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The 4-H mission says ?4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences. 4-H in Washington County cannot be what it is today without the many different types of volunteers and as the new year ramps up exciting many new members to join, there is a need for a variety of adult volunteers.The St. James Clover Kids Club is in need of a caring adult ...

This is a picture of Karl Jones and members from Washington County Ambulance riding on an antique car in a parade around the downtown square in Washington.

The Church of God provided the weekly service to Halcyon House residents this past Sunday. Scripture from Jeremiah 29:10 was shared with those in attendance. Special guitar music was provided for the service.Halcyon House is excited to share that close to $3,000 dollars and roughly another $1,500 in supplies was donated to the Beemblossom Backpack Campaign. The campaign was held to honor former WCSD teacher and ...

Jim and Peg Stephens, of 1420 Campbell Drive in Washington, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 2.Their children are: Jim and Nicole Durand, of Holy Springs, North Carolina, and Holly Kennedy, of Washington. They also have six grandchildren.

Martha Washington Questers No. 1032 celebrated its 25th anniversary on Aug. 25, by eating at the Applewood Bistro. Members then went to the home of Vicki Ealy, where they had their meeting and program. Cake and coffee were then served.Pictured are Mary Statler (seated), a charter member since 1982. Standing, from the left are Janet Peterson, Jane Fehr, Linda Newlon, Vicki Ealy, Marilyn Whitenack, and Virginia ...

Learning to drive is a milestone in a young person?s life. Driving can bring freedom, especially in areas with little public transportation. But it also has its downside. Mile for mile, teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as more experienced drivers. Crashes are the leading cause of death for 16-to 20-year-olds nationwide. What makes young drivers more vulnerable to accidents and injuries ...

DES MOINES ? Erin Chalupa of Keota was awarded the $2,500 Cattlemen?s Beef Quarters Scholarship by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) during the Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. Erin?s parents are Nate and Anne Chalupa.IFAA is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988. It is composed of agricultural enthusiasts dedicated to encouraging 4-H and FFA livestock, ...

The Aug. 25 meeting of the Martha Washington Questers was started with a luncheon at the Bistro at Halcyon House. Eight members attended and enjoyed a nice lunch. Then they moved to Vicki Ealy?s house for the rest of the meeting. President Virginia Reighard opened the meeting and led in the Questers Invocation. She then passed around a card to be sent to a past member. She also shared a picture of the June ...

Wilma McAllister turns 90 Sept. 13. She?s Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, quilter, teacher, friend, and inspiration. Please help her celebrate this special day by sending a card to: Wilma McAllister, 3230 Yucca Avenue, Crawfordsville, IA 52621. If you would include a memory you can share with her, it would make this especially fun.

The executive board of the Washington County Historical Society met at 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Conger House. Ferd Marie was presiding officer, and six members attended.Deborah Wagner said that several bushes had been removed from the yard at Conger House, and members had been weeding. Several people visited Conger house on Aug. 20 to see the World War I exhibit. The museum will be open from 1 to 4 ...

Adolescence can be a bewildering time ? for both teens and their parents. Yet it can also be thrilling to watch kids grow and change. Learning about teenage development and behaviors can help parents nurture their children?s strengths and shepherd them over the rough spots.Why does adolescence feel so complicated and intense? It all begins with the brain. NIH-funded scientists have been using advanced imaging ...

Washington County 4-H?ers earned awards for their entries judged in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.This year Washington County 4-H was allotted to send 49 non-livestock projects to the Iowa State Fair. These were selected by judges at the county fair in July. Four-H?ers receive ribbon awards based on how they meet their goals and on the evaluation standards established for each particular...