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AMES ? The common nightcrawler, Lumbricus terrestris, is a deep-burrowing worm species that is found in many Iowa crop fields. The presence of nightcrawlers can serve as one indicator of the overall soil health in Iowa?s agricultural ecosystems. Ann Staudt, assistant manager of the Iowa Learning Farms, will discuss ILF?s recent research that analyzes the relationship between earthworm populations, cover crops and ...

Nashville-based singer/songwriter, and Minnesota native Jenn Bostic, returns home to the Midwest to show off her beautiful voice, her fine pianistic abilities, and her hot guitar.Bostic takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Washington, Sunday, Nov. 13, as part of the 2016-17 Washington Concert Association series.Bostic?s program here on Sunday will feature a blend of familiar tunes and her ...

We are entering into the Season of Giving 2016!!!! I am sure that you realize that once we celebrate Halloween. We enter into a season that you can?t find anywhere else during the calendar year. I read recently that we as Americans giving approximately 70 percent of our year giving to charities and non-profits organization during the final three months of the year. Now, I know that a large % of the reason is ...

The Garden Department of the Fortnightly Club met at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 19, at the home of Jan Boyd. Roll call was ?Fall chores we have done so far.? Seven members were present.Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with no additions or corrections.The 120th Anniversary Luncheon will be Nov. 16, at noon. It will be held in the Halcyon House game room. Food will be prepared by the Bistro. The ...

The Central Park Community Center held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 1, with seven members present. Max Cousins conducted the meeting. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer?s report was read by Judy Grover in the absence of Barb Nelson.Max reported on the good turnout for Halloween. He estimated that there were approximately 700 Halloween participants who stopped by. Members ...

Washington High School will present "A Delightful Quarantine" this weekend in the Performing Arts and Events Center.The play is based in Willsfire, Pennsylvania. Homes in the Sqauw Creek are placed on quarantine for three days after aliens make their fourth and final stop on earth.Professor Louie Fuller, played by Logan Hanson, is the narrator of the play and gives his firsthand account of the events that ...

You may have seen or heard news stories suggesting that you can forget about flossing, since scientists lack solid evidence that you?ll benefit from cleaning between your teeth with a sturdy string. But many dentists may beg to differ. They?ve seen the teeth and gums of people who floss regularly and those who haven?t. The differences can be striking.?Every dentist in the country can look in someone?s mouth and ...

The family of Bernard Payne is having a card shower in honor of his 97th birthday, Tuesday, Nov. 15.Cards may reach him at 1201 East Washington Street, Room 162, Washington, IA 52353.

The WHS class of 1959 will be meeting from 4 to 7 p.m., at Pizza Ranch, Sunday, Nov. 13.

Post 29 American Legion met at regular session with Wayne Kaufman commanding. Adjutant Jim Peterson reported on membership and finances. Fund chairman Lonny Milligan reported that the land auctions for which the members provide food, is over for the year. Plans were finalized for the Nov. 11 Veterans Day event, including the dinner at the Presbyterian Church and programs to be presented at Halcyon House and the ...

The Green Acres 4-H Club of Washington County met Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, at the Washington County 4-H Building in Washington. Eleven members were present.Sophie Bell led the meeting. Ally Rees led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was ?What is your favorite holiday and why?? The secretary?s minutes were read by Ellie Todd, approved by Baylee Stalder and seconded by Ally Rees. Ellie Bell gave the treasurer?s ...

Mashed potatoes and gravy, Grandma?s apple pie, and other holiday favorites can be a joyous part of any celebration. But to feel your best, you know you need to eat in moderation and stay active. How can you avoid temptation when delicious foods and calories abound??From Halloween through New Year?s, there?s always a decision to make about food,? says Dr. Marci Gluck, an NIH psychologist who studies obesity and ...