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Had an exhausting day? Think you deserve to kick back and relax? You might want to think again. If you?re like most people nationwide, you?ve spent more than half of your waking hours sitting or inactive for long stretches of time?at work, at school, in the car or watching TV or another type of screen. Maybe it?s time to try standing up instead of putting your feet up.Scientists estimate that Americans ages 12 ...

AMES ? Winter is here, and with it comes inclement, icy, snowy weather. Many Iowans use deicing salts to rid their properties of snow and ice, and deicing trucks and snowplows also spread chemicals on roads and streets. But these chemicals can have a negative effect on landscape plants. Are there precautions to take to avoid damage?Can deicing salts damage plants in the landscape?Deicing salts can damage ...

You?ve probably heard of glycemic index and glycemic load. Some studies suggest that sticking to foods with a low glycemic index may help prevent diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Some claim it helps with weight loss. The truth is, we don?t know all the answers yet. Here?s what you need to know.The glycemic index and load concern carbohydrates, or carbs?one of the main types of nutrients in our diets. ...

This is the Hotle Feed and Grain Christmas party held in 1957. Pictured from left in the front are Lowell Carrol and Bob Redlinger; in second row are Harold Rathmel and Jim Custer; in the third row are Chick Robison, Phil George, John Shelman and Chuck Hotle; and in the back is Merle Turnipseed.

Mary and Joel Boatright with Bridget Hollingsworth, of Fairfield, and Tony and Lynn Fritz visited their mother, Winifred Fritz, on Dec. 18. Rita Berry with Megan of Bates City, Missouri, arrived at the home of her mother, Winifred, on Dec. 20. They were joined for the evening meal by Tony and Lynn Fritz.Pat Remington met her sister Kathy of Chariton, with friend, in Ottumwa on Dec. 20. They enjoyed dining and ...

AMES ? Staff awards were presented at the 2016 Youth Fest, the Iowa 4-H staff annual statewide professional development meeting in Ames. Staff members were recognized for their accomplishments, impact on the program and their community, and embodiment of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development mission in their delivery of programs and work efforts, based on various levels of years ...

The Dec. 21 meeting of the Franklin Cubs was called to order by president Gabe Greiner. The roll call was ?What was your best Christmas present ever?? The secretary?s report was given and approved and the treasurer?s report was given and approved. Old business included the beef weigh-in and premium money. New business discussed was the skating party to be held on Jan. 15, 2017. Members discussed if they wanted to ...

The United Church Women enjoyed a Christmas luncheon at 11:30 a.m at the Applewood Bistro in Washington on Tuesday, Dec. 13, with 13 in attendance.Following lunch their business meeting was held.The meditation was given by Cathy Williams titled ?The Christmas Promise - ?Celebrating Emanuel.? ?President Debbie Lowe called the meeting to order and the minutes of the Nov. 8, meeting were read by secretary Billie ...

ANKENY ? An up-and-coming high school student, innovators in research and environmental conservation, a dedicated farm family that?s hosted the Chinese president and the state?s top executive were recognized by the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) during its annual awards banquet held Dec. 15 in Ankeny.The Environmental Leader Award, presented by Monsanto, was awarded to Rob Stout, of Washington, for his commitment...

There is still time to sign up for the Finances of Caregiving program that begins on Jan. 9. The Finances of Caregiving program provides materials to families to help them protect their assets and prepare for their retirement while providing care. This five-week program, beginning Jan. 9, 2017, will meet Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Halcyon House, 1015 S. Iowa Ave, Washington. This program is open to the ...

Fleur-de-Lis Club members met at the Christmas decorated home of hostess, Linda Birney, for their annual salad luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 12:30 p.m.Members enjoyed sitting around the dining room table with place favors at each setting to enjoy ham balls, a variety of salads, and rolls in addition to some sweet treats with Christmas background music.Following the luncheon, Nancy Kimmel, president, ...

Richard D. and JoAnn Stout will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 27. Richard Dennis Stout and JoAnn (Smith) were married in Fairfield Dec. 27, 1956. They have farmed in southern Washington County.They are the parents of Mark Stout of Phoenix, Arizona, Eric (Karla) Stout of Brighton, Anne (Marlin) Schmidt of Ulysses, Kansas, Carol (Robert) Ross of Green River, Wyoming, Karen (James) Unruh of Clay ...