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2x The Semis = 2x The Love
Help us make Christmas a little brighter this year for kids who are in need in our area! We’re loading up TWO semis once again this year to help families from Des Moines, Henry, Lee and Louisa counties in Iowa, Hancock and Henderson counties in Illinois, and Kahoka, Missouri!
The New Mix 107.3 will collect toys in the parking lot of Westland Mall in West Burlington with the Semi of Love North, brought to you by American Eyecare!
At the same time, 101.7 The Bull will be at Shottenkirk GM Giant in Fort Madison with the Semi of Love South brought to you by Quality Chevy Dealers!
We will be collecting toys and monetary donations at those two locations Friday, December 1st from Noon – 7 p.m. and again Saturday, December 2nd from 7 a.m. to Noon.
Just swing by either semi, which is provided by Golden Eagle Distributing, drop off a toy/toys, and we’ll get them packed into the truck. Monetary donations are always greatly appreciated as well.
If you would like to make a donation via mail, you can send a check to this address:
Toys for Tots
607 S. Main Street
Danville, IA 52623
or
Toys for Tots
2467 Hilton Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
You know, bikes make a pretty awesome Christmas present for kids and you can donate one through the Bickel’s website here….
If you aren’t able to join us for the Semi of Love events, there are other opportunities to drop off a toy beforehand…
- Toys for Tots boxes located at American Eyecare locations
- Toys for Tots box located at Shottenkirk in Fort Madison
- 11/16/23 11 a.m. -1 p.m. @ Shell Station on Roosevelt Ave in Burlington
- 11/17/23 11 a.m. -1 p.m. @ Jet Stop North (across from North McDonalds)
- 11/22/23 11 a.m. -1 p.m. @ Sherpa on Mt. Pleasant St.
- 11/29/23 11 a.m. -1 p.m. @ Jet Stop South (corner of South St. and Madison Ave)
- 11/30/23 11 a.m. -1 p.m. @ Westland Fastbreak (across from SCC)
Other Toys for Tots Box Locations include:
- The Athletic Center (Keokuk)
- WalMart (Burlington and Keokuk)
- Rheinschmidts Flooring America (Burlington)
- Kempkers (Ft Madison)
- Connections Bank (Keokuk & Ft Madison)
- Walgreen’s (Ft Madison & Keokuk)
- Dollar General (all in Lee Co and Clark Co)
- Libraries (all in Lee Co and Clark Co)
- Pilot Grove Banks (in Keokuk: on Boulevard and 6th & Main, in Ft Madison Ave L, Houghton, Pilot Grove, Donnellson)
- Farm & Home (Ft Madison & Keokuk)
- HyVee (Keokuk & Ft Madison)
- Grandma T’s (Donnellson)
- Stumble Inn (Donnellson)
- Flyin J (Wayland MO)
- Gold Granny’s Concessions (West Burlington)
We’ll have a variety of entertainment throughout the toy drive….
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST
At Westland Mall in West Burlington:
- Noon-2pm Miss Burlington on site
- Noon-7pm Golden Granny’s Concession Food Truck on site
At Shottenkirk’s in Fort Madison:
- 5-7pm Santa & Mrs. Claus will be on site
- Fat Jimmy’s Foot Truck will be on site
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND
At Westland Mall in West Burlington:
- Burlington High School Band will be performing on site
At Shottenkirk’s in Fort Madison:
- 9:15-10am Performance by the Keokuk High School Band
- 10am-Noon Santa & Mrs. Claus will be on site
If you are a family that needs assistance from Toys for Tots check out the info below….
What do you need to bring when you register?
- Photo ID of Parent or Guardian
- Proof of Residence (utility bill with name and address)
- IF you have guardianship, bring verification of that (DHS printout)
- Working phone number to be reached for questions
Toys for Tots Questions: 319-759-1979/319-572-7611
Registration for Des Moines County/Henderson County:
Dates: November 20 – 22; November 27 – December 1
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Locations….
- Des Moines County Residents register at Rock House/2700 Division Street in Burlington, Iowa.
- Henderson City Health Dept. in Gladstone IL
- Bank of Stronghurst in Stronghurst, IL
Distribution Dates:
Location: Burlington Memorial Auditorium
Dates: December 9th
Registration for Lee County:
Location: Salvation Army, 31 S. 30th St., Keokuk
Dates: Wednesday, November 15th – Saturday, November 18th
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
OR
Location: Salvation Army Diamond Center, 1415 Ave M, Fort Madison
Dates: Tuesday, November 28 and Wednesday, November 29
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Registration for Clark County:
Location: First Baptist Church, 363 N Washington St., Kahoka
Dates: November 20th, 21st, and 25th
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Distribution Dates:
Location: First Christian Church in Keokuk (3476 Main St, Keokuk, IA 52632)
Dates: December 15th – 16th
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Thanks to our Broadcast Sponsors for Semi of Love:
Five Star Community Credit Union
Kempker’s True Value and Rental
Rheinschmidt’s Flooring America
ServiceMaster Cleaning & Restoration