Shop local, give back

Local businesses present the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) with a donation following last Thursday's 620 Day.

By TIM STAUFFER, REGISTER MANAGING EDITOR

June 28, 2024 - 2:55 PM

On June 28, Iola merchants gave ACARF $1,120 through a fundraising effort for the animal shelter. From left, are Toni Manbeck of Audacious Boutique, Julie Payne of ACARF, Brandon Bell of Jock’s Nitch, Dawn Murray of ACARF, Robin Schallie of the Iola Area Chamber, Jessica Oswald of Capper Jewelry, Angie Rourk of Clock Tower Mercantile, Brittni Dilley of ACARF and Misti Kendrick of The Protein Place. Register file photo

The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses presented the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) with a $1,120 donation Friday. Participating businesses donated a portion of their sales during last Thursday’s 620 Day, which promoted shopping local in the 620 area code.

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