Community

The Central Park Community Center in Washington held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, with eight members present. President Max Cousins conducted the meeting.Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer?s report was read by Barb Nelson and was approved. Max reported that Bingo was doing well. On Dec. 22 the Center will have a Christmas food free-will-offering meal from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ...

Thirty-seven members of the Gene and Barbara Booth family gathered at their home on Nov. 26 for their annual Thanksgiving dinner. Thirteen of them arrived Thanksgiving evening to enjoy the long weekend. They arrived from Burlington, Davenport, Des Moines, Iowa City, Waterloo, and North Liberty in Iowa; Nebraska City and Omaha in Nebraska; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Columbia, Kansas City, Kirksville and Maryville in ...

The Washington FFA has had many activities going on this fall. The FFA chapter has had a great number of members engaged in all sorts of fundraisers, competitions, conventions and conferences.The fall activities started off with the Grow by FarmHer conference. The conference was held at the FFA Enrichment Center on Nov. 23 in Ankeny. A group of young women from the FFA chapter attended the conference that ...

Fifty-five youth traveled to Ames on Monday, Nov. 21, for a day of hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) experiences on the campus of Iowa State University. Middle school students from Des Moines, Henry, Lee, Louisa, and Washington Counties had the opportunity to explore virtual reality by utilizing the Iowa State University FLEx (Forward Learning Experience) Virtual Reality Lab. Although ...

You may have seen the flowing postures and gentle movements of tai chi and wondered what it?s all about. Tai chi is an ancient mind and body practice. While more research is needed, studies suggest that it may have many health benefits.Tai chi is sometimes referred to as ?moving meditation.? There are many types of tai chi. They typically combine slow movements with breathing patterns and mental focus and ...

Kirkwood carpentry instructor Steve Hanisch helps Greyson Ghufm, son of Nicole and Ken Vrchoticky, of Wellman, use a circular saw at Kirkwood?s Washington Regional Center during the first STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) festival Wednesday. Nov. 30.There were several exhibitors on the first and second floors of the building showing children how to weld, engineer a playing card home, view human ...

AMES ? In December Iowans may be counting their holiday shopping days and wondering how far their money will stretch. They may be trying to refinance a business or agricultural loan, plan for taxes or figure out how to make the tuition payment that?s due after the first of the year.?Whatever the reason, ?tis the season for financial stress,? says Jan Monahan, a human sciences specialist in family finance with ...

Take a look around your home. Do you know what?s in your household goods and products? Some chemicals can harm your health if too much gets into your body. Becoming aware of potentially harmful substances and clearing them out can help keep you and your family healthy.?There?s a range of chemicals that you can be exposed to in your home, generally at very low levels,? says Dr. Andrew Rooney, a toxicology and ...

The regular meeting of Chapter L of the National T.T.T. Society was held Monday, Nov. 21, at the United Church of Crawfordsville.The meeting was called to order by President Sharon Bright. The meeting opened with the group singing Sword of Gold.Twenty answered roll call by telling their favorite Christmas decoration.The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with the correction of date from ...

AMES ? One of the best parts of the holiday season is adding colorful seasonal plants to the home. That includes the poinsettia. However, poinsettias do require special care to reach their full potential.Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer queries about poinsettias and other holiday plants. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or ...

AMES ? Although the holidays can be a season of giving, sometimes the focus shifts to a season of getting, or so it may seem from a child?s perspective, says Mackenzie Johnson, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.?It?s OK to give gifts to our children. We all want to see our children happy, and as parents we give from the goodness of our hearts,? said Johnson, who ...

When you walk into the library you might notice a few changes to our decor; namely, the addition of some trees. With the holiday season upon us, our Hospice trees have made their entrance and are situated in the front reading area. Each ornament on the two trees is in memory of someone who has passed away, and has been donated by a loved one. With just a quick glance, you can see quite a few lives that were lived ...