Once again Luverne businesses, civic organizations and parents have shown that kids count in this community. More than $4,000 in donations has been given to keep the second and third grade swimming program in elementary curriculum. The lifelong fitness skills and safety importance will benefit all kids for years to come. We would like to thank the following for their generous donations: city of Luverne, Luverne-Sioux Valley Physicians, Luverne Optimists, Gold’n Plump, First Farmers and Merchants Bank, Lions 92 and Glen’s Food Center.It’s nice to raise families in such a caring community. Dawn FrankenhoffKatie Baustian PPIE swimming program co-chairs