Sgt. Melinda Ruopp and her K-9 partner, Awol, accept a check from principal Vicki Vopava. The Marshalltown Police Department is raising funds to purchase two new K-9 units.
Students at Fisher Elementary held a “Pennies for Puppies” drive recently, raising $364.66 for the Marshalltown Police Department K-9 Unit.
Sgt. Melinda Ruopp and her K-9 partner, Awol, came to Fisher Elementary Wednesday morning to greet students and accept a check from principal Vicki Vopava.
Mrs. Vopava also read a letter from Police Chief Mike Tupper thanking Fisher students for their generosity.
