The Clinton American Legion is taking over the Fourth of July activities on Clinton Square.
On the WHOW Morning Show Tuesday, Josh Thielen with the Legion told Regional Radio this was an idea he had a few months ago and has since taken up the cause and run with it in hopes of boosting the annual walk/run event for the Legion.
According to Thielen, the Legion's run/walk event will take up the same route as before. It opens the Fourth of July activities with registration at 7 am and the run/walk beginning at 7:30 am. He indicates there is a donation to the IGY6 Foundation and the rest of the funds benefit the Legion.
Once the walk/run event wraps up, it's off to more activities. Thielen indicates activities are beginning at 8 am with breakfast from 'Wapella Says Yes' to the traditional watermelon eating contest and the dunk tank is back.
Thielen indicates they do need a few volunteers. He's been encouraged by those that have been willing to step up and help support this event. To get more information on the Fourth of July activities or volunteering, find the Clinton American Legion on Facebook.
