Faith Lutheran Church
10395 University Avenue
Clive, IA 50325

Begin your Fareway career!!! FULL-TIME positions are available in our meat and grocery departments. Opportunities include:

• Merchandising
• Ordering products
• Product placement
• Meat-cutting techniques

If you are customer-service oriented and like to work in a fast-paced environment, Fareway may be right for you!

In addition to competitive wages, Fareway offers an outstanding benefits package.

Please click brochure to learn about the benefits including a 401k plan, profit sharing, health care benefits, paid holidays, Sundays off, and paid vacation after three months of employment. Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

To print and complete an application in advance, click employment application. Please bring your completed application with you on Open Interview Day.

We’ll be available to answer questions at the event on May 30th. Interviews will be on a first come, first serve basis.

We look forward to meeting with you on May 30!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Washington Recreation Center
Room #104
117 Shumway Ave
Faribault, MN 55021

Many part-time positions are available in our meat, grocery and bakery departments. Closed Sundays and Holidays. Please click brochure to learn about the benefits package Fareway has to offer.

To print and complete an application in advance, click employment application. Please bring your completed application with you on Open Interview Day.

No phone calls please. All questions will be answered at the event on May 16th. Interviews will be on a first come, first serve basis. No scheduled appointments are being taken.

We look forward to meeting with you on May 16th!

Fareway customer Anita Van Gundy competed in the Pillsbury Bake Off as a finalist in Orlando, Florida! The winner and finalist appeared on the Martha Stewart show Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Click HERE or on the recipe name to try her amazing recipe, Nutty Chocolate-Irish Cream Cookies!

When she’s not working at the Iowa Secretary of State’s office, Anita loves to bake treats for her 14 grandchildren. Her Bake-Off® Contest recipe is a new family favorite, inspired by one of her granddaughter’s favorite coffee drinks. Anita took the Irish cream flavor idea and ran with it, adding these cookies to a long list of baking specialties that includes pies and sticky pecan rolls. In spring, Anita and her family hunt for morel mushrooms, which she stuffs into chicken breasts for a decadent dinner.

Fareway is excited to join the historical “Athens of the West” community and expand its footprint into Minnesota. Fareway currently has Minnesota stores in Worthington, Stewartville, and Fairmont, and is dedicated to continued expansion into Minnesota.

Fareway intends to transform the current Nelson’s facility into a Fareway grocery store that Fareway customers have come to expect. Fareway’s intent is to begin working with the appropriate parties immediately to minimize current customer disruption, while ensuring local residents have access to a full service meat department, farm-fresh produce, low, competitive prices, remarkably clean stores, and highly personalized “to your car” carry-out service.

We want to thank the current owners and operators for their professionalism and relationship over the past few months. We look forward to building this same relationship with other local residents.

As part of our efforts, an adaptive tricycle was presented to Taylor Gelner, 14. Diagnosed with Congenital Diplegia, Taylor struggles with decreased range of motion, impaired balance, atypical gait, and a multitude of other symptoms preventing her from leading a normal childhood. This special adaptive tricycle will allow Taylor a more active and independent mobility and improve her lifestyle.

Please visit http://varietytelethon.com/ for more information about the charity and how you can help.

Who is Variety

Variety - the Children's Charity was born from the deep-seeded desire to protect and care for children in need. With your help and support, Variety of Iowa has raised over $88 million since 1975.

Because of Variety, there's a wheelchair that gives a child a chance to be mobile, a camp scholarship that lets a girl forget she has cancer, and a backpack filled with supplies that takes the dread out of a little boy's first day of school.

They help hospitals take care of premature babies. And make it possible for kids to go from place to place.
But the work isn't done. Every year, there are kids don't get help. Needs that go unmet. Cries unanswered. It is their goal to change that.

Variety - the Children's Charity is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of children around the world. Through their network of 43 chapters in 13 countries, Variety reaches into communities across the globe to offer financial assistance and services to children and organizations that serve children with special needs. Through hard work, thoughtful stewardship, and single-minded focus on the needs of the young, Variety strives to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, their families, communities, and the world...one need at a time.

Congratulations as well to our Daily Winners!

• Louis Kaufman of Urbandale
• Charles Winterboer of Adel
• Richard Sorenson of Ankeny
• Tammy Helle of Pella
• Eric Laffey of Windsor Heights
• Julie Zahnd of Johnston
• Gerri Beeler of Ankeny
• Ben Barry of Norwalk
• David Slinker of Des Moines
• Jan Olsen of Atlantic
• Katie Fergus of West Des Moines
• Larry Kyner of Altoona
• Bruce Anderson of Des Moines
• Chad Hayes of Ames
• Michael Sobieski of Johnston
• Lana Ragaller of Story City
• Tedd Shirley of Des Moines
• Janice Coble of Des Moines
• Chad Hennigar of Pleasant Hill
• Tom Leners of Winterset

Fareway has a history of being in similar sized towns with similar sized facilities. Fareway is dedicated to expanding the number of these locations and by doing so into Adel, our hope is that this will make shopping with us more convenient for our customers, while allowing new customers the opportunity to get to know Fareway.

Fareway intends to transform the current facility into a Fareway grocery store that Iowans have come to expect from Fareway. Fareway’s intent is to begin working with the appropriate parties immediately to minimize current customer disruption, while ensuring local residents have access to a full service meat department, farm-fresh produce, low, competitive prices, remarkably clean stores, and highly personalized “to your car” carry-out service.

We want to thank the current owners and operator for their professionalism and relationship over the past few months. All parties are working through issues regarding the current employees and customers of the store. For employment opportunities, please check out the "company" section of our website.

Research Shows Lean Beef can be Good for Heart Health

Big news for beef lovers! A recent study called BOLD (Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet), conducted by researchers at The Pennsylvania State University, shows that eating lean beef every day can reduce risk factors for heart disease, including lowering total and LDL “bad” cholesterol.

A study at Penn State was conducted comparing a diet with lean beef to a traditional heart healthy diet and fond that participants who consumed 5.4 ounces of lean beef daily lowered their total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol by 10% in 5 weeks.

Lean beef is a perfect pairing—easily served with vegetables, grains and dairy—while maximizing the nutrients needed to keep your body healthy. In addition to being delicious, lean beef can be an everyday solution to building a heart-healthy diet.

Lean Beef Facts:

• On average, a 3 oz. serving of lean beef is about 150 calories.
• Beef is an excellent source of nutrients, including protein, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and niacin.
• Many of the most popular beef cuts sold at retail are lean. This includes: T-Bone, Tenderloin, Top Sirloin and more.

For more information on how lean beef can be good for heart health, click HERE to view the PDF, or visit the Beef is What's For Dinner website.

“This has been a tremendous year for Toys for Tots. The amount of funds raised and toys collected this year really surpassed our expectations. The amount of support this campaign gets year after year from our community clearly demonstrates that the collective effort of the community can make a big difference in a lot of children’s lives” said 1st Sergeant Brandon Eckardt, who has been leading the Des Moines’ campaign for two years. “The community pulled together and helped us raise over $150,000 this past year, which was a huge asset to the campaign and will be a big benefit as we go into next year’s holiday season.”

Each year KCCI hosts a variety of events and fundraisers to benefit Toys for Tots. One of the community’s favorites is the Nadas’ Not So Silent Night concert performed by the Nadas each December at Hoyt Sherman Place and the Station’s Toys for Tots Tuesday program, which is usually the 2nd Tuesday in December. Amanda Hull, General Sales Manager at KCCI had this to say, “This year our phone bank, which starts at 5 a.m. and goes until 7 p.m. raised over $21,000. These funds are used to purchase toys for the older children we serve (the 10-14 year olds) as well as infants and toddlers (the 0-3 age group). Sports equipment, craft kits, mp3 players and a wide variety of toys suitable for very young children are typical purchases for these age groups. It is important that all children get the opportunity and experience to receive gifts relevant to their age on Christmas morning.”

Toys for Tots History: The organization began in 1947, when Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children. The idea came from Bill’s wife, Diane, and today is a nationwide campaign that has spanned over 62 years. Through its history, the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots program has distributed more than 400 million toys to more than 188 million children in need. This charitable endeavor has made the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots program the unchallenged leader in looking after less fortunate children at Christmas.

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans call a rural community home. However, these small towns, farming communities and frontier areas face unique health care issues-a lack of healthcare providers, increased aging population suffering from chronic diseases and a large percentage of under- or un-insured citizens.

National Rural Health Day, held the 3rd Thursday of every November, brings to light the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural America and gives credit to the “can do” spirit that keeps them going.

Celebrate the next National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 15, 2012 or visit www.celebratepowerofrural.org for more information.

Pictured: Reynolds Kramer, Fareway Vice President of the Western Region, and Whitney Packebush, Fareway Corporate Dietitian, support Governor Terry Branstad on November 16, 2011, and his efforts to sign National Rural Health Day into effect.

Guests were treated to chili (with a vegetarian option available), cornbread, desert and a drink.

Fareway President Fred Greiner is pictured at the far left, along with Governor Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds.

All proceeds from this year's event will go to the Food Bank of Iowa and the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots.
 

The toy drive at this year's Iowa State v. Oklahoma State football game raised $1,748 and over 300 toys! The cash collected will go to buy the toys needed to fill the requests this year.

Toys for tots began in 1947, when Major Bill Hendricks, USCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children. The idea came form Bill’s wife, Diane. In the fall of 1947, Diane crafted a homemade doll and asked Bill to deliver the doll to an organization, which would give it to a needy child at Christmas. When Bill determined that no agency existed, Diane told Bill that he should start one. He did. The 1947 pilot project was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide campaign.

That year, Marine Corps Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in each community in which a Marine Reserve Center was located. Marines have conducted successful nationwide campaigns at Christmas each year since 1948. The initial objective that remains the hallmark of the program today is to “bring the joy of Christmas to America’s needy children”. Bill Hendricks, a Marine Reservist on weekends, was in civilian life, the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio. This enabled him to convince a vast array of celebrities to support Toys for Tots.

In 1948, Walt Disney designed the Toys for Tots logo, which we use today. Disney also designed the first Toys for Tots poster used to promote the nationwide program. Nat “King” Cole, Peggy Lee and Vic Damone recorded the Toys for Tots theme composed by Sammy Fain and Paul Webster in 1956. Bob Hope, John Wayne, Doris Day, Lorrie Morgan, Tim Allen, Kenny Rogers and Billy Ray Cyrus are but

 a few of the long list of celebrities who have given their time and talent to promote Toys for Tots. First Lady Nancy Reagan served as the national Spokesperson in 1983. First Lady Barbara Bush served as the national Spokesperson in 1992 and in her autobiography named Toys for Tots as one of her favorite charities.

Over the 62 years of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, Marines have distributed morethan 400 million toys to more than 188 million needy children. This charitable endeavor has made U. S. Marines the unchallenged leader in looking after less fortunate children at Christmas. Over its 18 year life span, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation has supplemented local toy collections with more than 81.3 million toys valued at more than $487 million; plus has provided promotion and support materials valued at over $6.3 million.

For more information, please visit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation site: http://www.toysfortots.org/default.asp

Article modified from the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation website

We are pleased to announce the November 2011 - January 2012 Issue of our new CentsAble Health magazine online and in stores!

Our magazine includes

- Fresh recipes

- Affordable meal solutions

- Fun activities for kids

- And MORE!

Look for shelf signs in your local store denoting featured CentsAble Health items. Find your free copy in the produce section, CentsAble Health display or meat counter!

Click HERE for the kids' page Great Germ Caper solution!

Click HERE to view the magazine online or download a PDF

Congratulations to our winners of the Iowa Ultimate Experience giveaway with Frito Lay!

Winners Kate and Dale Hartman from Winterset are pictured with Ed Podelak, long time Hawkeye radio analyst & former Hawkeye and Kansas City Chief.

The Hartman's were awarded tickets to the Iowa vs. Indiana game on Oct. 22, a stadium and pressbox tour before the game, and Hawkeye merchandise.

The Iowa Ultimate experience was a promotion that  ran from Sept. 5th - Oct. 8th. Customers registered to win at the Frito Lay display in stores.
 

Fareway has received many requests to expand in Omaha and we are excited about this opportunity. Fareway currently has stores at 72nd Street and Giles, as well as 168th Street and Harrison, and our hope is that this new store will make shopping with us more convenient for our customers and will allow new customers the opportunity to get to know Fareway.

Fareway intends to transform the old Pamida space into an approximately 38,000 square feet grocery retail store, with a Fareway bakery department. As Fareway continues to grow in Nebraska, it will remain dedicated to offering local residents a full service meat department, farm fresh produce, low, competitive prices, remarkably clean stores, and highly personalized "to your car" carry-out service.

Our intent is to begin working with the appropriate parties immediately, with hope the new store will open in 2012. It is estimated we will hire approximately 100 employees. For eventual employment opportunities please check back here on our website.

Fareway's 100th Store Grand Opening

Nebraska City 

1738 S. 11th Street
Nebraska City, NE 68410

 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

Kids (and parents) enjoy pumpkin carving at their local Fareway store! 

In 2011, MDA will provide more than $141 million in research, family services and helpful information to adults and children affected by muscular dystrophy and related muscle diseases, dedicating 77 cents of every dollar it spends to research, services and education programs.

For more information, please visit http://www.mda.org/

Fareway joined the Sioux City community in 1982. For nearly 30 years, Fareway has been dedicated to offering local residents a full service meat department , farm-fresh produce, low, competitive prices, remarkably clean stores, and highly personalized “to your car” carry-out service. In achieving this mission, the overwhelming support from the community has shown our current leased facility of 20,400 square feet to be too small. In addition to recent remodeling of other Sioux City Fareway’s, our new store will be expanded to approximately 38,000 square feet in order to offer a larger meat case and produce area, additional grocery varieties and selection, while still maintaining the same great customer service and competitive prices you have grown to expect from Fareway.

Our intent is to begin working with the appropriate parties immediately, with hope the new store will open in 2012. We want to thank our current landlord for his professionalism and relationship over the years and wish him the best of luck. We are working to accommodate our employees wishing to work in the new store. We also anticipate hiring additional employees. For employment opportunities please check out our website at HYPERLINK "http://www.fareway.com" www.fareway.com.

Fareway congratulates our top winners for the annual Bagging Contest preliminaries! Thank you to all of our hardworking employees who participated this year.

Bagging is important to quality customer service - competitors are judged on speed, weight (it should be evenly distributed between all three plastic or two fabric bags) and placement (stacked neatly to protect groceries.)

The top 6 baggers from Fareway will compete in the Iowa Grocery Bagging Contest at the Iowa State Fair on August 12, 2011. Good luck to our representatives!

Fareway Top Baggers for 2011

1. Jake Laursen

2. Almir Beganovic

3. Kyle Hovden

4. Tim Hannan

5. Tyler Gentz

6. Ryan Sabby

7. Juvenal Soria

8. Maddie McCormick

MyPlate is based on 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to remind Americans to eat healthfully. MyPlate highlights five food groups with user-friendly graphics and information. In order to make the most of MyPlate, follow these simple tips:

Balance Calories

• Enjoy your food, but eat less
• Avoid oversized portions

Foods to increase

• Make half your plate fruit and vegetables
• Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk
• Make at least half your grains whole grains

Foods to Reduce
• Compare sodium (salt) in foods like soup, bread and frozen meals, and choose foods with lower numbers.
• Drink water instead of sugary drinks

For more information on MyPlate, visit www.choosemyplate.gov

Meals from the Heartland is a non-profit, 501(c) 3 organization composed of volunteers who package meals for delivery to starving people around the world. Individuals, businesses, schools, churches and various civic organizations have come together to show the nation and the world what people who truly care can accomplish.

Through Meals from the Heartland, Iowa’s diverse communities come together annually to fight hunger in a way that showcases the state’s values and resources.

WHAT IF YOU...

knew that 16,000 children die each day of hunger?
found out that just $10 could buy as many as 40 meals?
helped volunteer for Meals from the Heartland?

Please visit the website to learn more and find an opportunity to get involved! We encourage everyone to prayerfully consider donating their time, talents and treasure!

For more information please visit http://www.MealsfromTheHeartland.org

MDA’s “Shamrocks Against Dystrophy” program directly helps local families affected by diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). “Shamrock” mobiles help support the association’s worldwide research program, MDA’s national network of 225 hospital-affiliated clinics and also help send children with muscular dystrophy to barrier-free local MDA summer camp.

At the heart of the “Shamrocks” campaign are $1 and $5 mobiles that Fareway customers buy and sign, and then are prominently displayed. This year, Fareway Stores’ 98 locations in Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and Minnesota raised more than $100,000.

To learn more about the mobile campaign, call Marie Stricker at the Worthington Fareway, 372-5191, or the MDA’s Jill Chapman at (515) 453-9489.

Click here for the full article in The Daily Globe.

“There are millions of hard-working adults, children and seniors who simply cannot make ends meet and are faced with the realities of hunger and malnourishment,” said John Tyson, chairman of Tyson Foods. “We are trying to make a difference in their lives by providing nutrient-rich protein and by increasing understanding of hunger in our country.”

Meat and poultry are nutrient dense foods and, according to health experts, can be especially helpful to people who need more protein including growing children, pregnant women, the elderly, and anyone undergoing severe stress disease or disability. According to food banks nationwide, meat is the most requested and least available food.

“For the last 73 years, Fareway Stores, Inc. is proud to call Iowa home. Fareway Stores feels fortunate to be able to help fellow Iowans in need during these difficult economic times,” said Fred Greiner, president and chief operating officer of Fareway. “We hope this collective effort between Fareway and Tyson Foods helps individuals and family's meet their daily needs and give them hope of a better future.”

The Food Bank of Iowa distributes more than 6 million pounds of food annually throughout its 42 county service area. Approximately 100,000 residents, including children and seniors, receive emergency food assistance each year from the Food Bank of Iowa and its 285 partner agencies.

We are thrilled to receive this high quality donation from Tyson Foods and Fareway Stores,” said Carey Miller, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Iowa. “As the need for food assistance continues to increase, this contribution will help ensure that we can assist more individuals in need.”

Tyson Foods has been an active participant in the fight against hunger for a decade, donating more than 78 million pounds of protein, or the equivalent of 300 million meals. The company partners with Share Our Strength, Lift Up America, Feeding America, the League of United Latin American Citizens to raise awareness and help feed the hungry across the nation.

The company’s current “KNOW Hunger” campaign is focused on helping more people understand and join the effort to eliminate hunger in America. It currently involves the recent release of a study on public perceptions of hunger, as well as a commitment to donate one million pounds of protein to 37 food banks during the month of March.

Tyson and the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) recently commissioned a study on public perceptions of hunger. Among other things, it found that most surveyed believe hunger is a much smaller problem in their own community than it is in the state or the nation overall. Yet, 24% of those surveyed worry they will have trouble putting food on the table this year. Survey details are available at www.tysonfoods.com/Media-Room.aspx.

To hear the testimony of a former professional football player and current network sports commentator who experienced hunger as a child, go to www.tysonfoods.com/Media-Room.aspx. Information about how to get involved in the fight against hunger is available at www.tysonhungerrelief.com.

About the Food Bank of Iowa
The Food Bank of Iowa is a private, not-for-profit organization committed to its mission of alleviating hunger through food distribution, partnership and education. The Food Bank of Iowa solicits, receives, inventories and distributes donated food and grocery products to 285 partner agencies in 42 Iowa counties who directly serve needy individuals within their communities. To learn more, visit www.foodbankiowa.org.

About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and services to customers throughout the United States and more than 90 countries. The company has approximately 115,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.

by O. Kay Henderson on September 2, 2010

in Agriculture,Business & Economy,Military,Politics & Government

Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley husks sweet corn with Iowa Guard soldiers.

Thousands of ears of sweet corn were delivered to the Army base in Mississippi where Iowa National Guard troops are training before heading off to duty in Afghanistan.

Congressman Bruce Braley of Waterloo arranged to have 400 dozen ears of Iowa sweet corn delivered there yesterday so the Iowa soldiers could have one more taste of Iowa before they deploy.

“I grew up in Iowa loving sweet corn and watching the huge amount that was delivered down here makes me very hungry for dinnertime,” Braley said during a telephone interview with Radio Iowa.

Braley got the idea while visiting Iraq with a congressman from Mississippi this past December. Braley participated in “Operation Gumbo Drop” which involved the two congressmen helping to serve 7500 pounds of gumbo and shrimp to Mississippi National Guard soldiers on duty at a base north of Baghdad.

“That’s when I decided if I ever had the opportunity, I wanted to do something similar for the Iowa National Guard,” Braley said. “My office staff worked with a group of great Iowans to help put this all together.”

Congressman Bruce Braley and Fred Greiner, president & COO of Fareway Stores

Fareway Stores donated a truck and the truck’s driver donated his time to drive the sweet corn south. The Iowa Farm Bureau, several eastern Iowa veterans organizations as well as individual Iowans contributed corn, some melons and money to the effort.

“So it’s just a great example of Iowans working together to try to provide a little taste of Iowa for some brave men and women who deserve a little tasty treat,” Braley said.

Braley spoke with Radio Iowa at about a quarter ’til four yesterday afternoon — and he was heading back to the “mess” to help prepare for the evening’s sweet corn feed. “I personally was involved in husking a large amount of sweet corn and there’s still a lot more to be husked before dinner time,” Braley said, with a laugh.

About three dozen Iowa business owners were at the camp, too, part of a delegation flown there by the military.

Iowa Business Council executive director Elliott Smith was among the group that arrived at Camp Shelby on Tuesday. ”It’s really a remarkable experience,” Smith said during a telephone interview.

”We’ve seen how they handle check-points, how they deal with local Afghans. They actually have native Afghans here speaking the language to really simulate, as closely as possible, the encounters they’ll have with villagers and elders.”

The Iowa Business Council’s executive director, along with nearly 40 Iowa business owners, made a 36-hour trip, and got back to Iowa yesterday. “We’ve all been hugely impressed with just the rigor and the enthusiasm and the motivation here,” Smith said about an hour before the Iowans left Camp Shelby. “They’re doing a great job.”

Some of the business owners on the trip have workers who are on leave from their job because they’ve been called to active duty. “Actually some folks came down here with lists of employees or even family members that are down here right now training and we’ve been crossing paths with them periodically,” Smith said. “It’s been fun to watch the reaction when we find people we know.”

Almost 3000 Iowa National Guard soldiers are at Camp Shelby, then they’ll ship out to a base in California before leaving for Afghanistan.

Braley’s office released a list of businesses, organizations and individuals who helped make the shipment of corn and watermelon possible. It includes:
· Iowa Farm Bureau
· John Chidester
· Ray and Michelle Christenson, Grimes Sweet Corn
· Fred Greiner, Fareway Foods
· Mike Penick
· Greg and Polly Rinehart
· Mark and Cindy Westrum, Westrum Produce
· Capitol City Fruit in Des Moines
· Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the US Army
· Dubuque American Legion Post 6
· Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 776 in the Quad Cities
· Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter in Cherokee, Iowa
· American Legion Post 26 in Davenport, Iowa

Photos courtesy of Congressman Bruce Braley’s office. Article Courtesy of RadioIowa. http://www.radioiowa.com/2010/09/02/400-dozen-ears-of-iowa-sweet-corn-delivered-to-camp-shelby/

All the non-perishable food items used in the competition were donated to the Food Bank of Iowa in Des Moines.

Article courtesy of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association: http://www.iowagrocers.com/news.cfm?Article=202

After competing at the regional trials, 6 Iowa employees were allowed to continue to the state level:

Kyle Hovden
Chad Hinz
Luke Swehla
Jeremy Mescher
Tim Hannan
Stephen Hoffman

The Iowa competition was held at the Iowa State Fair on Friday, August 13, 2010. Employees from Fareway, Hy-vee, Dahls and Pioneer faced off in a competition designed to test their grocery-bagging skills in a number of categories.Competitors are judged on speed, weight distribution and style for their skills with plastic bags and the environmentally friendly re-usable bags.

Fareway is proud to announce winners for all top three places!

3rd Place: Kyle Hovden
2nd Place: Tim Hannan
1st Place: Jeremy Mescher

First place winner Jeremy Mescher received $750 and an expense-paid trip to Las Vegas to represent Fareway at the 2010 National Sacking Contest!

Fareway would also like to congratulate Mary Jurries from Minnesota on her 2nd Place win at the Minnesota State Bagging Contest on Saturday, August 14, 2010. The event was held at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN. Mary also received a “Style” award for her efforts, as well as several trophies.

Please check back soon for photos and video clips from the 2010 competition!

There will be an All-Scouts Benefit Cookout to raise money for the Caleb Stewart family.

The event takes place from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.Saturday, July 31, in the Fareway parking lot in Vinton.

Cost is $5 per plate, which includes: grilled meat sandwich, side, dessert, and drink

As many know, Caleb is a Troop 47 Boy Scout (and former Pack 47 Cub) battling cancer and the costs to fight it.

The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will be lending a hand for this event. Flyers are being posted at many key locations around town, and a message will begin rolling on the Farmers Savings Bank message board on Friday, July 23. Donations of supplies, etc have been secured from various area businesses, and Scout leaders are working on more.

Many Boy and Girl Scouts will be volunteering that day.

For more information, contact Gregg Sampson at 472-9634or via email at gsamdsam@fmtcswb.com

Article Courtesy of Vinton Today: http://www.vintoniowa.org/articles/News/article101167.html

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SIOUX CITY -- Fareway stores in Sioux City and Sergeant Bluff will host a food drive to support the nonprofit Center for Siouxland food pantry from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday.

Non-perishable items -- including spaghetti, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, tuna and more -- will be accepted. The items will be used to stock the food pantry that assists about 250 people in Siouxland each month.

Fareway stores participating include the locations at 2328 Transit Ave., 4016 Indian Hills Drive and 404 War Eagle Drive in Sioux City and 700 Ist St. in Sergeant Bluff. For more information, visit centerforsiouxland.org.
 

Article courtesy of Sioux City Journal.com: http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/article_2ee36d0e-7a56-5253-aa35-0bbb7dc89bec.html