This is Memorial Day, a time we set aside to pay tribute to our nation’s honored veterans who died in service to our county. Look for a video provided by the Iowa National Guard, showing the names and faces of those Iowan’s who sacrificed themselves so that we may be free. Here are some of the area events in observance of Memorial Day….

Memorial Day Services will be held at the Atlantic Cemetery.  The service will begin at 10:00 am. with a cannon fire.  Alan Cranston deliver the keynote address.   The Atlantic High School Band will play several selections.  The service will be live-streamed on KJANTV.

Memorial Day Services will be held at the Brayton Town Hall beginning at 10am.  Sponsored by Brayton Legion Post 350. Everyone is welcome.

Morning Hike at Prairie Rose State Park will take place at 9:00 a.m.  Meet at the park office and hike around the east side of the lake.  This hike is about two miles and relatively easy.

Kimballton/Jacksonville Memorial Services will be held beginning at 9:30am at the Jacksonville Cemetery; at 10:15am at the Bethany Cemetery and at 11am at the Kimballton Cemetery.

Memorial Day Services will be held in the Elk Horn are…at 9:30am at the Clay Township Cemetery; Monroe Cemetery at 10am and at 11am at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church followed by freewill offering lunch.

Memorial Day Services will take place oat the Grave of the Unknown Soldier at Sunnyhill Cemetery in Adair beginning at 10:00am. Services will be held at the Adair Fire Station in case of rain. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8877, American Legion, V.F.W Firing Squad and Color Guard will be attending.

Memorial Services will be held at the Exira Cemetery beginning at 10:30am. Following the service, they will travel to St. john’s Cemetery and Holy Trinity cemetery, then a service at the river will be held.

First Baptist Church in Cumberland will host a Memorial Day Service beginning at 10:30am at the Cumberland Community Building.

Griswold Cemetery Circle of Flags will take place at 10:30am. Dr. Robert Peterson will be the speaker. Lunch, served by Legion Auxiliary, will following service at the Griswold Community Building. In case of rain, services will be held at the community bldg. Sponsored by American Legion Post #508

Anita American Legion Post #210 will hold their Memorial Day Services at the Anita Evergreen Cemetery beginning at 10:30am. Legion members of the community are invited to a meeting at the Legion Hall on Saturday, May 27 and after  services on Monday, May 29 at 4:00pm to help with flags.In the event of rain, the service will be held in the CAM High School commons.

Anita Congregational Church will host their annual Memorial Day dinner beginning at 11:00am at 501 Locust in Anita. Ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salad, roll, pies and drinks will be served. Cost is $13 for adults, $7 for kids. Carry out is available. Call 712-249-2392… 712-250-0307 …or 712-250-0121

Grant United Methodist Church will hold their Memorial Day Dinner from 11:30-1:00. Sloppy Joes or Ham Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Assorted Salads, Pies and Desserts. Coffee, Tea or Lemonade will be served along with the meal. All for a free will donation. Proceeds go to supports the Grant Church and the Grant United Women in Faith and their mission work.

Massena Memorial Day Services will be held online on facebook or youtube. No in person, live services.