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Peggy Knudsen's favorite place in all of Israel is the Sea of Galilee. It is a place that has been untouched by the modern world. No buildings are able to be built on top of a historical site there.?The reason it means so much to me is because you can't build a big church on the Sea of Galilee,? Peggy said, after she and her husband Monte Knudsen, pastor at Faith Community Outreach Church (FCOC) returned from ...

A house at 106 N. White St. in Mt. Pleasant sustained major damage Thursday night from a fire. According to Mt. Pleasant Fire Chief Stewart Kinney, the fire, which started in the back of the residence, was reported shortly after 10:30 p.m. Kinney said the fire was caused by an overheated clothes dryer in the rear of the home. The house was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived. All occupants of the home safely ...

AMES ? A visit from family and friends during the holidays can make life better for older adults in care facilities. Barbara Dunn Swanson, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, suggests planning ahead to make the most of these visits.Swanson, who specializes in family life issues, offers the following tips for safe and healthy visits with older friends and relatives.Start...

Fleur-de-Lis Club members met at the home of Theresa Hora at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27.A short business meeting was conducted by president Nancy Kimmel. Roll call was answered with members telling of a favorite Halloween memory or costume they wore or made for their children. The secretary and treasurer?s reports were given by Linda Birney. Members were reminded to be thinking of the club?s Christmas donation ...

Polishville Community Center has announced its November events.A dance, with Lyle Beaver of Iowa City providing the music, is planned Nov. 13. Food will be sold beginning at 4:30 p.m., and dancing will be from 6-9 p.m.A second dance, with Ned Francis of Mount Sterling providing the music, is set for Nov. 27. Food will be sold beginning at 4:30 p.m., and dancing will be from 6-9 p.m.The dances will be the final ...

AMES ? Fall is open enrollment season for many health insurance plans. However, consumers shouldn?t rely on auto-enrollment to handle this important risk management decision, says Joyce Lash, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.?Insurance coverage is variable and consumers should match their needs for the next 12 months to a policy that will provide adequate coverage at ...

The Washington Lions Club will hold an election night pancake, egg and sausage supper from 5 to 7 p.m., Nov. 8, at the United Presbyterian Church. Takeout will be available. Proceeds will benefit local Lions projects.

Optometrists Dr. Williams, Dr. Courtney and Dr. Striegel donated their time to go to Lincoln Elementary Friday, Oct. 14, and do vision screenings for all the students at Lincoln. Parents will be notified if further vision testing is needed for their students. They were assisted by Susan Griggs, Terri Roth, Amanda Altenhofen and Kayla Fiser.Pictured in the back row from left are: Ben Williams, Tim Courtney and ...

Lupus is a complex and mysterious disorder. It arises when the cells that are supposed to protect your body from disease mistakenly assault your own healthy cells and tissues. This attack from within can damage your joints, skin and most other parts of your body. NIH-funded scientists are working to uncover the causes of lupus and find better ways to diagnose and treat the disease.?Just about anyone can get ...

The Washington Historical Society executive board met at 7:05 p.m., Oct. 27 at Conger House in Washington. Eight members attended, with presiding officer Ferd Marie.Mike Kramme announced that he and Terry O?Neill had scanned nearly 2,000 pictures from the Historical Society collection. These may be seen in the folding displays in Conger House. Election of officers was held, with all current officers remaining. ...

Martha Washington Questers 1032 met on Oct. 28, at the home of Virginia Reighard, with nine members attending. The meeting began with reciting the Questers Invocation. Secretary Jane Fehr read the roll call, and members answered and told about trick-or-treating as a child. Members contributed $3 apiece for the snack boxes, to be exchanged later. Minutes were read and approved, as was the treasurer?s report.Presid...

Jason Roberts left on Oct. 22 for Connecticut. He attended his cousin?s wedding. He also spent time visiting other family members. He returned home on Oct. 25.The Krony Krew Club met Oct. 26 at the home of Rose Jaynes. Bridge was played at two tables. Their next meeting will be held Nov. 9 at the home of Ginny Brinton.Pat Remington met her sister Kathy Babberl and friend of Chariton on Oct. 21 in Ottumwa.Winifr...