LE MARS, Iowa (KTIV) - A group supporting soldiers and their families once again put on a fundraiser to continue that support.

The Soldier and Family Readiness Group for the C-Troop 1st Squadron, 113th Calvary Regiment held a pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Le Mars Armory from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28.

The regiment is part of the Iowa Army National Guard.

With the troops being deployed to the Middle East this year, the group has also put together over 100 care packages to send overseas.

Whitney Vanwyk, the Soldier and Family Readiness Group Assistant Director, said the boxes are filled with treats, books and other items that were donated by the community.

“We have enough for two rounds,” said Vanwyk. “We’re going to send ones out to our soldiers here in the near

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