Time for trick-or-treating!

Halloween is almost here! That means it is nearly time for trick-or-treating. We have compiled a list of local trick-or-treating times for your convenience:

• Ossian – Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at approximately 5:30 p.m.
• Calmar – Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
•  Decorah – Saturday, Oct. 31, no set time
• West Union – Saturday, Oct. 31, 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Trick-or-treaters are reminded to please only approach homes that have a porch light on during the specified times.

Some other safety reminders to keep in mind on Halloween night are to ensure children are wearing warm, comfortable, and visible costumes while they are out and about. Also, it is a good idea to check your children’s candy at the end of the night and to throw away any pieces that are not in their original wrappers or look as though they may have been tampered with.