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On Oct. 23, nine Quilts of Valor were awarded to local veterans by members of the Central Iowa Quilt Sew-Ciety in cooperation with American Legion Post 46. The ceremony took place outdoors near the Freedom Rock. Led by Gloria DeBower and with readings by Marilyn Kidd and Linda Cooper, several guild members helped award each veteran a quilt and certificate expressing recognition and thanking them for their service. Recipients were: Steven Hyde, Marian Hyde, John White, Alan Hoop, Roger Dirks, Harold Dirks, James Schelling, Larry Tuttle and Jack Olson. One award took place in the veteran’s home. Marvis Drew, Gloria DeBower, Carrie Glessner and Sue Smith are the guild members who coordinate the local Quilts of Valor Project.