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This is one of my favorite times of the year. The transition from winter to spring holds such beauty and mystery. We see flowers that have laid dormant for several months break through the ground with green shoots of life and splashes of color. The robins begin playing in our yards and trees. There is a sound of new life in the air. The thumbprint of winter is still present but we look past the decay with an ...

AMES ? The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will hold its core training sessions this fall for individuals interested in becoming Master Gardeners.The Master Gardener program is looking for people who are passionate about volunteering and gardening. No previous garden knowledge is required. The program equips volunteers to grow in knowledge about gardening best practices. ...

Joni Erwin, of Crawfordsville, was among the 22 named award recipients at the annual Iowa State University Agricultural Business Club Banquet in front of university and industry representatives, friends and family.Erwin was the recipient of the Outstanding Club Member - William G Murray Overall Senior, the highest honor bestowed on a student member of the club. Paired with the award is a $250 scholarship.The ...

Will Gilchrist-Brock, a fifth-grade student at Lincoln Elementary in Washington, son of Mary Gilchrist and Larry Brock, has qualified to participate in the Iowa National Geographic State Bee.The Iowa National Geographic State Bee will be held on Friday, March 31.Students who qualified participated in their geography bees held at schools across the United States for fourth-to eighth-graders. National Geographic ...

Five members of the Log Cabin Questers met March 3 at the country home of Sheila Gerot. The members were entertained by the collection of doll furniture by Norma Stutsman. Everyone had great memories of their younger years and playing with their doll houses and furniture. Norma gave a very interesting program on Renwal doll furniture.Sheila Gerot presided over the business meeting. The Spring S.E. Iowa District ...

Roman Kiefer, of Crawfordsville, is the son of Robin and Timothy Kiefer. His siblings are Cleo and Layne Keifer.He participated in the Crooked Creek 4-H club. His projects included photography, breeding heifer and cow-calf.His other 4-H activities included: being County Council president, club president and junior camp counselor.Roman?s special memory was staying up until 3 a.m. in the morning talking with ...

Most of us get headaches from time to time. Some are mild. Others cause throbbing pain. They can last for minutes or days. There are many different types of headaches. How you treat yours depends on which kind you have.Headaches might arise because of another medical condition, such as swollen sinuses or head injury. In these cases, treating the underlying problem usually relieves headache pain as well. But most ...

The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) and the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) have issued new recommendations about eating seafood. The advice is specific for pregnant and breastfeeding women and caregivers of young children to help them make informed choices about fish and seafood.Fish is a high-quality protein source and is rich in omega-3 fats. Americans, including pregnant women, are ...

Do you help take care of an adult with chronic conditions? If so, you are not alone. Over 43.5 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking and other services on a daily or an intermittent basis.?Powerful Tools for Caregivers? is an educational series designed to provide tools you need to take care of yourself. If you take good care of yourself, ...

WEST BURLINGTON ? Teresa Krueger, Diabetes Education, and Cheryl Robben, Integrated Services, have been named EXCEL Service Heroes at Great River Health System. The health system recognizes employees who demonstrate actions that extend beyond routine, expected employee behavior.Criteria for the service hero award are based on the health systems' philosophy of care. EXCEL stands for Enthusiastically friendly, ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News From the time a person contracts chickenpox, a more sinister virus lies sleeping in the human body.Shingles rises to the surface when a person's immune system becomes stressed or weak, whether from getting older or other factors. While there is a vaccine to fight against shingles, there still is a 30 percent chance of developing the virus. However, with a new vaccine on the ...

Barbara Kessell, former teacher in Lincoln Elementary School in Washington, will be turning 90 years old on April 7.Her family is hosting a card shower in her honor. Cards may reach her at 1037 North Iowa Avenue, Washington, IA 52353.