IRON MOUNTAIN – Hope Church of Iron Mountain has announced its first-annual Autumn Writing Contest.

Area students are invited to develop their creativity and writing skills through storytelling.

The contest offers two age divisions: Elementary for kindergarten through fifth grade and middle/high school for sixth through 12th grade.

Submissions may include fiction, poetry or personal narrative centered around the theme “A Season of Change.”

The contest encourages students to explore themes of transformation, gratitude, family, faith and personal growth.

Entries must be submitted digitally through hopeimt.org/write by Friday, Nov. 28.

Word Limits:

— Elementary: Limit of 500 words.

— Middle/high: Limit of 1,000 words.

Each division will feature three winners. Prizes include —

— Firs

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