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The Kirkwood Foundation received a grant of $3,000 from the Riverboat Foundation to buy supplies for the new robotics team at the Washington campus.

Tony and Lynn Fritz and his mother, Winifred Fritz, attended a New Year's Eve party. It was held at the home of Winifred's grandson J.D. and Becky Hollingsworth in Packwood. Approximately 50 guests attended the open house.Pat Remington was visited by her sister Kathy with friend Wayne, of Chariton, on Jan. 1. They traveled to Ottumwa to meet their sister-in-law Jenny of Ottumwa. They enjoyed dining at the ...

As children we loved to have someone read to us. As an adult, do you ever dream of recalling that same magic? Your fantasy will become a reality tomorrow, on Tuesday, Jan. 9.Bring your brown bag lunch, come, relax, enjoy your lunch and listen to a story read by librarian Mimi Jacoby. ?Food For the Body - Literature For the Soul.? We will meet and eat at the second floor lounge area. Both staff and the public are ...

The Richmond AMVETS were awarded $20,000 by the Riverboat Foundation last month for a building addition project.

On Tuesday, December 12, the Advanced Band members took the Middle School Auditorium stage from 5pm-8:10pm for their Annual solo/ensemble night. There were 39 different performances in 5 minute time slots and all of the 68 members of the Advanced Band participated in preparing for this event.Gary McCurdy (aka The Tubadour), former Washington band director, judged students giving them a rating and verbal comments ...

This new after-school 4-H club will teach members to have kitchen sense and safety while they learn about the major food groups and making healthy choices for their growing bodies. Members will explore the tasty fun of the kitchen through new recipes each week while including topics such as the basics of food and kitchen safety, healthy recip substitues, snacks on the go, meal planning and serving etiquette. They ...

Twelve Sasha Club members attended the meeting held at the home of Jolene Colthurst in Washington.Secretary report: Minutes of the November meeting were read by Linda McNeil. One correction was cited. The bill for craft show food service supplies was $203.80 rather than $203.86. Correction approved and recorded.The treasurer's report was given. Previous balance was $3636.28. Bills paid: WCDC donation of $50 to ...

Highland was notified on Wednesday that they had received a $2,000 grant from DuPont Pioneer, Highland interim superintendent Dr. Mike Jorgensen said. Highland CSD was selected from over 200 submitted applications. The funds will be used to purchase CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) curriculum to be implemented for the 2018-2019 school year. The grant was submitted by current instructor Duane ...

Leonard and Clarissa Malmberg, and Mark Malmberg and Sharon Malmberg, of West Des Moines, returned Dec. 26 from a holiday vacation with their daughter and sister and husband, Frank and Karen Genuardi in St. Augustine, Florida. They report beautiful weather, in the high 70s to low 80s.Joe and Alice Hochstetler arrived home Sunday evening from a 10-day vacation with all their family in Sarasota, Florida. They were ...

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to 201 E. Washington St. on Wednesday, April 4, at 10:31 p.m. for a report of shots fired.On the scene, it was determined that one shot was fired at a vehicle. No one was injured and it appeared to be an isolated incident. The suspect left the area and the investigation still is ongoing.Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Mt. Pleasant Police Department...

The week before Christmas brought many visitors, music, and Christmas joy to Halcyon House residents and team members. Lloyd, McConnell, Davis and Lujano law office staff and their families walked around the health care households singing Christmas carols bringing smiles to many faces. Jackson Clover Kids led by Angela Taylor and Deb Hanson sang Christmas songs in each of the households. Rosewood residents ...

If you're feeling constantly exhausted and sluggish, you might have a condition called anemia. Anemia is a common blood disorder that many people develop at some point in their lives.Anemia arises when your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. You may either have too few red blood cells, or they may be lacking in an iron-rich protein called hemoglobin. Red blood cells are responsible for delivering ...