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Burr Oak Fire Department

Jan 14, 2021

Burr Oak Fire Department Donation 2020
     Midway Co-op Association, Inc. in conjunction with Land O’Lakes donated a total of $3,200.00 to the Jewell County Rural Fire District #5. 
     Land O’Lakes is a regional cooperative that matches dollar-for-dollar cash donations from its local cooperative members like Midway Co-op.  The donations are designed to help purchase fire equipment for the community.  Pictured left to right is: Jackie Duffy (Midway Coop Burr Oak Elevator Manager) and Steve Cosand (Burr Oak Fire Department).
 

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