17-05-2025
QC Memorial Day services planned
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LeCl;aire
The American Legion Buffalo Bill Post 347, along with The American Legion Women's Auxiliary Unit 347 and the Pleasant Valley School District, invites the public to Memorial Day services.
Events commence at LeClaire's Glendale Cemetery on Monday, May 26, from 10:15 to 10:30 a.m . Placing of a wreath at the cemetery's Flag Memorial will be directly followed by Memorial Day events at the Bridgeview Elementary School Gymnasium at 11 a.m.
LeClaire's Mayor Dennis Gerard will deliver the welcoming speech. The guest speaker will be Chris Cournoyer, Iowa lieutenant governor. Music is being provided by the PVHS award winning band.
Buffalo Bill Post 347 has flags for sale. Contact Karl Kreiling, Post 347 adjutant, at 563-528-2964 for more information or to place an order.
Scott County
The public is invited to one of the oldest continuous observances of Memorial Day west of the Mississippi River at the 106th annual Memorial Day service at Historic Summit Church on Utica Ridge Road, 21980 210th Ave., service will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, May 26. It is a tradition that started at Summit Church in 1919, with Sunday School Superintendent Sally Walker, who wanted to honor World War I veterans from the a collation of the Scott County Historical Society, the Carl Jacobsen Post 639 of the American Legion & Auxiliary, Eldridge, honor all Scott County veterans who have served from the Civil War to the service will consist of an honor guard presenting the U. S. Flag, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance led by a veteran, the singing of patriotic songs, listening to patriotic speeches, and reading of a roll call of Scott County the tribute, everyone is invited to remain and enjoy fellowship and refreshments at the historic country more information, contact Tom at 563-676-6762 by May 22.
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