Chains Interrupted speaks at Fortnightly meeting

NORTH ENGLISH — Nikki Stallman from Chains Interrupted presented information about that organization and human trafficking in the Midwest during the North English Fortnightly Women’s Club meeting April 11 at the English Valleys History Center.

She also shared recent activity reported as close to home as Iowa and Keokuk Counties.

The organization focuses on awareness and prevention of human trafficking and advocates for youth by partnering with local organizations., such as Safe Families, the Deparatment of Human Services, Four Oaks and Tanager Place, and training staff to work with young victims who have experienced this type of trauma.

Co-hostesses of the meeting were Tammy Stanerson and Mary Glaspie. Eleven members recited the Flag Pledge and Club Collect. Roll call was taken by asking a question about the Chains Interrupted organization or human trafficking.

The treasurer’s report showed that $500 was given to the English Valleys Community Scholarship Foundation. This brings the club balance to $1,126.64.

Sue Banning then provided the News Flash. Sue shared the big topic in Iowa these days: Caitlin Clark. Clark was expected to be the number one draft pick for the WNBA. She was projected to go to the Indiana Fever n the first round.

The Indiana Fever also announced that 36 of their 40 games will be nationally televised this year.