Community

Tuesday Coffee Club met on April 4 for lunch at The Pizza Ranch.Dorothy Weber was hostess to 12 members. Visiting was enjoyed following the delicious luncheon. Janet Farrier was welcomed back after being gone to warmer weather for the last month.The next meeting will be at 11:30 a.m., April 18 at Taste Of China.

Applications are now being accepted for the Donna Manfull 209 Scholarship for High School Journalism Excellence. The scholarship was established by former students, colleagues, friends and family in honor of longtime Washington High School journalism adviser Donna Manfull.Manfull, who lives in Washington with her husband, Sid Manfull, taught in the Washington school district for more than 30 years -- serving as ...

The Washington boys traveled to Mt. Pleasant Thursday, April 13, to play against Mt. Pleasant and Fort Madison.The Demons? effort came up just short as they lost by two strokes 153-151, while Fort Madison had a 197.?We shot our lowest of the year so far with a 153,? says coach Mark Berhow.?I was proud of how we shot as a team. Noah Enfield and Brock Sobaski shot a team-low 37.?Dalton Myers shot his third-conse...

AMES ? Spreading rumors, telling mean jokes and shoving are bullying behaviors that might be seen and heard on any school playground. Although bullying is a common part of childhood, it isn?t ?normal.? It?s a serious problem that can limit the ability of children, both the bullies and their victims, to progress academically, socially and emotionally says Barbara Dunn Swanson, a human sciences specialist with Iowa ...

Whether answering the phone, chatting with coworkers, or even letting loose on karaoke nights, your voice helps you connect with others. It acts as a reflection of your personality, mood, and health. Experts estimate that nearly 18 million adults in the U.S. have voice problems. You can take steps to keep your voice healthy and avoid problems.In many ways, your voice is as unique as your fingerprint. It?s ...

The Central Park Community Center held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 4, with eight members present.President Max Cousins conducted the meeting. Minutes of the last meeting were ready by secretary Nancy Kimmel and approved. The treasurer?s report was read by Judy Grover. The Center has been rented for April 16, 22, 29 and 30. On Wednesday, April 26, a nurse from Public Health will be at the Center to take ...

The regular meeting of Chapter L of the National T.T.T. Society was held Monday, March 27 at the Olds United Church of Christ. President Sharon Bright called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with the group singing Sword of Gold.Seventeen answered roll call by telling where they were born.Joan Rodgers gave meditations.Minutes of the previous month?s meeting were read and approved.The treasurer?s ...

Washington County 4-H County Council will be sponsoring an IJBBA sanctioned open cattle show on Saturday, April 14 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. This event is open to youth of all ages up to 21. To exhibit at this show, there are no requirements be a member of the IJBBA or a member of 4-H. However, members of the IJBBA will receive points. To see all IJBBA show rules visit http://ijbba.com/rules-ijbba/. ...

Saturday afternoon chickens and more gathered at the Washington County Fairgrounds to listen to poultry superintendents Donnie and Ruchel Hiller share some basics on poultry care. The 4-H Poultry Workshop filled the room with youth and parents who wanted to learn more about the poultry project area.They covered basic health, how to prepare for chicks, how to select poultry for purchase and the veterinary feed ...

Mary and Joel Boatright of Fairfield with Bridget Hollingsworth of Fairfield and J.D. and Becky Hollingsworth of Packwood visited her mother, Winifred Fritz, on April 2. They provided the evening meal.Winifred Fritz received word of the death of her cousin, Ruby Sibers of West Point.Rita Berry of Bates City, Missouri, surprised her mother, Winifred Fritz, by arriving April 3 to spend some time in Brighton. They ...

Chapter OC celebrated its birthday Thursday evening, April 6, at Dodici Coffee Shop. Hostess Isabella Santoro was assisted by co-hostess Jana Dawson, and a Founder?s Day program video was presented by Linda Soukup.The club was notified of the approval of a $15,000 Educational Loan for a worthy candidate, and members voted to assist another applicant for the Sarah Porter Beckwith Friendship Fund.Preceding the ...

The Fairfield Trojan girls? track team finished second in Ottumwa?s Don Newell Classic on Tuesday with 140 points.Iowa City won the meet (194), Ottumwa finished third (134) and Burlington fourth (80).Among the highlights for Fairfield, Sam Fritz took the gold medal in the 800 (2:36.42) and teammate Ashlyn Elmore took silver (2:43.71).Trojan Malory Jones won a silver medal in the 400 (1:05.71) and high jump ...