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Makenzi Marek is the daughter of Tim and Heather Marek, of Riverside. Her siblings are Lexi, Macy and Leah.She attended Washington High School and participated in the Jackson Jets 4-H club.Her 4-H projects included: photography, food and nutrition, home improvement, market goats, bucket bottle calf, swine, breeding heifers and steers.Her 4-H activities included serving on the County Countil sophomore year and ...

The 95th annual John A. Rees Reunion was held Saturday, June 17, at Marr Park in Ainsworth. A noon potluck meal was enjoyed by 91 family members.Oldest member present was John Harold Jones, 96. Youngest member present was Rowan Rebekah Evans, 7 months. Cheryl and Bob Michaelsen of Denton, Texas, traveled the farthest and Jay Greene, Ainsworth, traveled the least distance.The next reunion will be held the third ...

The Washington United Methodist Women held their June meeting with a Ladies Night Out event on June 9. Marilyn Whitenack and Marilyn Klise were in charge.About 90 members and guests attended. The evening began with a viewing of the 11 decorated tables displayed and hosted by various members. The theme for the evening was Rosie the Riveter, and many tables reflected a patriotic theme. President Vic Patterson ...

Presbyterian Women Circles III and IV met on June 14, at the United Presbyterian Church. Jane Cuddeback was hostess to 13 members. Betty Beenblossom led the business meeting.Plans were made for the upcoming 2017-18 program year. The following organizations were selected to receive special offerings: the Enrichment Foundation, Pure Water for All, Operation Backpack, Menaul School, and ONEighty Teen Center.The ...

The regular meeting of Chapter L of the National T.T.T. Society was held Monday, May 22, at the Old United Church of Christ.Vice President Joan Rodgers called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with the group singing the Sword of Gold.Fifteen members answered roll call by telling if they were a morning or a night person.Glenda Alvine gave meditations with a reading by Reba McEntire.Minutes of the ...

A recent study found that rates of new cases of diabetes in children and teens rose during 2002 to 2012. The researchers reported increases in the rates of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.More than 29 million Americans are living with diabetes. People with diabetes have sugar (glucose) levels that are too high. Over time, high levels of blood glucose can cause many health problems.In type 1 diabetes, the body ...

AMES ? Going through the process of planting fruit-bearing plants for gardens and landscapes is exciting, but it does require some patience. Not all plants are ready to bear fruit immediately, and it might be smart to exercise caution.ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer your questions about how to best handle new plantings. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at ...

When the power goes out, inconvenience is just beginning for homeowners who need light, air-conditioning, television, and other appliances to keep their household running.Especially critical is keeping refrigerated and frozen food at the right temperature to ensure safe eating.So in the event of a hurricane, or other natural disasters that result in wide-spread long-term power outages, how long will your food ...

PELLA? Central College seniors graduated May 13, with 238 students participating in commencement. Central's class of 2017 included students from 15 states, including Florida, California, Oregon, Alabama, Arizona, Washington, Massachusetts, Colorado and Texas, as well as one foreign country - Kosovo.Local Central graduates include: Jessica Butters of Kalona, cum laude; Beth Dillon of West Chester, cum laude; ...

All counties in southeast Iowa are taking part in the 2017 Iowa 99 County Bible Reading Marathon, inviting people to read 30-minute or more segments of the Bible out loud beginning June 25 and continuing to July 4.Volunteer readers of all ages are invited to participate: adults, children, senior citizens, students; all denominations, business people, civic leaders, everyone.Gov. Kim Reynolds has chosen to ...

Take a break from the heat this summer and travel back to a cooler time in Iowa.Roughly 10,000 years ago, the last Ice Age ended with the melting of the massive ice sheets covering Iowa and much of North America.Learn about these continental glaciers during the Washington County Conservation Board?s program ?Iowa Ice Ages? on Saturday, June 2. The program will begin at 1 p.m. at the Conservation Education ...

The Washington County Extension Office held a Bubble Mania Day Camp on June 15, 16, and 19.The day camps were held at Marr Park, Kalona City Park, and Riverside Hall Park. Around 40 children participated in the camps.Both days contained the same fun, excitement and bubbly experiments. The camp was held for youth who just completed kindergarten and first grade.The campers became bubble-ologists as they completed...