The Horton Senior Citizens have had a wonderfully busy week. We continue to have Drums Alive. This is a really fun exercise group for seniors. We still have room for others to join in. We meet on Mondays at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center. Drums will also be performed at this Thursdays Brown County Senior Social on Sept. 25th!
A follow-up gathering of local youth and adults who are committed to carrying forward the mission of slain conservative leader Charlie Kirk, following his assassination on Sept. 10, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 6:15 p.m. at Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, 1201 Central, Horton.
The Members of the Horton Senior Citizens were honored with a special tour of the laundry iron collection at the Everest Community Historical Society. Thank you so much for the tour and some wonderful history information provided by Brenda Troupe who assembled this wonderful collection. Those who were able to attend were Mary Patterson, Dean Mercer, Linda Messer, Carolyn Huguenin, Linda Burnett and Janice Langdon.
The Horton Senior Citizens would like to thank everyone who brings in food for all of our activities. We never want for treats for Coffee Groups, Game Day, treats for visitors, and many other events. A big thank you goes to the Tim Stevens family for the large portions of food which will be used at our carry in dinner on Sept. 16. Their thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
The City of Horton commission held its revenue neutral rate and budget hearings on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Commissioner Carmela Boller was absent during the meeting.
The Commissioners of the City of Horton met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
The Horton Senior Citizens had to reschedule their outing to see the Everest Community Historical Society’s Laundry iron collection due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict. The visit is rescheduled to September. Watch our article or Facebook page for details if you are interested in joining us.
The Horton Senior Citizens Center is proud to announce that they are one of the sponsors of the upcoming Brown County Senior Social at the Fisher Center in Hiawatha, to be held on Sept. 25. The social will be totally free for all seniors with music, refreshments, door prizes and the KNZA wheel with cash prizes! Join us from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.