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Reid Basten, son of Tom and Sue Basten, has been selected by the American Legion Leon Beatty Post 29, of Washington, as a delegate for the Hawkeye Boys State 2016.American Legion Hawkeye Boys State is a week long hands-on experience in the operation of democratic form of government, the organization of political parties and the relationship of one to the other in shaping Iowa government.Through the American ...

Gene and Judy Driscoll will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary June 11.Judith Anne Marshall married Charles Eugene Driscoll at St. James Catholic Church in Washington in 1966.They are the parents of David (deceased), Michael (Michelle) and Darcy (Andy).A family reunion and celebration will be held at Fair Hills Resort in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in July.Cards may be sent to 28 Locust Lane, ...

Pictured above are students from Washington Middle School who had perfect attendance this school year. They were recognized during middle school awards day held May 17.

Southeast Iowa Button Club met May 19, 2016, at the Keota Library. Members answered roll call by telling or showing their favorite flower button. Georgia Conrad read the secretary's report. Cards of get well and thanks were written to members not present. Sharon Hahn gave the treasurer?s report.Sandy Weller reminded us that the state convention will be June 16-18 in Marshalltown at the Best Western. It is open ...

Tuesday Coffee met on May 17, at The Community Center. Judy Donaldson and Sharon Niffenegger were the hostess to ten members.Guest speaker for the meeting was Abe Miller, one of Washington County Supervisors. Mr. Miller gave a very informative and interesting presentation on things of interest going on in our county. He graciously opened the discussion to questions. Everyone came away with gained knowledge and ...

William John "Bill" and Helen Verlee Richardson Edwards were married May 20, 1951, at Salem Welsh Presbyterian Church in rural Columbus Junction.Their children Keith and Janet Edwards, Roger and Susie Edwards, Julie and Ron Farrier, Joyce Crawford, Joanne Edwards and Rob and Jodi Edwards are having a card shower for them. Cards may be sent to 3284 240th Street, Ainsworth, IA 52201.They have 15 grandchildren, ...

Bob and Marilyn (Friese) Nebel will be celebrating their 50th anniversary June 4. They were married June 4, 1966, at St. James Catholic Church in Washington.They are parents to four children: Marty (Linda) Nebel, Mary Ann (Mark) Trumm and Lori and James Nebel.They have seven grandchildren.Their children are hosting an open house for them at their home June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m., at 1700 Bellboy Drive in Marion. ...

Reverend Kitch Shatzer led our weekly service on Sunday. Her sermon was titled, ?Come Holy Spirit? and included a scripture reading from Acts 2:1-4.?Monday Night at the Movies? featured the Disney classic ?Follow Me Boys!? starring Fred MacMurray and Kurt Russell. Set against lovingly recreated scenes of 1930s America, this family classic shines with all the warmth and humor or Disney entertainment at its ...

An open house will be held in honor of Charles "Chuck" Hanson's 80th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 21, at the Washington Church of God located at 322 South Avenue D in Washington.

The Rev. Kitch Shatzer led our weekly service on Sunday. Her sermon was titled, ?Come Holy Spirit? and included a Scripture reading from Acts 2:1-4.?Monday Night at the Movies? featured the Disney classic ?Follow Me Boys!? starring Fred MacMurray and Kurt Russell. Set against lovingly recreated scenes of 1930s America, this family classic shines with all the warmth and humor of Disney entertainment at its ...

The Krony Krew Club met May 11 at the home of Rose Jaynes. Elaine Watson of Richland was a guest. Bridge was played at two tables. Their next meting will be held May 25 at the home of Dorothy Miller.Pat Remington met her daughter, Angela Garmoe with James of Mount Pleasant, in Washington on May 6. They dined at Mi Pueblo Real to celebrate James? 16th birthday, which was May 5.Maurice Pacha observed his 80th ...

What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God as a little child? When they were little, my two sons were fearless about some things, in a way that probably caused some of my current gray hair. Kids are not usually anxious. They are not good about limits ? their own or others. They tend to run head-on into life as fast as they can for the joy and thrill of it. Friends? Make as many as you can ? because friends ...