Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary member Judith Irons accepts the “Award for Excellence” recently at the Missouri Hospital Association's Annual Convention and Trade Show in Osage Beach, Mo.

Bruce Gardner was awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Gem City “Breakfast” Kiwanis for the many volunteer hours he has contributed to the community and to the club this past year. Gardner also was recently elected vice president of the Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis Club.

Titan Wheel recently presented $1,000 to Horizons Social Services of Adams County as the recipient of its “Giving Through the Eyes of the Community” contest.

State Street Bank and Trust hosted a customer appreciation barbecue in October that served not only to thank its customers for their commitment, trust and loyalty, but also to give back to the community. The event was open to the public at 48th and Broadway. Lunch attendees were asked to donate a canned good or $1 to aid a local food pantry. The monetary donation of $175 and several boxes of non-perishable food items were presented to Luther Memorial Church’s food pantry on Nov. 7.

People enjoy a home cooked Thanksgiving Dinner at the First Baptist Church in Canton, Mo. A free dinner for the community to enjoy will be served on Nov. 24, 2011, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

Culver-Stockton College recently hosted dozens of scholarship representatives and recipients during the annual Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon.

Hannibal High School students recently dressed up for the annual Jack of Hearts dance. Front row: Spencer Anne Goewey, Caitlin Edge, Erin Coulter, Hannah Bogue, Paige Utterback and Caty Bier. Back row: Will Pettibone, Alec Voss, Alex Addison, Caleb Bieniek, Blake Hosley and Andrew Richards.

The Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis recently installed new officers for 2011-12.  Pictured, from left, are President Mark Dedert; Vice President Bruce Gardner; Treasurer Andrew Mays; Secretary Gale Hill; Kiwanis division 29 Lt. Gov. Tracy Armstrong; and board members Pat Rokusek, Dennis Bingheim, Saleem Mamdani, Bill Wolters, Pat Bauer and Past President Scott Cameron. Not pictured is  Scott Walden.