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AMES ?Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a three-hour class for anyone interested in being certified to sell morel mushrooms legally within the state of Iowa. The workshop will be held on three consecutive Saturdays in April on the Iowa State University campus.To legally sell morel mushrooms in Iowa, sellers must complete a certification workshop that covers identifying morels and false ...

The American Legion Post 427 of Wellman Commander Charles Singleman (pictured on the right) presented a $1,000 donation to Carol Wilkins at the Wellman Iowa Scofield Pubic Library this month.

The Washington County Master Gardeners are offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving Washington County resident pursuing a horticultural related degree or certificate from a college or university in the state of Iowa.Graduating high school seniors as well as county residents returning to school are eligible. Applications are available at all Washington County high schools, at the Washington County Extension ...

The American Legion Post 427 of Wellman presented $5,000 to the Wellman town ball program. Pictured from left were Tony Rios; finance officers, Angie Boyce and Talon McFarland; and Charles Singleman, Commander.

Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills.An estimated 68 percent of U.S. households have a pet. But who benefits from an animal? And which type of pet brings health benefits?Over the past 10 years, NIH has ...

AMES ? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on growing and pruning raspberries. For more information, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.How do the growth and fruiting characteristics of raspberries differ?Raspberries have unique growth and fruiting characteristics. The raspberry plant's roots and crown are perennial, while the canes (stems) are ...

AMES ? Keeping abreast of changes in regulations that affect their business is vital for Iowa pork producers. This year's Iowa Pork Regional Conference series helps meet that need with presentations on vaccine and antibiotic changes, factors affecting swine markets, and updates on state and national environmental issues.The Iowa Pork Industry Center, Iowa Pork Producers Association and Iowa State University ...

TJ Durst, of Washington, is the son of Timothy and Jennifer Durst.He attends Washington High School and is a member of the Washington Hustlers 4-H club.His 4-H project is showing sheep and his 4-H activities include: the pancake breakfast, skating party and playing bingo at Halcyon House.His 4-H special memory/highlight was getting to spend County Fair week with friends. Some he saw every week and others he ...

Kids in the Kitchen is a new after school 4-H Clover Kid club teaching members to have kitchen sense and safety while they learn about the major food groups and making healthy choices for their growing bodies. This club meets every Thursday after schoolMembers have explored the tasty fun of the kitchen when making Breakfast Splits, Bagel Pizzas and Whole Grain Cereal Treats with ISU Eat Smart, Spend Smart ...

In Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 30, FFA members from across Iowa converged on the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines to build character and promote citizenship, volunteerism, and patriotism. Ellie Bell, Jameson Bell, Sophie Bell, Natally Guzman, Ellie Todd and Kristen Twinam from the Washington FFA Chapter attended this event.Approximately 500 high school students wearing ...

The Washington County Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Washington Public Library. There will be a presentation about ?Samuel Hall: 47 Years a Slave - 47 Years a Free Man? by Joanne Breen.

Sacha Club met on Jan. 22, at the Ainsworth Opera House. Nine members attended the meeting.Rocky Roberts gave an informative presentation on the history of the Opera House. After touring the building, members reviewed many photo albums showing the Opera House restoration process and the many events that have been held there.Sacha Club will sponsor the annual Mississippi Valley Blood Drive in Ainsworth on Feb. ...