Legion members, loved ones, and people wanting to start Memorial Day as it was intended - remembering veterans who have passed away - were seen in cemeteries and at special Memorial Day programs across the nation on Monday. The Carlson Frum Legion Post #336 of Danbury was one of those legions that led Memorial Day services. The post began on a gorgeous Monday morning visiting the Otto, St. Patrick's, and Liston Township Cemeteries where, led by color guard, they marched to their designated areas, gave the 21-gun salute, and all listened to Taps. The Memorial Day event concluded at Dana Hall, Danbury's legion hall. Commander Mike Barry introduced Jillian Ortner who read the roll call, Msgt. Greg Patten from the 185th Airborne Refueling Wing who was the guest speaker, and also special speaker Bruce Burton.
    In this issue will be found the Roll Call of the Dead, a list of veterans who have passed away but are remembered by loved ones, photos from Memorial Day, and speeches affiliated with the program.
    Above, Megan Doty plays taps while the Carlson Frum Legion members and their guest speaker stand at attention.
    Photo by Annika Doty. Thanks, Annika!

    Friday was the final day of school for all buildings in our school district. As is tradition, the elementary grades plan many events revolving around good weather. Well, good weather was not the case on Friday. Much needed rain turned the activities into indoor events this year. A variety of games, face painting, and cold treats were present in both the Danbury Catholic and MVAO Elementary buildings. Picnic lunches were also present.
    Above, DC and MVAOCOU graduate Kinsey Bruhn paints the face of Camryn Bruning.
    To the right, students at MVAO Elementary in Mapleton enjoy a popsicle while the fifth graders play the teachers and other adults in a friendly game of kickball.

    When is Corn Days?
    The question has been heard more and more. Well, the meeting we had planned didn't work due planting season and the joys of the final weeks of school. Now that both are winding down, we are going to try again.
    There will be a Corn Days meeting on Thursday, May 28th at 5:30 p.m. at Schrank's. Everyone is welcome to join. Want to be on the committee? Got some ideas? Want to make sure an activity we did last year returns? Want to help us? Does your organization want to be part of the Corn Days experience? Join us!
    If you are unable to attend but are interested in Corn Days, message us, email us at corndays@danbury-ia.com, or contact a current committee member (Erin Allen at 880-1228, Adam Dirksen at 880-2037, Kendra Dougherty at 880-2873, Karly Kafton at 880-2886, or Lynn Buth at 840-0327).