07/06/23: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
July 6, 2023

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For the fourth time, the Valero Renewables-Hartley plant has won the top spot in Valero's annual United Way campaign competition among its 12 Renewables plants. Hartley and its employees pledged more than $61,000. A total of $91,832, which includes a company match, was contributed to United Way of Spencer. The competition is based on level of employee contributions. The winning plant receives an additional $10,000 to donate to a charity of their choice. The Hartley plant donated the extra funds to the Hartley Improvement Foundation, designated for the new Hartley swimming pool and Hartley Health & Fitness Center.
Over 30 units collected at Hartley blood drive
LifeServe Blood Center welcomed 34 donors on June 28 in Hartley, collecting 37 units of blood. The blood donations are appreciated, as is a donation from the Hartley Lions Club so that snacks could be offered to donors.
The next blood drive in Hartley is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 25.
Spring graduates at DMACC
Nearly 1,800 students graduated from Des Moines Area Community College's Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban and West Campuses during the spring semester.
Everly students who...
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