Library board to meet August 27

The Norelius Community Library Board of Trustees will conduct its monthly business meeting on August 27 at 5:15 p.m. in the Library Fireside Room. 

The following items are on the agenda: trustee training, public forum, review of monthly reports, library director's report, bills, committee reports, updates on garden railing, and discussion on library budget-city staff. 

Board meetings are subject to Iowa Open Meetings Laws. The meetings are open to the public except for personnel issues. Contact the library at 712-263-9355 for more information. 

Blood drive results

LifeServe Blood Center
Denison drive at Crawford County Memorial Hospital
Monday, August 12
43 donors
53 units donated can help up to 159 patients

Milestone donors
John Walsh, 4 gallons
Leesa Kuhlmann, 8 gallons
9 gallons, Georgia Hennings
10 gallons, Scott Larson
12 gallons, Pat Fleshner
15 gallons, Bryce Meyer

The next drive at the hospital will be Monday, September 9, 12:15-5:45 p.m.
A drive will also take place on September 9 at the Schleswig Community Building from 1:15-4:30 p.m.

To make an appointment, text ‘LifeServe’ to 999-777, call 800-287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter4.

Republican Women to view Gridshock movie August 27 at King Theater

The Crawford County Area Republican Women will take their regular monthly meeting on the road on Tuesday, August 27, to Ida Grove King Theater.  The free movie “Gridshock” will begin at 7 p.m.

Carpooling from Denison to Ida Grove is being offered. Cars will leave the parking lot just north of McDonald’s at 6 p.m. More information may be obtained by calling 712-269-2250.

“Gridshock” is a documentary exposing the hidden and disturbing reality behind sex trafficking in Iowa and the often-overlooked reality about why the industry thrives - because there is a demand for it. The film features survivors of sex trafficking, local and federal law enforcement, advocates, politicians, and a recovering sex addict. What you think you know about sex trafficking will be challenged. 

Stacy Besch has been invited to lead the gathering of interested individuals in understanding this inhumane crime and how to spot it. 

Crawford County Area Republican Women President Gwen Ecklund shared that interested area conservatives are invited to attend the event.

She stated, “Our meetings are for conservative men and students, as well as women. Guests are welcome from the area. Our goal is to share great programs and learning.”

Questions can be directed to Ecklund at 712-269-2250. 

Alzheimer's and dementia program August 29 at library

An Alzheimer’s and dementia public health program will be presented at Norelius Community Library in Denison at 5:30 p.m. on August 29.

Currently, over five million Americans are affected by Alzheimer's, a number expected to triple by 2050. 

The program emphasizes the increasing attention on Alzheimer's and dementia within public health, explores the causes of memory loss, discusses the latest research in combating these conditions, outlines measures to reduce risk, and details the resources available and the efforts of Iowa Health & Human Services to provide assistance.

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