Dawn Helgeson, executive director of Arc Mower County and a Kiwanis member, second from left, receives a $50 check for the Arc Holiday Gift Drive from Steve Mallon, president of People First Aktion Club, sponsored by the Austin Noon Kiwanis. At left is Noon Kiwanis secretary Laura Tjomsland and at right, Noon Kiwanis president, Scott Lewis.

The gift drive works to provide gifts for the developmentally disabled members of the community. Others who may wish to give can mail a check made payable to The Arc Mower County with a notation “Holiday Gift Drive 2017” in the memo line or make a donation online. Monetary and gift donations need to be received at The Arc by Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Provided photo