REMEMBERING

Yesterday, June 11, was the anniversary of the tornado that ripped thru the Little Souix Scout Ranch, Boy Scout camp, in western Iowa, near Omaha, killing 4 scouts and injuring 48. That was just the start of a tornado filled night of horrible storms and flooding.

A year ago today, the dike near DesMoines, IA was breached and the flooding began...not only in DesMoines, but throughout eastern and central Iowa.

But life goes on in Iowa -- programs are still readily available to deal with emotional and financial problems. Proud of the work that has been done to date, celebrations abound this weekend with walking and driving tours of the damaged areas -- proud to show off the improvements. Band concerts and other civic events will make the weekend complete...a way to say thank you to all of those that came from so far away to help. Of course, you know, they will still be 'passing the bucket' to get money, still needed, for many.

And Life Goes On In Iowa!