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Sixty-eight couples enjoyed in the special Night on the Town Father-Daughter dance held Saturday, Feb. 10, by the 4-H County Council.The event was open to the public for any kindergarten-fourth grade girl and the special man in her life. Beautiful young ladies and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, older brothers, neighbors, filled the basement of Dallmeyer Hall. Each couple posed at the photo booth and were ...

You may have seen reality TV shows about people who hoard mail, gadgets, cats, and even trash. Or, maybe for you, the reality is a little closer. It could be a neighbor or a family member.When people aren't able to throw things away, piles can grow to the ceiling. These piles can make it impossible to use bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens.The piles may fall over, trap, and injure people. They can catch on fire. ...

AMES ? Iowa's cattle producers are asking their fellow Iowans to help find Iowa's Best Burger in 2018. In this year's quest, the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association are encouraging you to nominate your favorite burger, whether it's gourmet or down-home style, as long as it is a 100 percent beef patty and served on a bun or bread product.This is the ninth year the two groups are ...

The White Cloud Club met Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 11:30 a.m., for lunch at the Ainsworth Four Corners with seven members in attendance.Jolene Colthurst opened the meeting reading ?Love? from a book called Be My Valentine.Members answered roll call by telling about their special Valentine time.The secretary and treasurer's report was given by Pat Miller. Old and new business was discussed.Those attending were ...

James Colbert, of Riverside, is the son of Doug and Barb Colbert.He attends Highland High School and is a member of the 4-H Riverside Ramblers.His 4-H projects include breeding beef, market beef and swine.His other 4-H activities include Leadership Development program and Livestock Judging at both the county and state levels.His special 4-H memory/highlight was when he won the Champion Senior Showmanship for ...

Pat Remington left for Waukee on Feb. 6. She met her sister Kathy, of Chariton, with friend Wayne, in Oskaloosa. They dined at Tasos' Steakhouse. Pat went on to Waukee to visit her daughter Brandy and Chris Poli. That evening, Pat and Brandy attended ?The Price Is Right Live? at the Civic Center in Des Moines. Pat stayed the night at the Polis' home, and returned to Brighton on Feb. 7.On Jan. 31, Rita Berry ...

AMES ? Pork producers can learn more about building ventilation from the inside out through a series of workshops in March. Iowa Pork Industry Center joins Iowa Pork Producers Association and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in offering ?Managing Your Unseen Employee: The Ventilation System? at six Iowa locations.IPIC swine specialist Colin Johnson said this daylong workshop provides a two-pronged ...

The Hills Bank and Trust Leadership Grant deadline is approaching March 1. This grant is for high school juniors planning to attend college in the fall of 2018. High school juniors residing in or attending school in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, or Washington counties in Iowa are eligible to apply.Contact the Washington County Extension Office, 319-653-4811 to receive more ...

AMES ? Iowa gardeners can have an early breath of spring by forcing branches of spring flowering trees and shrubs into bloom. Forcing spring bloomers is an easy task. The hardest part is probably getting yourself outside in the cold, snowy weather. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on forcing blooms indoors. For more information, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or ...

The family would be honored if you could help them celebrate the 90th Birthday Celebration of their mother Bea Hesser, on Saturday, Feb. 10, by showering her with cards, and notes from all her friends and acquaintances. Greetings may be mailed to her at 203 Coppock Rd, Wayland, Iowa 52654.

Logan Sieren, of Keota, is the son of Jayme and Angie Sieren.His sister is Lauren Sieren.He attends Keota High School and is a member of the 76 Progressives 4-H Club.His projects include swine and beef.Logan's 4-H activities are livestock Judging, meats Judging and County Council.His favorite 4-H memory was winning Senior Showmanship at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.?4-H has given me the opportunity to meet new ...

The weekly church service on Jan. 28 was provided by Connie Blosser Emry representing the Brighton United Church. The sermon was titled ?Salvation.? Virginia Tschantz shared her talents on the piano and Anne Lamansky was a special guest. David Cotner, representing the Prairie Flower Baptist Church, presented the service this past Sunday. The sermon was titled ?The Awe of God.? Beth Janecek shared her piano ...