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Lucy Dietzmn of Keosauqua spent Jan. 21 at the home of her mother, Winifred Fritz. They were joined by Winifred?s granddaughter, Sophia Fritz. They spent the afternoon and evening playing games and cards.On Jan. 22, Winifred Fritz was visited by her daughter Mary and Joel Boatright with Bridget Hollingsworth of Fairfield.The Krony Krew Bridge Club met at the home of Rose Jaynes on Jan. 25. The group will meet ...

MANHATTAN, KANSAS ? More than 3,900 students earned semester honors from Kansas State University for their academic performance in the fall 2016 semester.Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. The honors also are recorded on their permanent academic records.The following students ...

A Washington native has landed a spot on the Food Network program ?Chopped.?Carrie Eagle, daughter of Steve and Fran Eagle, will be competing on the show Tuesday, Jan. 31. The show airs at 9 p.m. central time.Eagle currently holds the position of executive chef at the Farm and Table restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Eagle said she is a self-taught chef with 15 years? experience in the restaurant business. ...

CEDAR RAPIDS ? Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean?s List for the Fall 2016 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college.Kirkwood students from the area earning this distinction include: Trenton Vrchoticky and Adilene Tapia, both of Columbus Junction; Morgan Brinning and Callie Hahn, both of Keota; and Michelle ...

Roger and Patricia Greiner are celebrating their 50th anniversary. They were married Feb. 4, 1967, at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Keota.They are the parents of four children and have nine grandchildren.They reside at 205 North McKinley Street in Keota.

The Crawfordsville Lions met Monday evening, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. for their regular meeting at the Crawfordsville Community Room with 15 members and two guests, Robin Kiefer and Doug Donald, present.Lion President Billie Jo Rose called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Lion Larry Fletcher gave the invocation.In the absence of Lion secretary Nancy Love, Lion Randy Finke read the minutes of the ...

Jacob Bruns, son of David and Bille Bruns of Washington, is one of the four students who will attend the conference with Seth Andersen, director of the John C. Culver Public Policy Center at Simpson College.All four students are recipients of the Culver Fellowship at Simpson, which supports their studies in politics and public policy.The 2017 National Campaign conference will focus on identifying the root ...

Pat and John Minneman will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Feb. 5. They were married at First United Methodist Church in Kearney, Nebraska, and have lived in Washington their entire married life.The family asks that you help shower them with cards in honor of their anniversary. Cards may be sent to 34 Willow Way, Washington, Iowa 52353.

The family of Gerry Schmidt is having a card shower for her 87th birthday, which was Jan. 27.Cards may reach her at UP Home Brownlee Health Center 1201 East Washington Washington, IA 52353.Schmidt?s family includes her husband Jim, children Kate and Gordy and Kirk and Cheryl. She also has three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Tony and Lynn Fritz provided the evening meal of Jan. 15 at the home of his mother, Winifred Fritz. They were joined by Winifred?s son Joe Fritz with Sophia, all of Brighton. They spent the evening playing a game.The Krony Krew Club met Jan. 12 at the home of Phyllis Scheeler. Bridge was played at one table. The next meeting was held Jan. 25.

Gabe Greiner is the son of Shaun and Heather Greiner.His siblings are Gracie and Gavin.He attends Washington High School and is a member of the Franklin Cubs 4-H Club.His 4-H projects include poultry, swine and Pride of Iowa.His 4-H activities included helping with the information booth for his club and teaching others about poultry.His favorite memory is winning the poultry show.?I feel like 4-H helped my ...

Lindsey Palmer, of Wellman, is the daughter of James and Donna Palmer.She attends Mid-Prairie High School and participates in the Limecreek Limelights 4-H club.Her 4-H projects include: rabbits, goats, gardening, home improvement, food and nutrition and educational posters.She is involved in Washington County Council, Clover Kids Rabbit Show mentor, coordinator for the rabbit workshop and mentors new 4-H ...