Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers, Thursday, said “Due to health & safety concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clarinda Police Department WILL NOT be conducting the ‘Operation Blessing’ Program this year.” Brother said also, “This was a difficult decision to make, but the right one during this unprecedented situation.”

Operation Blessing was started in the mid 1980s by the Page County Reserve Deputies to ensure that every child in the rural areas of Page County has the opportunity to receive a gift at Christmas. It has continued every year since for over 30 years…until now. Last year,14 families signed-up for the program. Those 14 families equated to 38 children.