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A vehicle pursuit that began in Burlington ended in Henry County on Friday, Feb. 2.Around 11:50 p.m., an officer from the Burlington Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for a suspected narcotics violation. According to police reports, the vehicle refused to stop for the officer and was last seen headed west on Highway 34 from Main St. in downtown Burlington. Des Moines County Deputies located this ...

The descendants of the James A. and Sarah E. Brock family met for their annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, at the Autumn Park Apartments community room in Washington, hosted by Tracy Baumert. There were 27 in attendance. Following the blessing by Gene Baumert, a bountiful cooperative dinner at 1 p.m. was enjoyed by all.Those in attendance were: Jeannie Shipley of Carrollton, Texas, and Joe Brasie of ...

A group starting a charitable event was able to purchase backpacks Friday, Aug. 4, for those in need.Maddie Widmer, with Thrivent Financial along with others in her team took part in a Thrivent Action Team, which allowed them to receive $250 in seed money to use toward jump starting a charitable event.The event called New Attitude Backpack Drive is put on by Traci Wenger, owner of New Attitude.Her clients have ...

The Riverside City Council will hold a work session and a regular city council meeting, Monday, Aug. 7, in the Riverside City Hall Council Chambers at 60 North Greene Street in Riverside.The work session will begin at 5:30 p.m., with discussion on Pioneer Street Drainage and Downtown Streetscape Project, and Northern Growth Development.At 6:30 p.m. the regular City Council meeting will begin. Every agenda item ...

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will meet for a work session at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at the courthouse.The work session is related to improvements to county roads located in Washington County subdivisions.

Randy and Becky Davis of Greeley, Colorado, visited recently with relatives in the area.Chapter L of the National T.T.T. Society met for its regular meeting, Monday, July 24, 2017, at the United Church of Christ in Olds.President Sharon Beattie called the meeting to order and opened with the group singing ?Sword of Gold.? Sharon gave meditations for Betty Molander, who was ill.Eight members answered roll call ...

?The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you?ll go.? ?Dr. SeussThe library staff would like to wish Amanda luck on her new adventure. Amanda will be a first-year preschool teacher in West Liberty, Iowa.Amanda was a huge asset to our library and fearless leader at night. She always gave wonderful customer service and made patrons feel at home in the ...

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at the courthouse in Washington.Tentative agenda items include: Assignment of County-Held Tax Sale Certificate ? Treasurer; discussion and action regarding labor agreement between Washington County and Chauffeurs, Teamsters, and Helpers Local Union No. 238; discussion and action regarding selection of designated Washington ...

Robert and Melissa Andrew would like to announce of their son, Karter Michael Andrew. He was born July 25, 2017, weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces and was 21 inches long.Grandparents are Lisa Bruegge, of Ainsworth, and the late Bob Bruegge Jr., and Mike and Karen Andrew, of Washington.Great-grandparents are Larry and Janice Wieland, of Riverside, Darell ?Buzz? and Wilma Chalupa, of Ainsworth, LaVonne Andrew, of ...

Pat Remington left July 21 for Oskaloosa. She spent the weekend with her grandson Cody and Mackenzie. They enjoyed spending time at the Mahaska County Fair, shopping, dining out and playing cards at the home of her parents. Pat returned home on July 23.Winifred Fritz was visited July 22 by her daughters Mary Boatright of Fairfield, and Lucy Dietzman with Branden and Malcolm of Keosauqua.Enjoying the evening ...

Gary and Laura Hill, of Washington, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Aug. 20.Gary Lee Hill and Laura Lee Rugg were married Aug. 20, 1967, at the Independent Bible Church in Wayland with the Rev. Marlin Rasmussen officiating.The couple have three children: Darren, of Albia; Rhonda, of Washington; and Jodie Hargrove, of Tiffin. They also have six grandchildren.

Washington County 4-H?ers earned several high honors at the annual Final Drive Livestock Show held at the Des Moines County Fair Sunday, July 23.This prestigious livestock show invites the county fair Grand Champions from Washington, Louisa, Henry, Des Moines, Jefferson, and Muscatine county fairs to compete against each other at a regional competition. This is a unique show, as it is by invite only for the best ...