OKOBOJI, Iowa (KTIV) - Parks Marina has begun its annual Boatload of Toys Drive, seeking community donations to help local children have gifts on Christmas morning.

The campaign, which started in 2008, has collected more than $60,000 worth of toys that have been redistributed to community members in need over the years.

“I think back to when I was a kid, Christmas morning I’m sitting at the edge of my seat waiting for the chance to open up that toy. That is kind of a memory we are looking to instill in this next generation of kids. To have that lingering memory to thinking back on Christmas morning,” said Jared Ransom, marketing coordinator at Parks Marina.

Community members can bring new, unwrapped toys to any of Parks Marina’s four locations. Donors receive a 20 percent discount at Ba

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