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Washington County 4-H was excited to offer an extended learning experience this year with a visit to ISU campus focusing on the swine animal project. March 28 Washington County 4-H?ers including Jameson Bell, Demeri Bell, Jack Carter, Ellie Todd, Madison Fishback, Brody Miller and Hailey Shultz spent the day learning about carcass evaluation, pork quality, and proper swine handling.4-H?ers experienced a variety ...

The family of Wayne Brock is hosting an open house to celebrate his 85th birthday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Washington County Conservation Center at Marr Park, Saturday, April 2.Refreshments will be served and several paintings Brock has done for his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends will be on display.

The March 2016 meeting of Chilcote Questers 1092 was held March 3 at Washington Public Library. The meeting was called to order by president Kathleen Almelien, with nine members answering roll call with ? a corn-shelling memory.? Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Pat Fritz and approved as read. Mary Levy gave the treasurer?s report. She also reminded the group that dues will be due next month. A state ...

Agronomy in the Field is a multi-session workshop being offered to women landowners, farmers, conservationists and other women who are interested in learning more about agronomy. This series of workshops will be held biweekly at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm by Crawfordsville. The farm is located at 3115 Louisa-Washington Road, Crawfordsville, IA 52621.The goals of this series are to strengthen ...

The Green Acres 4-H Club of Washington County met on Sunday, March 20, at the Washington County 4-H Building. Thirteen members were present.President Ellie Todd led the meeting. Bailey Rees led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was ?Who is someone you look up to??The secretary?s minutes were read by Sophie Bell and approved by Zoe Dennler. Ellie Bell seconded them. Ellie Bell gave the treasurer?s report. ...

The Washington Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Dean Gerot Memorial Conservation Scholarship. The winners were selected from applicants across the county. The scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing further education in fields of agriculture or natural resources. Selection is based on leadership, academic achievement, and service.This year?s scholarships ...

April events at Polishville Community Center include two dances and one lunch with Bingo.On Sunday, April 3, a dance is planned, with Ned Francis of Mount Sterling providing the music. Food will be on sale beginning at 4:30 p.m., with dancing from 6 to 9 p.m.The first lunch and Bingo of this year will be offered Wednesday, April 13, with lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Bingo beginning at 12:30 ...

Have you stopped in the library to see how we spruced up our tween area? Thanks to a generous donation from the Alliant Energy Foundation we were able to paint a pop of color, add some custom artwork and a cozy reading nook. The custom artwork was designed and painted by Debi Hanson. Thank you, Debi, for sharing your talent. Your artwork will inspire kids and ignite their imagination. Special thanks to my ...

The Iowa Optimist District is conducting a Childhood Cancer Campaign fundraiser. Several District optimist members throughout Iowa will have their heads SHAVED at the District?s 3rd Quarter Conference on April 30, in Coralville. Each will be collecting pledges/donations to support this great cause and a goal of $30,000. Locally this includes Jim Cluney and Donald Pfeiffer of the Washington Optimist Club, and ...

4-H?ers interested in the Dog Project are strongly encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. at the Washington County Extension Office. Department superintendents will discuss deadlines, records, scoring, training suggestions and dog workout schedules. The 4-H Dog Project has an obedience division and agility division. Parents are encourage to attend. No dogs are needed for this ...

Halcyon House hosted an Easter egg hunt and other fun activities for children, Wednesday, March 16. The day kicked off with a Children?s Easter Service presented by Mary Jo Koehler. Following the Easter service the kids and residents enjoyed a visit from the Easter Bunny, ?Colten? Strand and his helper Conner Strand. A local bank brought baby chicks and Sophie, CeCe and Izzy Murphy shared their two pet bunnies, ...

This week we celebrate the second part of the basis for our faith and the hope that we can have in the Lord Jesus Christ. The first was when He came into the world as a babe and began His life and ministry here on earth. This is the second part, where He died on the Cross to pay the penalty for the sins of mankind. But He not only died to pay the penalty for our sins, He arose from the grave in newness of life to ...