Poppy Days a huge success in Buffalo Center

     The spring Poppy Days fundraiser in Buffalo Center wrapped up two days early last week, thanks to an outpouring of support from the community.

     The Cub Scouts from Pack #445 helped the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary collect donations in exchange for poppies at Buffalo Center businesses beginning last Monday. The kids had planned to offer poppies until Friday, but Auxiliary member Karen Kiewiet says they finished handing out the last of the 250 poppies they had for this year’s campaign on Wednesday. Kiewiet says she was blown away by the amount of support for Poppy Days this year, and the Auxiliary appreciates the help of the Cub Scouts in making it a success.

     The poppies are made by veterans at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, and proceeds from the Buffalo Center fundraiser go toward FAVA in Forest City to support local veterans. Anyone who would still like to make a contribution for Poppy Days can make a donation to the Auxiliary’s account at Farmers Trust and Savings Bank.