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Herman Fire and Rescue hosts annual pancake feed

Published 3:43 pm Tuesday, November 10, 2026

By Amie Clausen, Contributor

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Serving Breakfast, Left to Right: Steven Powell, Spencer Johnson, Amber Dean; Austin Krebs, a member of the HVFD, mixing up pancake batter.
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Herman Fire and Rescue hosts annual pancake feed

Amie Clausen, Contributor

On Nov. 8, the Herman Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department hosted its annual pancake feed. The annual pancake feed is a fundraiser for the rescue squad. They need supplies to keep the rescue squad stocked and ready for the next emergency. Unfortunately, medical supplies are expensive, and the EMTs responding to the call need these supplies to handle the emergency at hand. They work hard to keep the supplies that are needed for these emergencies.

At 10 a.m. Sunday, the members of the department had served over 100 people, getting very close to the goal of 175 with two hours left to meet the goal. Herman Fire Department is doing wonderfully with the membership, as it now has 11 EMTs and one paramedic ready to answer the call.

The Herman Volunteer Fire and Rescue supports the village of Herman, which has a population of about 360 residents, and a very large rural district around Herman. They also offer mutual aid to departments in Washington and Burt counties. They respond to about 100 calls per year. Officers who support the members of the Herman Rescue Department are Chief Rhonda Meyer, Assistant Chief LJ Hawkins and Secretary/Treasurer Mary Oliver.

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Washington County weather: Mild start, cooler temperatures by Thursday Washington County residents can expect a mild start to the week of Nov. 10-16, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the 60s Tuesday before temperatures drop into the 40s Thursday and Friday. Warmer conditions are forecast for the weekend. Tuesday, Nov. 10: Mostly sunny skies with highs of 60 to 65 degrees and overnight lows of 42 to 45. Arlington’s Powder Puff event is scheduled from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Arlington Public Schools football field and track. Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day): Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies with highs of 56 to 60 degrees. Northwest winds could gust to 23 mph, a consideration for anyone attending outdoor Veterans Day observances or displaying flags. Thursday, Nov. 12: Highs will fall to 45 to 48 degrees, with overnight lows of 27 to 29. Blair’s fall cleanup continues at the Public Works Yard at Third Avenue and Colfax Street, with weekday hours from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13: Mostly sunny skies with highs of 44 to 46 degrees and overnight lows of 30 to 33. Blair’s fall cleanup continues from 4-6 p.m. The city’s fall open burning period also continues, subject to weather conditions and authorization from the Blair Fire Department. Saturday, Nov. 14: Sunny to partly cloudy skies with highs of 52 to 55 degrees and overnight lows of 36 to 42. Blair’s fall cleanup is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The city’s fall open burning period concludes Saturday, with burning permitted from 8 a.m. to sundown, subject to weather conditions and required authorization. Sunday, Nov. 15: Sunshine and some clouds are forecast, with highs of 58 to 63 degrees. Blair’s fall cleanup continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16: Sunshine and some clouds are forecast, with highs of 60 to 64 degrees. Blair’s fall cleanup continues from 4-6 p.m., with the program scheduled to run through Nov. 22. Weather forecasts are subject to change as conditions develop. Residents should check updated forecasts and any event or activity announcements before making plans.

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