Kiel to become an Eagle Scout at Nov. 19 ceremony

Peyton Kiel is being honored on Thursday, Nov. 19, for his achievement of earning the Eagle Scout rank.

An Eagle Scout is the highest rank available in Boy Scouting.

According to the scouting website in order to receive this rank one must, “hold 21 merit badges, serve six months in a troop leadership position, plan and give leadership to a service project for any religious organization or any school or community, take part in a Scoutmaster conference and successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review.”

The community has not had a scout earn this rank in approximately five years.

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