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This is a picture of the Spread Eagle School students from 1952 to 1953.Pictured from left in the front row are Kay Roberss, Carol Letts and Dick Wells. In the second row from left are Kathy Simmering, Jim Wells, Linda Crone and Sheila Chabal. In the third row from left are Tom Crossett, Doug Crossett and Bob Bonar. In the fourth row from left are Claudine Letts, Bert Roberts and Midge Crossett. In the fifth row ...

AMES ? Fall is almost here, and one of the best parts of the season is the apple harvest. Apples are a delicious, fun part of autumn, but care must be taken with harvest time, storage and potential blotches.Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about apples, storage and other issues. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 ...

AMES ? For those living in rural Iowa, the sight of a brood of young gamebirds, like Hungarian partridge, bobwhite quail or ring-necked pheasant, is probably a common and welcome sight on morning drives down dusty roads. Sometime during August there was a different sight on those roadways ? wildlife biologists from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources slowly surveying the roadside. That?s because the Iowa DNR ...

Seven members of Log Cabin Questers No. 455 met at the home of Nancy Schmidt Sept. 1. Members opened the meeting wih the Quester Invocation. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted. Norma Stutzman gave the treasurer?s report. President Sheila Gerot highlighted items from the state president?s newsletter: state officer candidates are needed for first vice president and corresponding secretary and ...

Everyone has a role in helping to create and support an environment for healthy eating. Try these tips to encourage healthy choices at meetings, conferences, parties, and other events.Strive to provide half of the food served from a variety of fruits and vegetables. Fruit makes a great dessert. Beans and legumes, such as black beans and chickpeas, are vegetable-based protein sources.Provide 100 percent whole-gra...

Emma Rosner scored five goals in the first half and Sierra Vogt picked up the first goal of her high school career as Fairfield ran away with a 9-0 home victory over Washington in Trojan Stadium Thursday afternoon.?Emma?s such a competitive player and loves the game so much and that first goal for her was so important to break that barrier,? said Fairfield head coach Mandy Mellum. ?Once she gets going, she?s on ...

AMES ? Teenagers may view getting a job simply as a way to earn money, and that?s a valid reason to work. However, employment may bring additional benefits to teens and perhaps a few concerns for their parents, say the Science of Parenting bloggers from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.?Teens who have earnings from a part time job can learn how to save and budget their money. This is important, ...

The Washington High School Class of 1962 needs an organizer for its 2017 reunion.If you would like to help please call 319-653-3044 and ask for Carrol Nardy.

Donavan John Male, son of Ross and Diana Male of Long Grove, Illinois, was born July 23.He weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and was 23 inches long.His grandparents are Branko and Violet Vardijan of Lake Forest, Illinois, Roger Male of Tempe, Arizona, and Ed and Marj Lins of Washington.

The Garden Department of the Fortnightly Club met at the home of Jane Kruse on July 19. Five members were present.Roll call was ?What will you be doing the evening of RAGBRAI Washington?? The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved by Mary Langr and Jan Boyd. There was no old business to discuss. For new business, club leader Linda advised that members should get together to tend the garden at ...

Twelve members of Chapter DL of the National TTT Society, two guests and three Camp Girls met Aug. 8 at WCHC. Linda McNeil and Ella Mae Ruppert served as hostesses for the meeting.Chapter DL sent four girls to a week of TTT Camp. Three girls attended the meeting and told about their adventures. They sang camp songs and told about their favorite activity at camp. The girls thanked members and enjoyed dessert.The ...

Washington County 4-H is already gearing up for project workshops this fall. September 17 they are hosting a Fall Fashion 101 Workshop open to all 4-Hers and friends who want to learn more about ramping up their wardrobe for fall.Come learn a few tips on buying versatile items best for your body, style and closet and then go put those to use at the downtown Washington shops. They will focus on how to turn a few ...