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The Linn County Farm Bureau Board met Thursday, November 17, in Brookfield. Those attending were Marc Zell, Dana Lane, Philip and Heather Martin, Caleb Henke, Hannah Kiehl, Donald Herring, and Rachael Osterman, secretary. A Happy Birthday is wished for Donna Zell, Jolene Jaynes, Rachal Hall on November 28, Jared Fletcher, Megan Clarkson on November 29, Terri Woodling on December 1, Marsha McLain, Travis Narr, George Kimbrough, Cedric Maggart, Janet Meek on December 2, Coleton Ruhl, Whitney Leppin, Derek Jenkins, Frankie Hicks, Todd Fairchild, Phillip Bagley, Ticia Muck, Diane Howe, Amy Kristine Leinbach on December 3, Matthew Jenkins, Angela Wiles on December 4.

During its regular meeting the Marceline City Council accepted the resignation of Councilmen Tracy Carlson and also approved the demolition of the gazebo in Ripley Park. Carlson was recently elected to be Linn County Prosecutor and has stepped down from his role as a member of the council, effective, just before midnight on Dec.

Nov. 25 • 7 p.m., Bucklin Community Celebration.

MARCELINE EAGLES #726 COMMUNITY PROJECT The Marceline Eagles #726 is heading up a Community Christmas Project for residents of Pioneer Nursing Home and Marceline’s Bristol Manner. The club is seeking donations of items for shower caddys for each resident.

LINN COUNTY FOOD PANTRY The Linn County Food Pantry hours are from 9 -11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday except on holidays.

The Mareceline Police Department and Christmas 4 Kids volunteers are gearing up for the 10th annual event to be held starting at 4 p.m., on Dec. 17 at the Walsworth Community Center.

There is a $3 suggested contribution for meals for those 60 years and over and $6.75 cost for meals for those 59 years and under. Meals are delivered Monday thru Friday, from 10:30 a.m., – 12 p.m., except on holidays.