Memorial Day events planned to honor those who served

The upcoming weekend will offer all those across the United States an opportunity to remember and thank those who served in the armed forces throughout this country's history.

In the area, a number of Memorial Day programs will be held on Sunday and Monday, May 24 and 25.

Memorial Day programs highlighted in this week's paper:

• St. Anne’s Cemetery at Dixon
• Concord-Dixon Cemetery Association 
• Carroll Memorial Day program
• Wayne Memorial Day program
• Laurel Memorial Day program
• American Legion Family, Roy Reed Post 252 in Winside
• Winside Legion family handing  out poppies
• Wakefield Memorial Day program