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Kevin Paul of Brighton, and Tasha Beghtol, of Washington, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Brooke Paul to Ben Hanson, son of Kurt and Debra Hanson, of Washington. Paul graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in agricultural business and is currently working at Washington State Bank. Hanson is a production technician at Syngenta in Washington. The couple will have a June wedding.

The March 20 meeting of the Franklin Cubs was called to order by president Ben Schneider. Brady Knutson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Garrett Conway gave secretary?s report for Feb. 21. Cooper Reed gave treasurer?s report. Both reports were approved and recorded. Roll call was held and members responded with ?how they were coming on their 4-H projects.? They discussed old business and the recent dodgeball ...

Walnut Women?s Club met at 7 p.m., March 10, 2016, at the home of Barb Lukavsky, host.Seven members attended. Barb Lukavsky, presiding officer, opened the meeting. Roll call was answered to ?What modern convenience I would hate to be without.? The secretary?s report was given by Angie Peiffer. The treasurer?s report was given by Carolyn Bollman. Dues were paid, and the new club books were handed out. The program ...

The Stations of the Cross will be open to the public at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, 1209 Franklin Avenue, in Wayland, March 24-26. The hours will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Winifred Fritz was visited on the afternoon of March 5 by her granddaughters, Julia and Sophia Fritz of Brighton, with their friend Delaniey Breen of Fairfield.On March 6, Winifred was visited by her daughter Mary and Joel Boatright of Fairfield with J.D. Hollingsworth of Packwood.Francis and Kathleen Spiesz of Farmington and Winifred Fritz visited their sister Rose Wickenkamp at the hospital in Sigourney on ...

This warm weather, rain, and then sunshine certainly removes the winter grime from our spirits. Not only are we feeling the effects of this change in weather but so is nature. The birds are joyfully singing, the grass is turning green, the crocuses are blooming, and the spring shoots are bursting through the earth. This is the time that people long to get into the dark, fertile soil and plant. I did some transplan...

Bob and Peg Gerot were happy to attend the first birthday party for their great-granddaughter Emery JoCollins on Saturday, March 12. All seven of their great-grandchildren were there to help celebrate the occasion. They were Lane, Leyton and Rees Elmquist, Jack Dautremont, Cora Walker, the honoree Emery Jo and the newest one, only 1 week old, Bo Robert Roder. It isn?t very often that they all get together at the ...

Daniel and Natalie Faris are missionaries through the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. They will be sharing their experiences of working in South Sudan and will be doing this at the Washington Reformed Presbyterian Church, located at 500 South Ave. D in Washington.The program starts at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20. All are welcome to attend. Please contact Lana Todd at 319-728-7718 if you have any ...

Over 20 4-H?ers, parents, and volunteers gathered Tuesday, March 8 for Beef Training Program at the Washington County Extension Office. This was the second meeting in a series of 4-H beef workshops planned by the 4-H Youth Committee and beef volunteers.4-H volunteers and alum showmen Janelle Johnson, Brian Sieren and Tad Tebockhorst shared tips on what 4-Hers should be doing now to prepare their calves for the ...

A ribbon cutting was held Monday, March 14, in the Tween section of the Washington Public Library to celebrate its updated look.Some painting was done, a reading nook with a bean bag chair was added in a corner and decorative signs were made with money from an Alliant Energy Foundation grant.Pictured above are two tweens helping librarian Jenisa Harris with the ribbon cutting.

Brittany Joelle Shelman, daughter of Randy and Jan Shelman, Winfield, was married to Tad Hayes Morrow, son of Randy and Beth Morrow, Wayland on Aug. 15, 2015, at the Barn on the Ridge outdoor amphitheater in Burlington. An indoor dinner and reception followed the ceremony at the same location.Brittany is a registered nurse and works in the Intensive Care Unit, Great River Medical Center, Burlington. Tad is a ...

Eight members of Tuesday Coffee Club met at The Pizza Ranch on March 15th for lunch. Jean Cousins was the hostess filling in for Jane Zeck who was unable to attend.After enjoying the meal a time of visiting was enjoyed by all.The next meeting will be held at Halcyon House in the Bistro for lunch at 11:30 a.m. on April 5. A guest speaker will be with us following lunch. Charlotte Magdefrau will be the hostess.