Community members gather for a meal during the Nekoma Rural Fire Department fundraiser. The annual event brings residents together while raising funds to support the department's equipment, training and emergency response efforts. Submitted photo
Cooks Jason Schill, Kyle Moen, Chase Heck, Josh Metzger, Blake Hipp, Billy Mitchell and Jonathan Skjervheim prepare the meal during the Nekoma Rural Fire Department fundraiser. The annual event raises funds to support the department while bringing the community together for an evening of food and fellowship. Submitted photo
Bailey Hipp, left, Sarah Moen and Sarah Schill serve meals during the Nekoma Rural Fire Department fundraiser. The annual event brings community members together while raising funds to support the department's equipment, training and operations. Submitted photo
The Nekoma Fire Department's annual open house and fundraiser once again brought community members together this summer, drawing one of the largest crowds the department has seen while raising funds to support its volunteer firefighters. Fire Chief Kyle Moen said the department, which has nine active firefighters, also relies on the support of firefighters' spouses, who volunteer during the open h…