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JULY 4 FIREWORKS SHOW IN GRIMES
In partnership with the City of Grimes, a Home Base Iowa Community, Home Base Iowa invites the public to celebrate the nation’s Independence Day on the evening of July 4 at the Grimes Sports Complex, 600 S. James St. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to stay in their cars, watch from their homes or abide by social distancing guidelines. Time is subject to change, so watch for updates leading up to and day of the event. Veterans can visit https://www.homebaseiowa.gov/ for a list of known local benefits.
BATTLE HAWK ARMORY RIBBON CUTTING
The Grimes Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Battle Hawk Armory on June 16. Battle Hawk Armory is located at 3060 S.E. Grimes Blvd. #600 in Grimes.
FAMILY FUN AT THE DALLAS COUNTY FAIR
The Dallas County Fair is July 7-11 at 28057 Fairgrounds Road, Adel. Enjoy free grounds entry, parking and entertainment including: The Ninja Experience, Luau Logan, Brothers Walker, Mobile Glass Studio, Mr. Nick and Critter Corner. The evening entertainment requires tickets and includes: July 8: Mutton Busting and Rodeo July 9: Roots and Boots Tour with special guest Jason Pritchett July 10: Figure 8 and Circle Track Racing July 11: Demolition Derby For a full schedule and ticket pricing, visit www. dallascountyfair.com.
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STUDENTS NAMED ATHENE USA GAME CHANGER SCHOLARS
Athene USA, a provider of retirement savings products, announced the 20 Iowa students to be named to the inaugural class of the Athene USA Game Changer Scholars. Included is Alison Peralta, Grimes. The Game Changer Scholars program was created to support underrepresented Latino/Latina/ Latinx/Hispanic and Black/African American students in reaching their educational goals. The program awards individual scholarships of $2,000 each. Game Changer Scholars recipients must be Iowa residents with plans to attend college or university in Iowa.
IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASES HONORS LISTS
Iowa Central Community College named Tyler Madsen of Grimes to the Spring 2021 semester Dean’s List.
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THE SATISFACTION OF SAVING
Sixteen dollars. That was the profit I made from selling my toys and games at a garage sale that my mother had when I was 7 years old. That collection of cash and coins was what I carried with me to Home Federal Savings and Loan to open my first savings account in 1975. The bank teller even handed me a folded and stapled passport in a plastic sleeve that had the deposit transaction printed on it. A few years went by before I made any additional deposits from my lawnmowing money, but it was then when I realized what interest was all about. That $16 I deposited had somehow grown. I didn’t understand how, but I liked it. I became fascinated with the process of making deposits and growing my savings. As I started walking beans and detasseling corn, the REAL money began to come in. I felt personal victories with each savings milestone—
$100, $200, $300 and so on. When I turned 15, I started working at a gas station and received a regular paycheck, but the savings process was still the same. I went to the bank, deposited my check and fixed my eyes on that passport to see how much I earned in interest. I still deposit into my savings with the passion I had as a kid. Admittedly, with auto-deposits, ATM withdrawals and online banking, I don’t get the exact satisfaction, but that’s OK. As for that original Home Federal Savings and Loan passport, I still have it stored away in a box in my basement, complete with the now-yellowed plastic sleeve and the memory of my first $16. It seems money is not the only thing I save. Thanks for reading. Shane Goodman President and Publisher
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DC-G SCHEDULES BERNEICE H. FRIESZ
Berneice H. Friesz, 100, of Dallas Center, died Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center. During wartime, Berneice worked at an ordinance plant packing 50 caliber machine gun bullets into cartons. After that, she worked at Hiland Potato Chips; however, she spent most of her working years at Meredith in Des Moines in hand bindery. She retired from Meredith after 32 years and eight months of service. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 29 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines. Arrangements were handled by McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary.
NANCY SUZANNE WILSON
Nancy Suzanne (Walrod) Wilson, 72, of Dallas Center, died Thursday, June 17, 2021, at MercyOne Johnston Hospice Care after an 18-month battle with cancer. Nancy is survived by her husband, Gary, of 50 years. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 1, 2021 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Dallas Center. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 30, from 5-7 p.m. at the church. Guests are invited to wear their Cyclone and Hawkeye gear to the visitation in remembrance of Nancy. Arrangements are handled by Brandt Funeral Homes - Dallas Center.
TERESA L. POLLER
Teresa L. Poller, 56, of Grimes, died June 22, 2021. Graveside services were June 25 at Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery. Ames Monument & Cremation Center was in charge of arrangements.
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