Editorial: Kids can find ways to make a difference

With children across southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa now back in classrooms, we’re confident they’ll be learning plenty of lessons that will help them as they grow into adulthood.
As it turns out, a 7-year-old Brewster boy has already received some valuable education in his young life. It’s an example kids of all ages can heed.
The June 24 edition of the Daily Globe featured a stand-alone photo of youngster Riley Iwen selling lemonade along a Worthington street. The proceeds, he said, would be going toward the purchase of new iPads at Brewster’s elementary school.
On Wednesday, we offered our readers a follow-up on Riley’s efforts. The enterprising lad was able to donate $1,728 to the school, which according to Round Lake-Superintendent Ray Hassing will result in approximately four new iPads.
It would be remiss of us if we didn’t give credit to the folks who helped Riley along the way. His parents, Jeremy Iwen and Katie Schoenecker, offered support. So did people who bought lemonade from the youthful vendor, as well as local businesses who also offered contributions to the cause.
It just goes to show that if a young person has an urge to help, others will likely lend a few helping hands. We hope Riley’s example will lead to similar stories.