Lena Housesal, of Burlington, who lived in Washington for many years, will be celebrating her 90th birthday May 20.Her family is hosting a card shower in her honor.Cards may reach her at 2830 Winegard Drive Apt. 509, Burlington, IA 52601.
The Central Park Community Center board met Tuesday, May 2, with eight members present.The meeting was conducted by president Max Cousins.Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer?s report was read by Judy Grover.Students from Washington Middle School were at the center for Orange and Black Day to help with some cleaning and anything else that needed to be done.Another thing a lot of ...
The gem, mineral and rock club and the Sac and Fox Rock Club announced they will be hosting a rock swap on May 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds at 2696 West Burlington in Fairfield.The swap is open to the general public and the admission is free. There will be rocks, fossils, gems, handcrafted jewelry, poished stones and geodes available.
Coughs help your body clear your airways of irritants and prevent infection. But a deep cough from your chest may signal bronchitis or pneumonia. Although they may have different underlying causes, their symptoms can be similar?and both can be serious enough to send you to the doctor.Bronchitis and pneumonia both involve inflammation in the chest. Both can cause coughs that bring up a slimy substance called ...
People don?t sit on their front porches as much as they used to, but the conversations that can happen in that setting, casual and reflective and between neighbors, are just as important today. And when it comes to water quality and river health in Iowa we could use a few more porches to sit on.Join farmer Steve Berger and farmer/soil scientist Francis Thicke in Kalona on the evening of May 16th for a discussion ...
Seventeen million pounds of meat are produced by Iowa 4-H?ers each year. They are significant contributors to the food industry. As a 4-H food producer, it is important they follow good production practices which leads to healthy animals which leads to safe food for consumers.Washington County 4-H requires all members who show livestock that may enter the food chain to participate in a Food Safety and Quality ...
Snacks are foods eaten outside of a scheduled, structured meal setting. Snacking can be part of a healthy meal plan. However, many snack foods and beverages that give us the most calories are low in important nutrients.According to a United States Department of Agriculture study, after-school snacks provide about one-third of children?s calories. Because children have smaller stomachs, they need the energy and ...
Pat Remington, of Brighton, left April 26 for Waukee. She was the overnight guest of her daughter Brandy and Chris Poli.On April 27, Pat and Brandy flew to Nashville, Tennessee. They were a guest of Pat?s sister, Pam and Bill Dickson.Pat and Brandy returned to Nashville April 28, did some shopping and sight-seeing.Pat met her son Travis and his friend Jaimie and her mom in Nashville to dine, while Brandy ...
Dennis Levsen, of Riverside, has been selected by the members of James Harlan Thoma American Legion Post No. 351 in Ainsworth to attend Hawkeye Boys State.Levsen is a junior at Highland High School.Hawkeye Boys State is a hands-on program sponsored by the Iowa American Legion. It is designed to teach men all facets of city, council and state governement. Hawkeye Boys State will be held from June 11 - 16 at Camp ...
The Washington County Historical Society executive board met at 9 a.m., April 27, at Conger House.The presiding officer was Ferd Marie with eight members attending.New assessments were given for the four properties owned by the society. The summer exhibit will be World War I at the Conger House.Summer hours will be from 1 to 4 p.m., on the third Sunday of every month from June to September.A grant will be ...
The Walnut Women?s Club met at 7 p.m., April 27, at the home of Ilene Schnicker.Schnicker was the hostess and Kate Pacha was the president officer.There were eight members and one guest attending the meeting.The guest speaker was Shirley Pfeifer. She spoke about ?Mission trip to Costa Rica.?Pacha called the meeting to order and roll call was answered by naming the most unusual visitor members had in their ...
All 4-H members wanting to exhibit livestock at the 2017 Washington County Fair must have their animals entered into their personal 4hOnline accounts by May 15, 11:59 p.m. All market animals that attend weigh-ins will be entered by 4-H staff, however, all other animals with the exception of poultry must be entered by the 4-H member.Assistance will be offered at the 4-H Animal Entry Help Night May 11, from 4:30 ? ...
A total of 42 members weighed and tagged a total of 202 head of sheep. Ninety-five sheep were nominated for the Iowa State Fair through retinal scans.4-H members will receive email notification to go into 4hOnline to verify all market weights by May 15. Any breeding animals will also need to be entered into 4hOnline accounts by May 15. Staff at the extension office can assist with this if needed.Thank you to ...
AMES ? Responsible financial decision-making is a habit that develops through lifelong learning. But it?s a good idea for that learning to be underway by the time teens begin high school, says Mary M. Weinand, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.High School Financial Planning Program?Financially literacy is an important 21st Century survival skill. The High School ...
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