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Burlington, IA- The Community Foundation of Des Moines County will be hosting a Financial Planning Seminar on May 10th , 2022 from 5-6:30pm at the Art Center of Burlington. The seminar will include information regarding planned giving and how it can benefit you and Des Moines County. The seminar will feature Ann Menke, Tim Roberts and Karen Elliott who are experts in the fields of accounting and estate planning. The panelists will each discuss the benefits of planned giving with a question and answer period to follow. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be offered while you learn more about the benefits of planned giving. Information will also include the Endow Iowa 25% tax credit offered through the Community Foundation of Des Moines County endowed funds. For more information, visit www.cfdmc.org.
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Public Library may become the second library in the state of Iowa to become sensory-inclusive. Library Director Rhonda Frevert told the Burlington City Council on Monday that "we've already added some sensory kits that people can come and ask for at the service desk that have things like noise-canceling headphones, and other kinds of things that they can use while their there to feel comfortable and have a positive experience." The Burlington Beacon reports that sensory sensitivities are usually seen in individuals with conditions such as dementia, autism, PTSD, and other similar conditions. Frevert said the sensory kits were paid for by a $2500 grant received from the Community Foundation of Des Moines County.