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AMES ? Want kids to eat their vegetables and do better in school? Get them involved in gardening, say the Science of Parenting bloggers from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.?Research has shown that children who have the opportunity to plan, plant and harvest are more likely to eat vegetables and to continue eating vegetables throughout their lifetime,? said Lori Hayungs, a human sciences specialist ...

AMES ? Summer squash is a popular garden crop in Iowa, but problems can pop up that limit its success and hinder its overall growth. ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help solve these issues and create a bountiful harvest. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.My squash plants are blooming heavily, but aren?t producing many fruit. ...

Washington County Master Gardeners traveled to Iowa City on June 28 to tour the home gardens of Willy and Lisa Krotz.The Master Gardeners were guided through a beautiful array of gardens. There were flower and vegetable gardens, raised beds, numerous hostas, trees and a variety of lilies. The gardens featured lots of color, textures, elevations and diversity.Willy Krotz shared how he started trees from seed and ...

Main Street Washington is proud to announce that the next round of Challenge Grants through Main Street Iowa is now open. The Challenge Grants is a competitive grant available only to Main Street communities in Iowa. One application from each community may be submitted annually to compete from dollar for dollar matching grants from $15,000 to $75,000. Main Street Washington has received three of these grants, ...

4-H members in the Single Source Commercial Swine class are not only getting their pigs ready for the upcoming Washington County Fair but they are also busy sharing what they learned too. Thirteen 4-H'ers met with Washington County Pork Producers, Pat Gent and Tyler Gent, July 7 to share what they have learned through this swine class. Highlander 4-H Club member, Brayden Johnston, son of Steve and Tonia Johnston, ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News In planning for the unveiling of a new swimming pool in Winfield in 2018, the community pool?s attendance and revenue for this summer was discussed during the Winfield City Council meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 9.Along with the new pool will be new umbrellas, a state-of-the-art first aid kit, backboards, whistles and a pool safety life hook, which was purchased with a $6,000 ...

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Kim ?Butch? Bittle is the new owner of .74 acres of land that surround his River Rock Cafe at Oakland Mills.The land, formerly owned by the county, was sold at Thursday morning?s Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting following a public hearing. No oral or written comments were received before or during the hearing.About a month ago, Bittle approached the supervisors ...

The Central Park Community Center held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 5, with 10 members present. It was conducted by president Max Cousins.The minutes were read and approved and the treasurer?s report was read. Bingo was reported doing well, with 25 players attending during the past week. The Coffee Club planned to meet at the Center at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 5. The building has been rented for July 10. A ...

Washington County Extension?s Clover University?s Messy Science Sensations Day Camp kept 27 kindergarten and first-grade students entertained, enthused and learning on June 30. Students enjoyed all things messy ? slime, lava lamps, elephant toothpaste, and bubbles.Throughout the day campers had the opportunity to build the tallest marshmallow tower, explore pressure differences, and test ways in which sodium ...

Dale and Maurine Roberts celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 2. Family from Burlington, Ainsworth, Washington, Ames, Ankeny, Urbandale, Tiffin, Adel, Pleasant Hill and Des Moines gathered at a restaurant in Coralville.Dale Roberts and Maurine Stephens were married June 24, 1956, at the Ainsworth Methodist Church the week after Dale returned from the Army service in Germany. Maurine had taught fourth ...

Hello, Bonjour, Hola, Guten Tag, Ciao, Namaste, Salaam, and Greetings from your Washington Public Library! You are invited to use our newest online program Mango Languages! Access Mango today from our homepage: www.washington.lib.ia.us or our Digital Collection page: ~ and start learning today! Mango is free for all library patrons and can be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection. Each lesson combines ...

Pictured from left, Sydney Black of Ainsworth has been named the 2016 Washington County Beef Princess. Black is the daughter of Chris and Tara Black. Erin Chalupa, right, of Keota has been named the 2016 Washington County Beef Queen. Chalupa is the daughter of Nate and Anne Chalupa.