| Timber Ridge students blanket others with warmth
Fifth-graders at Timber Ridge Elementary School are thinking about others in need this holiday season.
The kids worked hard throughout November and December to raise money to buy fleece material, with which they made blankets Wednesday afternoon.
"We're making blankets for kids, because it's really cold and they need something to cover up while they're sleeping," said Addy Sammons, 11, of Urbandale.
Fifth-grade teacher Amy Williams of Johnston said she and fellow teachers were impressed with the kids' response to the project. The school houses approximately 90 fifth-grade students in four classes. Williams said the students raised $1,800, which allowed them to make 60 blankets. The blankets will be donated to the Family Violence Center. .
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