In Brief

Elk’s Veterans Leather Program

Deer hunters – Please donate your hides for this important program. Call Rich Metcalf at 641-919 for more information. Henry County Conservation has added a drop off spot at the Oakland Mills site. There is a barrel located in front of the maintenance shop!

Dec. 28 – Cyclones will appear in the Pop-Tarts Bowl

2:30 CT Iowa State will play Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Iowa State tied for first place in the Big 12 Conference. The Cyclones won 10 games for the first time in the 133-year history of the football program.

Dec. 28 – New London VFW Post 7641 Catfish and Chicken Dinner

5-7 p.m. Catfish $13 and Chicken $9 per person dinners are available. Dinner Includes: Roll & Choice of 2 Sides. Sides: French Fries, Baked Beans & Coleslaw. These dinners are served every second and fourth Saturday evenings. Take out is available as well.

Dec. 30 – Hawkeyes will appear in the Music City Bowl

1:30 p.m. Iowa will play Missouri in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee. A win at the Nissan Stadium would complete the Hawkeye season with nine wins.

Jan. 1 – First Day Hike

10:00 AM Meet at the Geode State Park Beach Parking Area Shelter. A guided 2.5 mile hike will meander from the beach to Shelter #2. There is one moderate hill. Dress for the weather and enjoy learning about all the new features at the park. Contact: (319)392-4601 for more information.

Dec. 30 – Jan. 13 Self Guided New Year’s Hike

Henry County Conservation has a brand new walk planned with new signs and information. Begin at Turtle Town outside the Oakland Mills Nature Center, get your instructions and hike this interesting trail. Stop to read signs posted with fun facts, trivia and more. Dress for the weather. This year post a picture of yourself along the trail for a chance to win a prize.

SAVE THE DATES

Keep an eye on the calendar. Support our young people and their activities.

Feb. 1 Tiger Shooting Sports Fundraiser

Mar. 7-8 Shrek NLHS Spring Musical

Tiger Pantry

Tiger Pantry hours: Thursdays – 3:30-6 p.m. Saturdays - 9-11 a.m.

As the year closes, Laurie Jo and the dedicated pantry volunteers want to extend the Tiger Food Pantry's deep appreciation for and to the community we live in serve. Sometimes, food bank offerings have been scant, but all of you have kept us up and running with plenty of protein, veggies and fruit to keep our families healthy. Laurie notes: “I have said it before and I'll say it again. The generosity of our community never surprises me because of who we are.” That being said, we are deeply grateful. We can’t do it without you.