Mayor Proclaims Poppy Days 2025

MAYOR PROCLAIMS POPPY DAYS-

HONORS AMERICA’S WAR DEAD

Mayor, Nathan Weitl, has proclaimed May 1st through 31st, 2025 as Poppy Days in Ida Grove according to the Poppy Chairman of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #61, which sponsors the annual observance. Legion Auxiliary Members will be distributing poppies throughout May.

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the American Legion Auxiliary adopted the Poppy as its memorial flower which pays tribute to the war dead and aids the living veterans and their families; and

WHEREAS, the contributions are used solely for children, youth, and rehabilitation in our local community;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nathan Weitl, Mayor of the City of Ida Grove, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2025 as Poppy Month and May 1 through the 31 as Poppy Days in our community. /s/ Nathan, Weitl, Mayor