Deacon Bill Black of Divine Mercy Parish was awarded Deacon of the Year by the Iowa Knights of Columbus on Friday, April 14. Deacon Black’s wife Mavis and his family were there to celebrate this honor with him as well as District Deputy, Steven Scott and Grand Knight, Bruce Pfeffer from Knights of Columbus Council #952 of Algona. Bishop William Joensen of the Diocese of Des Moines presented Deacon Black with the award. Steven J. Vonnahme, State Deputy and Rev. Raymond J. Higgins, State Chaplain were also present at the presentation of the award. The event was held at the Marriott in Downtown Des Moines. Photos of Bishop Joensen, Deacon Black, State Deputy Vonnahme and State Chaplain Higgins are courtsey of John McGee, State of Iowa Knights of Columbus