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Pictured above are Washington Middle School students who held a 4.0 grade point average all year. They were given medals for their achievement at the middle school awards day held May 17.

The Washington FFA chapter participated in Animal Day, in which members bring young livestock to Stewart Elementary School and the United Presbyterian home. This year, 11 members brought animals including chickens, puppies, goats, a lamb, a calf and piglets. All of the participants enjoyed displaying their animals and working with the kids and residents.Pictured above is FFA member Morgan Brinning, daughter of ...

Hills ? Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Hills Bank Leadership Grant recipients. Each year, Hills Bank awards 20 grants in the amount of $1,000 each to high school seniors from a 10 county area. These recipients are selected during their junior year of high school and complete four leadership training sessions throughout their senior year. Hills Bank has awarded over $400,000 to participating students during the ...

AMES ? Rhubarb is a widely-grown plant that can make an excellent addition to a number of dishes and meals. Late spring to early summer is prime time for rhubarb harvest and consumption.When growing rhubarb at home, take care to ensure prime production. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help handle these issues. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hotline at ...

DAVENPORT ? The Congregation of the Humility of Mary will celebrate the Jubilees of seven vowed sisters and one CHM Associate at a special Mass of celebration at Christ the King Chapel, St. Ambrose University Campus in Davenport, on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at 2 p.m. Rev. Chuck Adams and The Rev. Msgr. Francis Henricksen will preside at the liturgy honoring the following Jubilarians.A celebration also will be held ...

By Xiomara LevsenThe JOURNALAt the Washington County Board of Public Health meeting last Wednesday, staff members discussed their frustrations and concerns with the new Medicaid system in Iowa.Fiscal administrator Peggy Wood said since the first of May Washington County Public Health hasn?t received reimbursement from Iowa Medicaid for home health cases and therapy.?On the flip side we have been successful ...

Mr. and Mrs. Marty Westen and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Widmer all of Washington announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children Maddie and Blaine.Maddie is a 2012 graduate from Washington High School and a recent graduate from Central College in Pella.Blaine is a 2007 graduate from Washington High School, a 2012 graduate from the University of Iowa and is employed at Cambridge Investment Research in ...

Are you male or female? The answer to this seemingly simple question can have a major impact on your health. While both sexes are similar in many ways, researchers have found that sex and social factors can make a difference when it comes to your risk for disease, how well you respond to medications, and how often you seek medical care. That?s why scientists are taking a closer look at the links between sex, ...

The West Chester United Methodist Women met at the church at 1:30 p.m., May 11, 2016, with six members and four guests attending.Shirley Pfeifer, district officer, presented the program on Latin America, especially Central and South America ? included in the UMW mission studies for 2016. She gave an interesting program and had interesting articles for the group to see and read. Thanks were extended to her.Sharon...

A congregate meal is being planned for Thursday, May 26, at St. Joseph/Cabrini in East Pleasant Plain. Serving will be at 11:30 a.m. The menu includes tacos, super salad bar, pie, and cream puffs.Reservations would be appreciated. Please call Caryl Smith at 319-694-2242.

The United Church Women met Tuesday, May 10, at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Crawfordsville with nine members and one guest, Virginia McCurdy present.Pat Miller gave the meditation "Spring Surprises" from a Season of Renewal by Charles R. Swindoll.Deb Lowe, president, called the meeting to order and the Opening Creed was read in unison.Guest Virginia McCurdy gave a presentation on aprons that she had brought ...

Brighton?s Chapter AQ, P.E.O., met May 17 at the home of Cathy Rich. Rose Jaynes was her co-hostess. Twenty members were present. President Joyce Wilson conducted the meeting. A ceremony of initiation was held. Beverley Kephart was honored for her 50-year membership. Their next meeting will be held June 7 at the home of Jan Eddy. Marcella Loeffler will be her co-hostess.On May 13, Winifred Fritz of Brighton and ...