GAPP raises funds for Germany trip

Kim Joerger (left), Julie Marty (middle) and sophomore Katlyn Marty greet people attending the German American Partnership Program (GAPP) spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser Thursday evening at the Charles City High School. The group was raising money to help fund an exchange trip to Walsrode, Germany, in 2018. Press photo by Bob Steenson.

Dozens of items were available to bid on during the silent auction at the GAPP fundraiser Thursday night at the high school. Kelly Ward, a member of the German American Partnership Program, helps interested persons bid. Press photo by Bob Steenson.

(From left), Angela Parks and students Lexie Carey, Ryeleigh Lair, Madelyn Tjaden, Nolan Loftus and Chase Foxen stand ready to dish out spaghetti, salad and dessert to people attending the German American Partnership Program (GAPP) dinner and auction fundraiser Thursday evening at the Charles City High School. Press photo by Bob Steenson.

A nice crowd was on hand for the German American Partnership Program (GAPP) spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser Thursday evening at the Charles City High School. Press photo by Bob Steenson.

A large selection of desserts was available for those enjoying the spaghetti dinner Thursday night. Press photo by Bob Steenson.

Auctioneer Greg Miller sells services by members of the German American Partnership Program, such as yard work and babysitting, to raise funds for the group's exchange trip to Walsrode, Germany, in 2018. Press photo by Bob Steenson.

Ryeleigh Lair (left) and Brynn Parks at the piano at the GAPP fundraiser Thursday night. Press photo by Bob Steenson.