Older adults in Washington County are getting a second call to enhance their health with the recently launched Encore Express nutrition program.
Those 60 and older and their spouse, regardless of age, can receive vouchers redeemable for meals at the Washington Hy-Vee. Participants can receive up to three vouchers per week per person, which are redeemed for hot or prepared refrigerated meals and a container of milk. Heritage Agency on Aging Community Engagement Coordinator Harrison March says this spin off of the Encore Cafe program in the Cedar Rapids area seeks to fill the need for more nutrition services in Washington County, “This Encore-style program is one that we’ve had a lot of success with up in the Cedar Rapids area. That program started a couple of years ago and has won some national and some other more regional, local recognition for the success the program has had. And so when we saw an opportunity to expand nutrition services in Washington County, we saw no better w
Nervigs named June Jubilee parade marshals
Luther and Marilyn Nervig have formed and lead organizations and foundations that have, and will, benefit the community for years. The June Jubilee parade is even one they ve helped plan. 12:10 pm, Jun. 9, 2021 ×
Luther (left) and Marilyn Nervig have lived, and volunteered, in Wadena since 1967. They were selected as the grand marshals for the 2021 June Jubilee parade.
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With the return of June Jubilee, Wadena residents Luther and Marilyn Nervig are stepping into the role of grand marshals for the parade on June 10.
“It was like a total surprise,” Marilyn said about receiving the honor. After the surprise, “I was very pleased to be asked,” Luther said. “It was a … nice recognition that we have been a part of this community.”