Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Donation recipients pictured front row, from left to right: Lisa Roti, CC/E fun nights and clubs; Marlana Tewes, CC/E PBIS; Allison Goyette, Royal Community Action; Linda Yungbluth, American Legion Auxiliary; Journye Teepe, CC/E Girl Scouts; and Harold Yungbluth, American Legion. Middle row: Laura Berberich, Royal Public Library; Karen Brugman, Bethlehem Lutheran Church; Kelly Schultz, Respite Angles, Inc.; and Darcy Teepe, CC/E Girl Scouts. Back row: Sherman Nielsen, Royal Fire Department; David Saboe, Royal United Methodist Church; and Keith Kruse, Clay County Food for Life.
Royal businesses on Dec. 13 hosted their Christmas open houses to the public. Storefronts from one end of Main Street to the next opened their doors with delicious treats, beverages and merry conversation to thank patrons for their support this past year.
One of the jolly businesses handing out joy and cheer was Home State Bank. Their mission each year is to give back to the community in which they serve by finding local organizations, non-profits and groups that could use funding for future projects.
This year Home State Bank gave to more than a dozen local entities, distributing over $5,225....
