmry Helmrichs, Raylan Hoeppner, Temperance Huber, Alexis Johnson, Nolan Kepler, Jayden Mason, Maeve Peach, Karlie Ray and Krayton Sherman.

Seventh grade with a 3.75 grade-point average higher: Kaylee Bender, Raelyn Cronbaugh, Aubrey Koenig, Joslyn Kriegel, Avia Long, Ava Miller, Rhylee Oppelt, Ellie Shine and Londyn Upah.

Eighth grade: Addison Albright, Jaylee Becker, Keelan Becker, Kyler Bly, Colton Dietrich, Isaiah Hartley, Corbyn Johns, Drew Johnson, Hudson Lindsey, Carson Mahan, Anthony Mulder, Lucy Pritchard, Asher Rabe, Megan Sandhagen, Lilly Vincent and Brodie Westfall.

Eighth grade with a 3.75 GPA or higher: Brecken Bral, Roarie Christner, Harper Fiser, James Fleming, Aimee George, Gemma George, Megan Gorsch, Reese Kasper, Juan Martinez, Kinslee Meier, Joselin Slaymaker, Payten Stout, Nigel Stubblefield, Alivea Sykes, Kimber Thiessen and Landon VanZee.

Ninth grade: William Bowshier, Kyliegh Crawford, Ayden Guzman, Alexis Hansen, Ryker Helmrichs, Ronald Hull, Kenley Koenig, Maggie Kriegel, Jack McCaw, Mason McKusker, Kylie Nielsen, Gabe Olson, Carson Peska, Paetynn Reyna, Jayson Seboldt, Jackilyn Smith, Maddox Upah, Allison Vulysteke, Lorelai Wagner and Chevi Weeks.

Ninth grade with a 3.75 GPA or higher: Emry Busch, Rynlee Cronbaugh, Olyvia Grant, Landon Kilgard, Laurel Stubblefield and Aubry Von Lienen.

10th grade: Maximus Alaniz, Isabella Alardin, Ethan Busch, Payton Carroll, Makenna Chvala, Taylor Fay, Autumn Hammen, Zachariah Hartley, Brahn Hawkins, Brody Hudepohl, Morgan Ipsen, Gage Jacoby, Tristan Johnson, Lili Kimm, Caden Litton, Zavier Pedersen, Derek Sherman, Austin Trimble, Miranda Vazquez, Ayden Wagner, Grady Williams and Nevaeh Wright.

10th grade with 3.75 GPA or higher: Claudia Garza, Nancy Gil, Myah Harmon, Mallory Hauschilt, Carter Koenig, Eva Kriegel, Tyson Kriegel, Patrick Peach and Garrett Penning.

11th grade: Sherra Bonnichsen, Lane Chvala, Kinley Fiser, Ezekial Hartley, Chance Hoyt, Gavin Johnson, Hayden Kanke, Elijah Lillie, Maeci Marshall, Mark Meredith, Avery Metz, Xavier Mulder, Kacie Nielsen, Emily Olson, Elijah Pritchard, Brooke Smith, Caden Smith, Dane Smith, Rebecca Smith, Kennedy Thiessen and Sophia Wright.

11th grade with 3.75 GPA or higher: Derek Bral, Mason Hoyt, Skyler Hoyt, Cole Long, Chandler McKibben, Layne Peska, Immanuel Pritchard, Jasmine Slaymaker, Bryar Slockett, Delaney Stubblefield and Emma Von Lienen.

12th grade: Owen Ary, Dillin Dally, Hailey Dietze, Kelsie Eckhardt, Camila Flores, Clara Fry, Layla Graves, Ayden Hollister, Hannah Litton, Lexi Matlick, Ashton Mattison, Matigan Pritchard, Tali Robbins, Ogden Truempler and Kamryn Wittenback.

12th grade with 3.75 GPA or higher: Peyton Bearbower, Myla Frimml, Elizabeth Gilbert, Shayla Helgeson, Kathryn Kilgard, Emma McCaw, Aniah Morse, Joseph Nebraska, Kena Purk, Alivia Rabe, Joshua Read, Michaela Schachtlie, Dallas Sherman, Hannah Smolik and Abigail Sparrowgrove.