The Taylorville Kiwanis Club met Tuesday evening for its weekly meeting at the Taylorville Moose Lodge, and recognition was given to the winners of the two Kiwanis 2026 scholarship recipients.

Scholarship Committee Chairman Chuck Martin stated that 14 scholarship applications were received for consideration. Brody Garrett and Owen Mateer were selected after a review of all applications. Garrett and Mateer were each presented a check for $1,000 from the Taylorville Kiwanis Club.

Garrett informed the Kiwanis members that he plans to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. Mateer stated that he plans to pursue a career in Physical Therapy, specializing in Athletics. Both recipients thanked the Kiwanis membership for the scholarship.

During the meeting, Chuck Martin presented trivia questions related to coal mining history. Several questions were presented, with prizes presented to those who participated.

The Taylorville Kiwanis Club is part of a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Weekly meetings are held on Tuesdays at noon at the Taylorville Moose Lodge.

For information on the club, go to taylorvillekiwanis.com or email the club at TaylorvilleKiwanis@gmail.com