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The Walnut Women Club annual family ice cream social was held at 7 p.m., July 13 at the home of Merle, Mary Ann and Susie Pacha, with 15 attending. Vice president Ilene Schnicker presided at the business meeting. Eight members answered roll call by giving one-dish-meal recipes. Homemade ice cream, toppings, pies, cake and bars were enjoyed by all.The members and spouses will meet at the Pacha residence at 10:45 ...

AMES ? With hot, dry summer weather prevailing over much of Iowa, rain has been at a premium for many lawns. That brings up an important question: is it necessary to water lawns during such weather conditions? And if so, how much should lawns be watered?Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about how to keep lawns healthy during warm summer conditions. To have ...

4-H members stand with their goats during the goat show at the Washington County Fair Monday afternoon.

Emma Beachy, a senior at Iowa Mennonite School, recently scored a perfect 36 on the June testing of the ACT. Emma has been involved in many school activities in addition to excelling as a student at IMS.Emma?s talents have been cultivated and on display in 4-H, piano, band, drama and choir. She has served on the school?s Chapel Committee, in Compassion Club, student government, and on the staff of the Reflector, ...

The regular meeting of Chapter L of the National T.T.T. Society was held Monday, June 26, at the Olds United Church of Christ. President Sharon Beattie called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with the group singing the Sword of Gold.Sixteen members roll call with their middle name.Leah Woline gave meditations with a reading from Ideals.Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.There ...

Post 29 American Legion met in regular session with Wayne Kaufman commanding. Ted Griffith passed away since the last meeting. Reports were heard from Adjutant Jim Peterson on finances and membership and MikeWorley, service officer on recent funerals. Lonny Milligan, fundraising chair presented ideas on future activities in which funds could be raised to support the various programs as well as assisting needy ...

Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw, 2017 Miss Iowa Contestant and Miss Wild Rose, was the emcee of the 2017 Washington County Fair Queen pageant Sunday evening. She was also the talent for the competition playing two pieces on her violin.

Fortnightly Department of Garden met June 20 at the home of leader Linda Varney. Five members were in attendance and responded to roll call with comments on what kind of pond they would like in their yard. It was noted that the garden strip at City Hall was in need of tending, in particular the viburnum. Forms for the 2017-18 program were passed around and members were asked to check their information to ensure ...

Pat Remington with grandsons James and Christopher Garmoe of Mount Pleasant were overnight guests of her grandson Cody and MacKenzie in Oskaloosa on July 7. They were joined on July 8 by their parents, Angela and Tony. They left for Waukee.After the annual family party, they returned to Oskaloosa, where Pat and the boys stayed another night. On July 9 they were joined by their uncle, Travis. They enjoyed dining ...

As the kids count down the days (40 some) to going back on a schedule, we are still planning fun times here at the library.Mondays in July bring Movie Madness at 1 p.m., July 17, is ?A Dog?s Purpose,? July 24 ?Monster Trucks? and finally ?Moana? is scheduled for July 31.Still promoting books and education, children kindergarten-to fifth-grade can pick up a BONUS card at our front desk. This card encourages ...

The Conger House Museum will be open from 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday, July 16. The exhibit this summer features the Washington County WWII collection to commerate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. involvement in the war. There are uniforms and memorabilia from several local veterans including: Henry Berdo, Jesse Radda, Meryl Steele, Tom Lowry, Smith Brookhart and Agnes Swift.There are other Washington County historial ...

This is the Washington Thunder baseball traveling team. Pictured from left are Collin Zear, Zach Londberg, Bryce Craff, Drake Brezina, Gabe Greiner, Michael Geyer, Aaron Vittetoe, Dakota Kron, Ryan Loy, Mason Rich and Noah Enfield.