On Monday, Veterans Day, Castle Manor will host the local Quilters at Heart Quilt Guild, who will be on hand along with approximately 25 beautiful handmade quilts. The show will also highlight the Quilts of Valor project. The Quilts of Valor Foundation was formed in 2003 and since then has provided over 65,000 quilts to service members and veterans. The movement provides a piece of home and a source of comfort to those serve our country and protect our freedom. The Quilters at Heart will answer questions about quilting and offer information on how to become a part of the Quilts of Valor movement.
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Illini Central High School has announced that its Senior of the Month for October is Jenna Hilgers. Jenna is the daughter of Steve and Janell Hilgers. After high school, Jenna plans to attend Millikin University, where she will major in physical therapy. The Senior of the Month awards at Illini Central are sponsored by the 1st State Bank of Mason City. Read more about Jenna in the Teaching & Learning section below.

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George Strait accepts the award for entertainer of the year at the 47th annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday.

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