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Twenty-seven Mid-Prairie middle school and high school students were selected to perform at the 2016 River Valley Conference honor band Friday, Nov. 11, at Bellevue High School. Together with students from the 12 schools of the conference, these best-of-the-best musicians rehearsed and put together a superb concert in five hours? time. Leading the middle school band was conductor Dr. Glenn Pohland of Loras ...

Microscopic creatures?including bacteria, fungi and viruses?can make you ill. But what you may not realize is that trillions of microbes are living in and on your body right now. Most don?t harm you at all. In fact, they help you digest food, protect against infection and even maintain your reproductive health. We tend to focus on destroying bad microbes. But taking care of good ones may be even more important.Yo...

Robert and Phyllis Hartzler will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 23. Bob and Phyllis (Freyenberger) were married on November 23, 1956, at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in Wayland.They are the parents of five children, Jill Hartzler of Washington, Tina Ulrich (John) of Traverse City, Michigan, Faith Vaugh of Cedar Rapids, Reed Hartzler of Wayland, and Drew Hartzler (Teri) of Washington. They ...

It?s that time of year when lots of food is made and enjoyed at holiday gatherings. However, sometimes too much food is made and then thrown away before it can be used.About 90 billion pounds of edible food goes uneaten each year in the United States. Yet one in seven Americans struggles to get enough to eat. On average, $370 worth of food per person per year is thrown away. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

Potluck meals are a fun, low-cost way to celebrate the holidays at friends? homes and in offices, classrooms, and churches.During the rush of the holidays, show your concern for others by following these food transportation safety tips: car seats are often contaminated with germs that can cause illness. Cover your car seat with a clean sheet or large towel before placing the food container on it; keep cold foods ...

Giving gifts of homemade cookies, cakes, and candies is a happy holiday tradition. But for many people, the gift of a plate of high-sugar, high-calorie goodies may not be as welcomed as it used to be.Two-thirds of adult Iowans are overweight, and many of them are struggling to keep a healthy weight. For them, the holidays can provide too many temptations to overeat.So how can you give a delicious food gift from ...

Nothing quite measures up to the latest tribute to retiring Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.A corn maze dedicated to the player known as Big Papi was unveiled at a ceremony Tuesday in Sterling, Massachusetts.Ortiz had a message for his legions of fans at the unveiling: ?I love corn.?The 8-acre maze was created by Davis Mega Maze and features a cornstalk rendering of Ortiz?s trademark home run pose of ...

A request for assistance led to alcohol-related charges being filed against four individuals.The Henry County Sheriff's Office received a request Oct. 6 from a probation officer for assistance in the 2000 grid of 255th Street. While assisting the probation officer, it was determined that alcohol was being consumed by individuals under the legal age.Charges were brought against Kaleb Jalas, 20, Mt. Pleasant, ...

A Burlington man has been charged with two felonies as a result of a month-long investigation by the Henry County Sheriff's Office.Casey Leedham, 36, Burlington, was recently arrested and charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, Class D felonies, and second-degree theft, also a Class D felony.The sheriff's office began its investigation Sept. 3 of an incident in the 1900 grid of 140th Street and a ...

By Pamela HoltzNaturalistChildren love to make their own presents. However, the natural limitations of youth, accessibility to materials, and ability level create obstacles in keeping gifts secret. Your child may overcome these barriers by attending the Holiday Gift Making ? For Kids! Program. The Washington County Conservation Board scheduled the Gift Making program from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at the ...

The Washington County Mini Bus will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

These are the students who raised the most during the food sale fundraiser at St. James School. The students enjoyed pizza for lunch while being accompanied by some staff members from the school.