Brandon bee II

Issue # 142                                                                                                      April, May, June 2026

BRANDON AREA COMMUNITY CLUB NEWS:

BRANDON DAYS- 250 years- Happy Birthday USA

Aug. 7 & 8, 2026: 

This year’s Brandon days celebration theme is 250 years- Happy Birthday USA 

Use your imagination and make your parade entry express what America means to you !!

Events that we are planning included bags tournament for adults and kids, big ball tournament, horseshoe tournament, pedal tractor pull, face painting, balloon creations, afternoon entertainment, supper, and an auction. 

The raffle will feature prizes of $500, $300, $100 and several smaller prizes.  

CONCESSION STAND FUNDRAISING PROJECT:

The BACC and the City of Brandon thank each and every donor who has contributed to this fund.

We are proud of our community and the support we received on this improvement project. 

BACC MEETINGS

Brandon Area Community Club meetings are held on the THIRD Monday of each Month at 7 pm at the Brandon Area Community Center. BACC welcomes all adults to join our community club.

EASTER EGG HUNT

BACC will hold it’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday, April 3, 2026 at City Park. It starts at 10 am SHARP.   If you get there at 10:05 it will be done!   The Easter Bunny will available for pictures.The kids attending have a chance at MANY great prizes.  Children 0-12 years old are welcome.  Thank you to Theresa and crew for organizing this.  

COWBOY BREAKFAST: 

This year’s Cowboy breakfast will be Sunday, September 20, 2026  at the Brandon Area Community

Center. We will serve from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.　 Menu consists of scrambled eggs, pancakes, fried potatoes,ham, sausage, sausage gravy and homemade biscuits.　 Orange juice and coffee will be served. 

Bags (Corn hole) Tournaments

Final Tournament for the year will be held on April 12th at 4:30 p.m. at Brandon Area Community 

Center.  $5 per person. Adults 18 and over. Bring your own refreshments and a snack to share.

DONATIONS TO THE BRANDON BEE

Thank you to the following people for their generous donations to the publication of this newsletter;

Connie Paxton, Rosemary Krause, LaVonne Henkel, Janet Kearns.

DEADLINE:

The deadline for the July, August, September issue of the Brandon Bee is due by June 15, 2026

Editors’ note: Please submit your information to the Brandon Bee to Denise: dndlehman@msn.com or 1684 332nd Street, Rowley, IA 52329. Complete issues of the Brandon Bee II is published on the Brandon Area Community Club’s website at www.bacciowa.com.

THANK YOUs

Bev and Gary Bearbower would like to thank everyone for the well wishes, cards, texts during the time of their medical challenges.  They are both doing well at this time.

Jack Porter and Mona Bates would like to thank the following organization for the gifts and food at Christmastime, the Brandon Methodist Church, Albert, Aberle families, BACC and Walker Men’s Club.

CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES

Cindy Clark will be having a garage sale on Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th. 8 am- 5 pm.

Is there ENOUGH interest for townwide sales?  Let Cindy Clark know by leaving a message

@ 563-920-2855

Garage sale is a great way to get rid of things and earn extra money!!

BRANDON GARDEN CLUB ~ Darlys Rogers

The Brandon Garden Club is implementing a new award recognition for the businesses in Brandon.

The Garden Club have 3 yard sign to be placed around Brandon at the time of the Brandon Days Celebration.  Previous years we have recognized a town recipient and a country recipient for their outstanding landscaping.   This new program is intended to recognize 3 businesses in Brandon that have done an exceptional job of decorating their business front.

If you would like to decorate your business front, contact either Karen Seamans319-264-9159 or Karol Smith 319-329-0101.

The Brandon Garden Club met recently at the home of Karol Smith.   We made plans for the coming

year’s activities.  We plan to visit some nurseries this year and discussed other possible activities.   We will make more final plans at upcoming meetings.   With the warmer weather we are all ready to work in our flower and vegetable gardens.  We meet on the 4th Monday of each month at Karol’s home beginning at 6:30 p.m.  We invite anyone interested in gardening to join our group.  You can contact Karol for further information at 319-329-0101.

PORK LOIN SUPPER

Brandon Fire & EMS Community Supper: A Heartfelt Thank You.

The Brandon Fire and EMS would like to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who were able to join us for an outstanding supper.  Thank you for your generosity and support. We are deeply grateful for the donations received and assure you that they will be put to good use in continuing to serve and protect our community.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

The Brandon Mobile Food Pantry is held on the 4th Wednesday of each month.  The upcoming

dates are: April 22, May 27, and June 24.

It is held at the Brandon Community Center parking lot and distribution of food is from 4:30 until

5:30. Please remain in your car and the food will be put in your car for you.  Please bring boxes back

from previous visits and have room for the food. Thank you.

Mobile food pantry is open to families in NE Iowa who have a need to supplement their grocery

budget.  No cost is involved but you need to supply your name, address, and household size.

(Information gathered is used to keep a tally of the number served in the communities and the

event of any recall of food items.)  The mobile pantry is a service of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.

Thank you to the volunteers that help with this project.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Darlys Rogers at 319-474-2368.

BRANDON CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST~ Pastor Lenny Powers

306 East Street 

319-474-2159 or 319-929-5604

Worship at 10:00 am. Handicap accessible.

Good Friday Service at 7 pm April 3rd

Easter Sunday Service at 10 am April 5th

Bible Study- We hold Bible Study each Wednesday at 7 pm- ANYONE is Welcome. We have been going through the Books of the Bible verse by verse.  Each week is a new chapter. We have a round table discussion and it’s a great time of fellowship and learning. We encourage anyone to come and participate.

CONNIE’S QUILTERS

The quilters meet on the first and third Mondays at Connie’s home  at 204 Main Street at 1 pm. Thank you for all the donated fabric.  They group has donated over 650 quilts.  We welcome quilters of all abilities, if you are a beginner and would love to learn or a seasoned quilter, we welcome you.

Please use the door closest to the garage.  If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Connie Landgrabe at 319-540-0587 to obtain details on the meetings.

BRANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Linda Clark

The Brandon/Jefferson Township Historical Society want to thank everyone for their support. Please watch for information on our garage sale coming up in May.

If you would like to join us for our meetings we would be happy to welcome you on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month at the home of Karol Smith until we get the plumbing going in the bathroom at the museum. If you have any artistry skills we would love to have your skills for doing backdrops, murals, etc. for all our new projects of getting the museum ready for the public.

TIRED OF THOSE ALUMINUM CANS CLUTTERING UP YOUR GARAGE/HOUSE?

DONATE THEM TO HELP RENOVATE THE BRANDON HISTORICAL MUSEUM!

YOU CAN DROP THEM OFF AT 502 MAIN STREET, BY THE BACK DOOR. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS US. CURRENTLY WE OUR WORKING ON NEW PLUMBING! 

YOU HELP US AND PLUS YOU WILL FEEL GOOD TOO! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

Please feel free to send your donations to Brandon Historical Society, 502 Main Street, Brandon, IA 52210. We have a tax deductible 501 C3 number for large donations.

SEUSSICAL

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The Independence High School Music Department had three performances of the SEUSSICAL, March 20-22, 2026. If you were unable to make it to the production, you missed a great show.  So many talented young people in the Jr/Sr High School.  Area students performing in the production Jenna Schmadeke, daughter of Andrea and Paul Schmadeke of Brandon.  Myra Peyton, daughter of Bo and Hilary Peyton. Rowley and Bevyn Schultz, daughter of Brandi and Brad Schultz, previously of Brandon. Members of the Pitt Band included Evan Miller, son of Wyatt and Amanda Miller, Liz Bumgarner, daughter of James and Kayla Norman. Stage crew members included Kara Hopkins, daughter of Theresa and Wayne Hopkins.

JAZZ BAND

Congratulations to the Independence Jazz Ensemble for placing 2nd in Class 3A Second Bands.

Evan Miller, son of Amanda and Wyatt Miller, Brandon, received honorable mention performer.

Myra Peyton, daughter of Brian and Hilary Peyton, Rowley is also a member of the Jazz Ensemble.

FIRST TEAM ICCAC

The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) has released the names of those student- athletes who earn all-region academic honors for the 2025 fall semester and list includes 126 DMACC student-athletes.  First team honors went to those who earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.  First team student-athlete in softball is Arabella Louvar, Brandon.  Arabella is the daughter of Jill and Jack Louvar.   Her grandparents are DC and Angie Halligan, Brandon.

90th Birthday

Yvonne Erger turned 90 on February 15, 2026.  Family and Friends celebrated with a gathering at Pizza Ranch in Vinton. 

50th ANNIVERSARY

Tonya and Dustin Clark invite you to a Golden Celebration honoring their parents Tony and Linda Clark. Together they have found a friendship, raised a family, and built a beautiful marriage. There will be an open house at the Brandon Community Center on Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 2-6pm to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Your presence is your present, drop by to share a memory, grab a bite and enjoy a happy day!

Linda Conrad and Tony Clark were wed on March 27,1976 at the Brandon Methodist Church, Brandon, Iowa. Parents are the late Don and Dolly Conrad and Berneice Clark and the late Kessler Clark.

BIRTHS

Dustin and Kari Finley are proud to announce the birth of their first child.  Their son, Declan Alexander Finley was born on September 27, 2025.  He weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 19.75 inches long.  They currently live in Fruitland, IA.  Grandparents are Russell and Pam Finley, Brandon, Cindy Paige, Cedar Falls and Michael and Renee Paige, Waterloo

Samantha Finley and Rayne Youngblut are proud to announce the birth of their first child.  Their son Elias Michael Youngblut, was born on March 14, 2026.  He weighed 6 pounds, 12.4 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.  They currently reside in Jesup, IA.  Grandparents are Russell and Pam Finley, Brandon, Tracie Bjorheim-Frazee, Marvin Youngblut and Stanley Frazee, all of Jesup.  Great-grandma is Patricia Bjorheim, Jesup.

DEAN’S LIST

The University of Iowa is proud to announce, Olivia Albert, freshman, on the fall 2025 Dean’s list for academic excellence. Olivia graduated from Independence Jefferson HIgh School as one of 6 valedictorians.  She plans to become a Dentist.  Olivia’s parents are Tyler and Susie Albert.  Grandparents are Karen Seamans, Denny & Nancy Albert and the late Jerry and Ruth Sweet.

Micah Burkholder, Waterloo, recently named to Hawkeye Community College Dean’s List.

She is the daughter of Robin and Bill Belfield. The Dean’s list is an official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment by full-time students.  To make the Dean’s List , an individual must be full-time and successfully complete 12 or more credits in the Fall or Spring semester with a semester GPA of 3.50 or better  for courses taken at Hawkeye.

Ashlee Thomas, Brandon, was recently named to Hawkeye Community College Dean’s List.

She is the daughter of Brian and Kelly Thomas. The Dean’s list is an official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment by full-time students.  To make the Dean’s List , an individual must be full-time and successfully complete 12 or more credits in the Fall or Spring semester with a semester GPA of 3.50 or better  for courses taken at Hawkeye.

Carlee Noe, Rowley,  recently named to Hawkeye Community College Dean’s List.

She is the daughter of Larry and Wendy Noe. The Dean’s list is an official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment by full-time students.  To make the Dean’s List , an individual must be full-time and successfully complete 12 or more credits in the Fall or Spring semester with a semester GPA of 3.50 or better  for courses taken at Hawkeye.

COLLEGE GRADUATES

Seth Stacy will graduate from Iowa State University with a degree in Agricultural Technology Systems on May 16, 2026.  While at Iowa State he has been involved in the ISU Antique Tractor Club. This year he has held the position of Show Coordinator and President of the Antique Tractor Club.  He has been apart of restoring an Allis Chalmers D-17 and currently they are working on a Farmall Super MTA. Once completed he will begin helping to restore a John Deere B. With his interest in restoring antique tractors, he is also restoring at home a Farmall Super C.  He has also made the Deans list as well while attending ISU.  Seth is the son of Guy and Theresa Stacy, Brandon, and the brother to Hannah (Mitch) Ohl, Independence, and Aiden Stacy, Brandon. He is the grandson to Carrol and Shirley Himes, Cedar Rapids, and Patti Stacy, Independence and the late Cliff Stacy.

Alexis Collier, Brandon is graduating Hawkeye Community College on May 8, 2026 with her degree in  Cyber security. Alexis grandparents are Mark and Lisa Johnson, and Sandra Thougan.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Abigayle Johnson will be graduating from Independence High School on May 17, 2026.  Daughter of Andrew and Amanda Johnson. Granddaughter of Donna Roepke and the late Don Roepke and Ken and Sandy Johnson.  Abby has earned her Eagle Scout Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, is in National Honor Society, volleyball, archery, soccer, 4H, and FFA. Abby is going to attend Iowa State in the fall and major in Political Science on the Pre Law track.

Carlee Noe will graduate from Independence High School on Sunday, May 17, 2026.  Carlee participated in cheer, FFA, bowling, tennis, national honor society, Hawkeyes honor society, golf and silver cord.  Carlee notable accomplishments include graduating from Hawkeye Community College with an office bookkeeper certificate and an accounting diploma. Carlee also received a Iowa Degree for FFA. 

Parents are Wendy and Larry Noe. Grandparents are Phyllis Noe and the late Lawrence Noe and Phyllis Duhme.  Carlee will be attending Iowa State University and plans to major in Agricultural business. Her graduation will be celebrated with a party at Brandon Community Center on May 3, 2026.

Nathan Kafer will be graduating from Union High School in LaPorte City on May 17, 2026. Nate was on honor roll all throughout high school and member of the Union basketball team.

Nate plans on attending Hawkeye Community College in the fall to study HVAC, with the goal of earning his Journeyman’s license. 

Nate is the son of Wendi and Ryan Kafer, Brandon.  His grandparents are Rod and Cindy Clark, Brandon and Janice Kafer, Lewistown, Minnesota and the late Chris Kafer.

Clair M. Priebe, Brandon, will be graduating from Independence High School on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Clair is the daughter of Dale and Rundi Priebe.  Her siblings are CeCe, Evy, Allena and Will.  Clair’s grandparents are Bonnie Nelson, Independence and the late Philip Nelson and the late Clifford and Wilma Priebe

During High School Clair was active in 4H, FFA, National Honor Society, Silver Cord Recipient,  and 3 time Varsity letter winner in Softball and Wrestling.  Clair qualified for the IGHSAU State  wrestling tournament for 2026, her senior year for 155 pound weight class.

Clair's future plans include attending University of Northern Iowa in the fall of 2026 in the pre Sonography program in conjunction  with Allen College.

Kaitlyn Krum, Winthrop, will graduate from East Buchanan High School on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Nathan and Sara (Clark) Krum, and granddaughter of Phyllis Clark and the late Mike Clark.  Throughout high school Kaitlyn participated in wrestling and trap shooting.  She is a member of Leader in Me, Student Council, and National Honor Society.

After graduation Kaitlyn plans to attend DMACC in Ankeny, Iowa to become a registered Dental Hygienist (RDH).

SPRING INTO STYLE BRUNCH

The La Porte City Women’s Club is sponsoring a Spring into Style Brunch on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 am at the LaPorte City Golf Course.  Tickets are $25 and are available in advance at Old Stone Bistro or Cedar Valley Bank or at the door the day of the event. 

BRANDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH~ Pastor Beth Graham

507 Main Street

Worship service begins at 10:00 am. Handicap accessible.

Adult Sunday School 9:00 am

Pastor’s contact information: 

Pastor Beth Graham

P.O. Box 125

Brandon, Iowa 52210     580-279-2430 pastorbethgraham@gmail.com

BRANDON METHODIST MEN- Chicken BBQ fundraiser

The Brandon Methodist Men’s BBQ Chicken Dinner will be on Saturday, June 6, 2026 serving from 4-7 p.m. Dine In or Carry outs are available. This year’s menu will be BBQ Chicken hindquarters, potato salad, baked beans, dinner roll and desserts.  Freewill offering.

BASH

Final BASH for this school year will be held on Wednesday,  April 1, 2026.  BASH  is held from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Thank you to all the kids that attended. BASH will resume in September of 2026.

UMW PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND BAKESALE

Brandon United Methodist Church’s  Annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake sale will be on Saturday, April 4th. Breakfast will be serve 7- 10 am.  Breakfast includes eggs, sausage, pancakes, ham, juice, milk and coffee.  Freewill offering!!  Many items will be available to buy at the bake sale.   Handicap accessible.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE

Brandon United Methodist Church will  have a Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 6:30 am at the BRANDON AREA COMMUNITY CENTER.  There will be a bonfire during service and a breakfast and fellowship following service.   In case of high winds or inclement weather the service will be held inside the community center.  All are welcome.

Family Mystery Supper

The Brandon Methodist Women’s Family Mystery Supper was held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026

at 6:30 pm.  Forty nine people enjoyed a four course meal and the mystery menu.  Menu featured  food items from Iceland.   Our speaker was Lu Horak highlighting her trip to Iceland.  

If you have never been to a Mystery supper, I will explain.  Each person is given a menu.  On the left hand side are 12 items listed (this year’s menu was in Icelandic).  On the right hand side of the menu there is 4 courses listed with 3 items for each course.  You choose 3 items for each course. You give your menu to a server and they bring you the first course. Your first course may be a napkin, egg roll and your drink. You are required to turn in all items after each course.  Next course may be your soup, fork, bread. 

It is a fun night and it was enjoyed by all. 

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AREA TOWN CELEBRATIONS

MANCHESTER RIVER DAYS JUNE 6

MY WATERLOO DAYS JUNE -4-6

CENTERPOINT PORK DAYS JUNE 5-6

BENTON COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 6

HAZELTON HAZE DAYS JUNE 6-7

OELWEIN JUNE 6-7

STRAWBERRY DAYS JUNE 12-14

LAPORTE CITY- JUNE 18-20

WINTHROP DAYS JUNE 19-21st

FAIRBANK ISLAND DAYS JUNE 25-27

INDEPENDENCE  JULY 4TH

AURORA JULY 4TH

JESUP FARMERS DAY JULY 9- 11

BUCHANAN COUNTY FAIR JULY 8-12

JONES COUNTY FAIR JULY 16-20 

RAGBRAI  JULY 18-26 OVERNIGHT IN INDEPENDENCE JULY 23

FAYETTE CO FAIR JULY 22-25

ROWLEY DAYS JULY 24-26

WALKER PICKLE DAYS JULY 22-25

URBANA DAYS  JULY 31- AUGUST 1ST

BRANDON DAYS AUGUST 7-8

LAMONT DAYS  unable to verify dates

OELWEIN RAILROAD/HERITAGE DAYS 3RD WEEKEND IN AUG

INDEPENDENCE BREWBQUE 8-22

STATE GYMNASTICS

Lillah Botsford, daughter of Pastor Beth Graham, competed in the Iowa Xcel State Gymnastics Meet on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Bettendorf, Iowa.  Lillah earned an all-around score of 35.475, earning a ticket to the Xcel Gymnastics Regionals competition in Souix City, Iowa on April 17-19, 2026.   This is Lillah’s 7th year in competitive gymnastics. She is a member of Twisters Gymnastics in Hiawatha,Iowa.

STATE ARCHERY- JESUP

Kamden Long, 6th Grade Jesup Elementary shot  224, at the State Archery Tournament in Des Moines on Saturday March 28th  and 29th, 2026. Parents are John & Brooke Long of Jesup. Grandparents are Darrell & Kim Brunko of Brandon, & Martha Long of Vinton and the late Jim Long.

STATE ARCHERY- INDEPENDENCE

The Independence Mustang Archers had a banner weekend at the Iowa Archery in Schools- NASP State Archery Tournament held in Des Moines, Iowa on March 28 and 29,2026  The Independence Elementary team and Middle school teams both placed third.  High School team placed 12th  Coaches are Travis Mestad, Dave Harms, Chris Luloff, Jess Luloff, David Gissell, Derrick Hess, Travis Shellhorn, James Bumgarner.

Evan Miller, 9th grade, son of Wyatt and Amanda Miller, participated in the NASP Archery Tournament in Des Moines on March 28 and 29, 2026.  Evan shot a 281 in bullseye for independence High School,  Evan also participated in 3D shoot and scored 282.. Evan is an Academic Archer. Evan was named to the All State 3D team.  Evan’s grandparents are Beth Carlson, Jim and Sally Leider. 

Elizabeth Bumgarner, 9TH grade, participated in the Iowa State Archery Tournament in Des Moines on March 28 and 29, 2026.  Elizabeth scored 265 pts in bullseye . She also participated in 3D scoring 265. Elizabeth is a member of the Independence High School Team which.  Elizabeth is an Academic Archer.  Elizabeth is the daughter of James Bumgarner and Kayla Norman.  Grandparents are John and Kaila Bumgarner, Brandon, John and Denise Hockey, Gilbertville and Karen Norman, Independence.

Phillip Johnson, 10th grade, participated in the Iowa State Archery Tournament in Des Moines on March 28 & 29, 2026. Phillip scored 256 in bullseye. He participated in 3D scoring 259. Phillip is a member of the Independence High School Team. Phillip was an academic archer. Phillip’s parents are Andrew and Amanda Johnson. Grandparents are Donna Roepke, Independence, Ken and Sandy Johnson, Independence.

Brooklyn Banghart, 12th grade, participated in the Iowa State Archery Tournament in Des Moines on March 28, 2026  Brooklyn scored 260 pts in bullseye.  Brooklyn is a member of the Independence High School Team. Brooklyn was an academic archer.

Abigayle Johnson, 12th grade, participated in the Iowa State Archery Tournament in Des Moines on March 28 & 29, 2026. Abigayle scored 266 in bullseye. Abigayle also shot 3D scoring 270. Abigayle  is a member of the Independence High School Team. Abigayle is an academic archer. Abigayle’s parents are Andrew and Amanda Johnson. Grandparents are Donna Roepke, Independence, Ken and Sandy Johnson, Independence.

Cayson Cook, 5th grade, participated in the Iowa State Archery Tournament in Des Moines on March 28 and 29, 2026.  Cayson scored 261 in bullseye.  He is a member of the Independence Elementary School Team which took 3rd place. Cayson is the son of Calista and Andy Brunko.  His grandparents are Darrell and Kim Brunko and Doug and Lura Cook.

STATE ARCHERY - NORTH LINN

Gretchen Aberle, 7th grade participated in the Iowa State Archery Tournament in Des Moines on March 28 and 29, 2026.  Gretchen scored 236 in bullseye a new PR.   This is Gretchen’s first year in archery. She is a member of the North Linn middle school team. She is the daughter of Jackie and Shawn Aberle, Coggon.  Grandparents are Craig and Judy Albert, Brandon and Dawn and Burt Aberle, Coggon.

Ruger McKinley, 5th grade, participated in the Iowa State Archery Tournament in Des Moines on March 28 and 29, 2026.  Ruger scored 241 in bullseye.   He is a member of the North Linn Middle School team.   Ruger is the son of Samantha and Clifford McKinley, Walker and grandson of Tony and Mandy McKinley also of Walker.

ST. JOHN’S INDEPENDENCE  STATE ARCHERY

Karver Armell, 4th grade,  participated in the Iowa State Archery Tournament in Des Moines on March 28 and 29, 2026. Karver scored 143 in bullseye. This is Karver’s first year in archery.

Karver is a member of the St. John’s Elementary team.   His parents are Kennedy and Nick Armell.

Grandparents are Karen and Jeremy Nichol and Great grandparents are Scott and Joyce Anderson. 

CHEER COMPETION

Hollyn Botsford,  daughter of Pastor Beth Graham competed on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Kansas City at the GLOW TOUR.  Hollyn and her teammates placed 1st in the cheer competition bringing home medals and rings.

LIME CREEK FISH AND GAME CLUB

The Lime Creek Fish and Game club served 315 people 400 pounds of cod loins along with potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, roll and choice of dessert at the 57th Annual Fish Fry on March 28, 2026

Special thanks to volunteer students who helped work the event from Cedar Falls and Independence High Schools.  Special recognition to HS Senior, Liberty Brown, who worked her 200th volunteer hour at the fish fry to earn her silver chord for graduation.  Liberty has been a regular fish fry volunteer growing up and during her high school career.

Thank you to club family members who volunteer annually at the fish fry to help the event run smoothly.

Thank you to everyone who attended the annual fish fry that supports our club to help with environmental and conservation initiatives.

Please like their Facebook page for info on the club news and events -Lime Creek Fish and Game Club.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES AT BRANDON CEMETERY

Memorial Day/Military Program at the Brandon Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026. The program begins at 9 am sharp under the flag pole.. 

Future cemetery fundraising projects:

Reroof the storage shed

Flag replacements

Solar lights on sign

Gravel on the driveway

We are planning on a stone cleaning event and looking for participants.  Date TBD.  All supplies will be provided. (Keep checking our Facebook page for details.)

We are always looking for donations to keep our cemetery beautiful.  Thanks to everyone for your continued support.

Brandon Cemetery Association

2342 Benton Buchanan Road

Brandon, Iowa 52210

Are you looking for a Grave?? There is an internet site- “Find a Grave” that lists all the burials in thousands of cemeteries.

Type in: Find a grave

Type in Cemetery Location: Brandon, Iowa

A box will pop up:  Brandon, Buchanan County, Iowa, USA

Tap this box and then hit SEARCH.   This will take you to a screen that you can type in the particular name you are searching for.  So much information provided on this site!

For information on the cemetery, follow BRANDON CEMETERY on Facebook or call Denise Albert Cue at 319-464-7577.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES AT BEAR CREEK CEMETERY

Memorial Day service will be held at 9:00 am with Military Program on May 25, 2026.

If it rains, services will be held inside the Bear Creek Church. A free-will offering breakfast will be services from 7:30 am to 10:30 am in the Bear Creek Church.  Donations will be used for continuing improvements to Bear Creek Church. Come and see the new roof and new sided church

All are welcome.

Bear Creek is located 3 1/2 miles south of Brandon on the Brandon Blacktop (V71), or 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 150 on the Brandon Blacktop (V71).

MEMORIAL DAY 

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.  Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.

Memorial Day, as it gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, including World War II, The Vietnam War, The Korean War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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