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Forbes Runs His Way to State Cross Country

Charlie Forbes stays ahead of a runner while
cross country supporters cheer on those still
coming behind them.
    It was October in 2023, and the Ram Cross Country team traveled to Orange City for their state-qualifying meet. Charlie Forbes was among the runners hoping to continue to the state meet. Unfortunately, he placed 16th, and only the top 15 were to advance to State.
    Fast forward to a year later. Forbes, like last year, did well at the meets during the regular season. Like last year, he and his teammates went to Orange City for the state-qualifying meet. Unlike last year, Charlie easily qualified to run in Fort Dodge for the state meet.
    "Last year he (Charlie) finished 16th, and that has really driven him this year to do the best he can," commented Coach Corey Dose. "I just love when a kid decides to take a little adversity and tackles it head on."
    Charlie, the son of Jessica and Tom Forbes of rural Mapleton, reiterated that last year's disappointing finish put the fire under his feet to work a little more to make sure he would medal at the state-qualifying meet this year.
    "This summer I just had to push and to keep training," he explained. "You just had to want it for yourself. You've gotta wake up early. When others want to stay inside, you just have to want it for yourself."
    Charlie's extra work definitely paid off.
    "I was pretty confident coming into it (the state-qualifying meet)," Charlie added. "I had some nerves like, ‘Hey what's going to happen, what's the weather going to be like' but I felt good."
    The Ram senior wasn't alone in his quest to success. While they run individually and may not see another member from MVAOCOU while running in a meet, the team cheers each other one and encourages them to keep on goin. This encouragement is one reason Charlie joined the cross country team. He stated that he became tired of the low morale in the struggling football team and decided to try cross country.
    "On the very first day, everyone welcomed me with open arms," Charlie stated. "They were ready to go to practice, and they wanted to practice. Everyone wanted to be there. I have loved it (cross country) because of the people."
    Coach Dose, one of those who rallies for all the runners on the team, agreed with Charlie's thoughts.
    "The team is a great group of kids," Dose added. "They cheer each other on. I couldn't ask for a better group of kids to coach. They bring a good work ethic to practice every day."
    It is worthy to note that one other team member became oh so close to continuing her cross country season. Hayden Armstead placed 16th to just miss going on to Fort Dodge. Perhaps her story will mirror Charlie's and she will get the medal next year.
    Charlie will be running at Fort Dodge at 2:45 on Saturday, November 2nd. Good performance, to you, Charlie!


When is Trick or Treating in Danbury?

    October 31st will have ghosts, goblins, princesses, football players, and a wide variety of other characters going door to door for Halloween.
    When can the kids ring the door bells and holler, "Trick or treat" in Danbury? Trick or treating times have been designated for 6:00 until 8:00 on the 31st.
    If you would like to participate in the annual tradition, please turn on your outdoor light. Trick or treaters, please go to only homes with outdoor lights on.
    Also, remember that some kids get a little too excited about the free treats and might forget to look both ways before crossing the street. Please be a little more vigilant when driving on this night.


MRHD Awards $1.25 Million to 26 Siouxland Organizations

MRHD Board President presents a symbolic check to Danbury Catholic
Principal Molly Petersen and School Board Member Julie Hamann.
Photo by MRHD. Thank you!
    SIOUX CITY – Missouri River Historical Development (MRHD) distributed $1.25 million in grant funds to twenty-six local Siouxland organizations today as part of their annual Impact Match Grant Awards Ceremony at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Sioux City. A large crowd of community volunteers and leaders representing various nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments were in attendance.
    Danbury Catholic School received a $25,000 grant to replace windows in the school.
    The MRHD Impact Match Grant is a competitive grant opportunity that provides funding awards ranging from $25,000 to $250,000 to support larger-scale proposals that create a significant impact in addressing needs of the community and the organization's work. Grant recipients must match 25% of their award amount, and have one year to complete their project. MRHD awards projects that align with at least one of the following categories of grant focus:
        1. Economic Development, Community Improvement, Tourism
        2. Human Services, Health Services
        3. Civic, Public, Charitable, Patriotic, Religious
        4. Leisure, Cultural, Historical
        5. Education
    Nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments located in Woodbury County, or those in surrounding counties were eligible to apply.
    "We are thrilled to announce the awarding of $1.25 million to twenty-six outstanding local organizations," said Sarah Kleber, MRHD Board President. "This funding reflects our commitment to empowering organizations and fostering solutions to pressing challenges in providing for the needs of the community and those experienced this summer during the catastrophic flooding throughout Siouxland. Each of these organizations plays a vital role in meeting Woodbury County's needs and enhancing the quality of life in our region. Together, we are building a brighter future, and we look forward to seeing the transformative impact of these projects", said Kleber.
    Considering the flooding throughout its geographic funding area, MRHD modified the requirements for flood-related projects applying for the Impact Match Grant. The required match and limit on outstanding projects were waived for flood-related projects. Payment will also be provided for those awards upfront, rather than through the traditional reimbursement process.
    MRHD is the nonprofit Qualified Sponsoring Organization (QSO) that holds the license for casino gaming in Woodbury County and receives funding from an agreement with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Sioux City. Under Iowa law, a percentage of the casino's gaming revenues is allocated to MRHD for community development. MRHD has invested more than $36 million into Woodbury County and the Siouxland community since its partnership with the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Sioux City formed in 2014, and the organization has invested more than $54 million since its grant program began in 1994.
    For more information regarding MRHD's Impact Match Grant program, contact MRHD Executive Director, David Gleiser at: (712) 899-6631, or execdir@mrhdiowa.org.


Operation Thank a Vet

    Veteran's Day is November 11. We remember those who have served our country.
    In the November 6th issue we will run a list of veterans who have served our country. These veterans will be still living (Memorial


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Got a History Book to Sell?

    Back in the sixties, I belive, Viola Dimig wrote about the history of Danbury. Limited issues of the book were published.
    Elleen Oberreuter is looking for 3 History of Danbury books written by Viola. If


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Crop Progress And Condition Report

    DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 28, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report


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Weather Summary

Provided by Justin Glisan, Ph.D., State Climatologist, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
    Widespread rainfall returned to Iowa over the reporting period with the highest totals found in east-central Iowa;


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Lifeserve Blood Center Participates in the We Give Blood Campaign

    Johnston, Iowa (October 10, 2024)LifeServe Blood Center is excited to announce its participation in the We Give Blood campaign, a first of its kind nationally. To address the greatest need


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MAPLE VALLEY-ANTHON OTO COMMUNITY

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Date: Monday, October 14, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Middle School Library, Anthon, IA
Present: Wimmer, Kennedy, Streck, Hamann, and Schram
Others: Nine guests

AGENDA:
Opening of


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City of Danbury - October 22, 2024 - Official Minutes

    Mayor Boyle called the meeting to order @ 7:00pm at Danbury City Hall. Council Members Welte, Gaspers, and Scholl were present. Council Members Allen and Dougherty were absent. City staff Nelson and Clemon


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IDR Announces 2025 Individual Income Tax Brackets and Interest Rates

    DES MOINES, Iowa (October 16, 2024) – The Iowa Department of Revenue announces the 2025 tax year individual income tax rate and the 2025 interest rate, which the agency charges for


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