Period 1 sixth-grade English students participated in an escape room. Each House had to work together to break out, and all Houses were successful. 20 points to all Houses! Well done!. Photos provided.

Shoppers enjoyed local retailers on Saturday morning. Above: Route 81 Boutique was set up in 4th Street Coffeehouse. Below: Four local people were set up in the Polk County News building including Blue Eyed Boutique. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

First place (right): Bode Berggren, second place (middle): Kristine Jasper and third place (left): Brylie Naber Thanks to Cornerstone Bank, Goldenrod Insurance, Tonniges Chevrolet, Corner Cafe, Action Audio, Heritage Bank, Napa and Danny Seim for the donations!

Above: Olive Peterson sold handmade bracelets at 4th Street coffeehouse. Below: Maya Lonsdale and Macie Schmidtberger sold gnomes at Rose Colored Glass. All three girls are students at Cross County. Photo provided.