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Winneshiek County proclaims October 2025 as Cancer Awareness Month
Summary
The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation designating October 2025 as Cancer Awareness Month after a local nonprofit described helping 88 people last year with screenings and small assistance; supervisors agreed to display and sign the proclamation.
The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation declaring October 2025 as Cancer Awareness Month after members of a local group described their outreach and assistance programs.
A representative of the Winneshiek "celebration of life" group told the board the volunteer organization began work in 1998 and returned nearly all donations to the local community. The group said it provided help to 88 people last year and runs two programs: up to $500 in food or fuel cards for people in active cancer treatment and free mammogram screening for uninsured or underinsured women. The representative also promoted the group's upcoming fundraiser and said applications for assistance are available online and through area primary‑care providers and churches.
Chair (unnamed in the transcript) read the proclamation and asked for a motion. A supervisor moved to approve the proclamation; another seconded the motion and the board voted aye. Supervisors agreed to sign and display the proclamation so the group can publicize it. The group thanked the board and left materials and photographs for the county to use.
The meeting record indicates the board intends to encourage local governments, nonprofits, businesses and residents to increase awareness and support for people affected by cancer.
No public funds or formal county program changes were proposed during the proclamation; the action was the formal adoption of the month‑long proclamation and a commitment to display it.
