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Post 29 American Legion met in regular session with Wayne Kaufman commanding. Jim Peterson, Adjutant, reported on membership and finances and that member Walter Pacha had passed. Alvin Miller, past district commander, presented an award to Lonny Milligan in recognition of his lead in repairing a wall at department headquarters in Des Moines. Bob Kennedy reported that the Sons of American Legion had provided a ...

Two circles of United Presbyterian Women met during September. Circle III met the morning of Sept. 13 in the church lounge with six women present. The Christ candle was lit. Jane Fehr led in prayer that included concerns for many requests. There was also joy for two new babies in the Fehr family and for Betty Colby?s wedding anniversary.Betty led the first lesson in the new study, ?Who is Jesus.? She passed out ...

The Washington Concert Association is pleased to announce their first of five concerts of the 2016-17 season. Joel Brown and Heidi Riepe will be performing a piano duet on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Community Theater. Their concert will include Slavonic Dances by Antonín Dvo?ák, 4 Fantasies on American Folksongs by Donald Townsend, Sonatina in G Major, Op. 44, No.1 by Friedrick Kuhlau, and ...

Reading, writing, and math are the building blocks of learning. Mastering these subjects early on can affect many areas of life, including school, work, and even overall health. It?s normal to make mistakes and even struggle a little when learning new things. But repeated, long-lasting problems may be a sign of a learning disability.Learning disabilities aren?t related to how smart a child is. They?re caused by ...

At the Washington School Board meeting Wednesday evening, retirees were honored with a small gift after their name and years in the district were read by superintendent Jeff Dicks.

Ryan Chalupa of Keota was awarded a $3,000 Alliant Energy Interstate Power and Light Scholarship by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) during the Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions Saturday, Aug. 20. Ryan's parents are Nate and Anne Chalupa.IFAA is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988. It is comprised of agricultural enthusiasts dedicated to encouraging 4-H and FFA livestock, poultry and ...

The Walnut Women?s Club met at 6:15 p.m., Sept. 8, at Crooked Creek Christian Camp for a family picnic. Nine members and six husbands enjoyed a bounty of food. Carolyn Bollman and Mary Ann Pacha hosted the picnic.A short business meeting was conducted by Mary Ann Pacha. Roll call was answered by telling ?What I Like Best About Country Life.? Joyce Letts read the secretary?s report, and Carolyn Bollman gave the ...

The Washington High School Class of 1956 will hold its 60th class reunion Sept. 23-24 in Washington.Starting at 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23, they will meet at the Washington Golf and Country Club (1732 Country Club Road) for snacks and visiting. On Saturday, Sept. 24, they will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Washington Pizza Ranch (201 South Wiley Ave.) for lunch and visiting.Optional events on Saturday, Sept. 24, are ...

The Washington High School Class of 1960 will meet at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Pizza Ranch in Washington.All classmates, spouses and friends of the class are encouraged to attend.

Lucy Dietzman of Keosauqua visited her mother, Winifred Fritz, the morning of Sept. 4. Winifred was visited that evening by her children, Mary and Joel Boatright with Bridget Hollingsworth of Fairfield, and Tony Fritz of Brighton.Enjoying the evening meal of Sept. 5 at Winifred?s home were her sons, Tony and Lynn of Brighton with her daughter Elisha of Coralville, and Joe and Lori Fritz with Sophia of Brighton. ...

Several residents enjoyed a trip to the casino recently. We heard from those who came back winners, wonder about those we haven?t heard from, maybe they donated to the winner.Bob and Diane Holtaway from New Jersey, are enjoying a visit with Diane?s mom, Ellen Perdock.Mike and Will Thornton visited from Des Moines and treated Sybil Thornton to a fabulous weekend. They came Friday and left on Sunday afternoon. ...

One of my favorite fairy tale characters is Pinocchio: the wooden, marionette boy carved by Geppetto who becomes a boy. I am most familiar with the Disney version of Carlo Collodi?s novel The Adventures of Pinocchio. As a child, I was fascinated by Pinocchio?s growing nose when he lied. When Pinocchio is confronted by the Blue Fairy, he lies to her so many times his nose grows to the point of sprouting leaves, ...