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The descendants of Elizabeth and Anthony Chalupa are holding the annual reunion from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 11, at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Washington.A meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service and a dish to pass. Drinks will be provided.Questions call Scott at 319-461-6630.

Pastor Kitch Shatzer, representing the United Presbyterian Church, led the weekly service with Halcyon House residents. The sermon was titled ?How have we made it this far?? Virginia Tschantz shared her musical gifts on the piano.Fifty Halcyon House residents and Lending Hands clients along with team members celebrated National Senior Health and Fitness Day at Lake Darling State Park, Wednesday, May 31. Izzy ...

Polishville Association Inc. events include two dances during June 2017.The first dance, on Sunday, June 4, will feature the music of Ned Francis of Mount Sterling. Food will be on sale at 4:30 p.m., with dancing from 6 to 9 p.m.The dance on Sunday, June 18, will feature the music of Jerry Beauchamp of Eldora. Food will be on sale at 4:30 p.m., with dancing from 6 to 9 p.m.For additional information, please ...

Wil Marek, is the son of Brad and Mary Sue Marek, of Riverside.He attended Washington High School and participated in the Jackson Jets 4-H Club.His 4-H projects included: beef, swine, home improvement, mechanics, photography and woodworking.Wil?s 4-H activities included: community service projects and retreats.His special memory/highlight was the State 4-H Youth Conference and showing swine at the state and ...

On May 5, the Washington Middle School band traveled to Pella on a picture perfect day to participate in the Pella Tulip Time Parade. The 50-member band performed Neil Diamond?s ?Sweet Caroline.?

Most people have little trouble climbing a flight of stairs or taking a brisk walk, but these simple activities can be tough for someone with asthma. Although there?s no cure, you can breathe easier by knowing how to keep the condition under control.Asthma is a common, long-lasting disease that affects the lungs. It can begin in childhood or adulthood. More than 25 million Americans have asthma, including 7 ...

All youth intending to exhibit swine, goats, lambs or feeder calves at Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition in Nebraska in September must have DNA samples, and payment to the Washington County Extension Office by June 15.Nominating through the Iowa State Fair process does not nominate for Ak-Sar-Ben for swine or feeder calves. An additional DNA sample must be collected. There is a charge for each nomination ...

Pictured here are members of the WMS 2017 percussion section with the set of new Pearl Jr. marching drums. Middle School and junior high drumlines have been the victims of hand-me-down drums for years. It?s not that the drums and carriers weren?t good quality, it was that they were great for high school-size students, but many of the middle school students struggled with the larger drums. The Washington Music ...

These are students from Albaugh School near Haskins in 1949. Included in the picture are Dick Soukup, Tom Lewis, Jim Soukup, Carolyn Carson, Maralee Steele, Joe McDole and one of the Bruegge twins. That name wasn?t identified on the picture.

Sacha Club of Ainsworth met at the home of Ann Freyenberger on May 22.Ten members attended. Treasurer and secretary reports were approved. Karen Megchelsen reported on the Scholarship Committee meeting. Kylen Anderson was selected to receive the Sacha Club Scholarship this year.Election of officers was held: Karen Megchelsen - president, Brenda Bean ?vice president, Rocky Roberts ? treasurer, Linda McNeil ? ...

AMES ? Iowans have new tools to help them eat healthy and stick to a tight budget. ?Spend Smart. Eat Smart.? from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a redesigned website and new companion mobile app for use at the grocery store.Both are simple to navigate and are designed to help Iowans meet their goals to make healthy food choices, plan meals or save money at the grocery store, said Christine ...

A summer kids? event called Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at St. James Church from June 5 - 9.At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them?and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, meet Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God?s love, and ...