Last year, the Danbury Fire Department purchased a new-to-them grass rig to replace an older truck. A grass rig is used for grass fires where a larger firetruck may not be able to go due to size or weight or where a larger truck is not needed. Donations of all sizes have helped them pay for the majority of the cost of the truck and equipment added to the pick up to turn in into a grass rig. Recently, the department received a generous $4,000 donation from NEW Coop to go towards this important piece of fire equipment.
    "The Danbury Fire Department greatly appreciates the donation made by NEW Coop," said Fire Chief Cameron Sexton. "We are appreciative of all individuals and businesses who have helped us pay for our new truck."
    Upgrading equipment is a frequent need for the fire department. Aging equipment needs upgrades to keep the department a viable part of the community. Their next endeavor is the 1983 Mack tanker. The tanker has been losing its water-holding strength over the years could turn it more into a water-holding sprinkler than a tanker.
    The department is bringing their tractor pull back again this year. The event had returned to Danbury last year and was declared a huge success by pullers and fans alike. The tractor pull will begin at noon
    The pull will feature 6 categories, Out of the Field, Altered Farm, 3,000 RPM, Super Field, Gas Pickups, and Diesel Pickups. The Western Iowa Pullers Association will lead the pull which is anticipated to include competitors from at least three states.
    While participants are not required to to pre-register, the department would appreciate a heads up. Call Chris at 712-210-3765 to pre-register. Registration on the 5th will close at 11:00.
    The pull will be found just west of the second ball field in the Swede Wessling Memorial Ballpark. Participants are asked to use the 2nd Street entrance to the park. Spectators are asked to use the 4th Street entrance by the shelter house. Admission is a free will donation with all proceeds going to the fire department. No coolers, please. A beer garden and concessions will be available. There will be limited bleacher seating.

    The Danbury Catholic School BBQ/Auction always brings a wide variety of items to the school for supporters to spend far more than the retail value of each item. If they were looking for deals, the supporters would have been sorely disappointed.
    Along with ride-on toys, household items galore, hair care items, and lots of furniture, a large volume of food was available to overbid on. Savory foods such as pizzas and beef and pork were on the auction list. Sweet items were also available - cookies, desserts, and beverages. One item in particular looked savory but was all sweet. Kim Boysen and her cake-making talent brought a most delicious looking hamburger to the auction tables. As realistic as it looked, the oversized burger was all cake. This and other cakes made by the DC staff member always bring some sweet money to the school.
    This year the school also raffled off a new truck with only 29 miles on the odometer. The raffle item also brought in some sweet rewards with hundreds of people hoping their name would be called. To the excitement of this reporter, Nick Buth was named the winner. Sweet!
    To the left, Kim and Ken Boysen carefully place the creatively decorated cakes on the table prior to the auction.

    Corn Days is getting closer, and that means the t-shirt pre-orders will be ending soon so that they will be available on the big weekend. The deadline for orders is Tuesday, September 8th at midnight.
    To order, use the form in this Review, go to Colbert's Market where order forms are available, or order online at https://www.storessimple.com/freshprints/groupproducts.php?prodgroup_id=43312&prodgroupbypass=true. A QR code is also on the order form if you would like to order via phone. If you need assistance placing your order, contact Erin at 880-1228. You may also email corndays@danbury-ia.com.
    Going to the tractor pull this weekend? The Corn Days committee plans to have a tent from noon until 3:30 where limited amounts of shirts will be available to purchase. Order forms will also be available, and a committee member may be able to help place an order at the pull.
    GO CORN!