Community

Washington County Master Gardeners and guests were treated to a garden tour of new annual plants for flower beds and planters and vegetables grown in pots. Marianne Reha Van Roekel gave a presentation on ?What?s New for Spring? to a group of 25 garden enthusiasts on Feb. 23 at the Washington County Extension office.Van Roekel gave a pictorial tour of the plants she has grown at her home and at Reha Greenhouses. ...

Mid-Prairie?s speech team competed at District level Individual Events Speech contest Saturday, Feb. 27, in Fairfield. Seventeen of the team?s 22 entries received ?I? ratings and will compete at state contest, Saturday, March 12 at North Scott High School in Eldridge.Four of the 13 speakers going to State qualified in both events in which they were entered: Abby Pickard (Acting and Poetry), Rhett Leonard (Improv ...

The Washington Church of God is going to have a spring conference beginning Friday, March 11, and ending on Sunday, March 13. It is to be a celebration of life, celebrating the new life that we can have in Jesus Christ. The coming of spring and the new life it brings in nature is a reminder to us of the new life we can have as we celebrate Easter and the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. There will be worship, ...

The Central Park Community Center held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 1, with eight members present. Max Cousins, president, conducted the meeting. Treasurer Barb Nelson gave the treasurer?s report. Secretary Nancy Kimmel read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved.Bingo is doing well. The Center has been rented for the evening of Monday, March 7. A reminder was given for people to set ...

DES MOINES ? Governor Branstad will sign a proclamation Friday, March 4, marking March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. While gambling is harmless entertainment for most Iowans, gambling can lead to personal and financial problems for others. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, 294,000 adult Iowans experienced a problem related to their gambling in the past year.During Problem Gambling ...

Nineteen 4-H?ers involved in the Bucket Bottle project gathered on Feb. 25 to kick off their project season. Bucket Bottle Calf Projects can be born between Jan. 1 and April 30, so some of the 4-H?ers have already started their projects. Members heard from 4-H volunteer project leaders, Bob Spenner and Nancy Adrian, on the rules, important dates, and health and feeding tips. They demonstrated a practice interview ...

4-H?ers involved in the beef project area are encouraged to attend the second session of the Beef Workshop Series on March 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington County Extension Office.With the assistance of the 4-H and Youth Committee, the beef department is offering several educational opportunities this year to improve and further develop the beef projects for 4-H'ers in Washington County. Different topic areas ...

Ruth Graber Wyse who lives near Wayland with her husband, Max, will be 90 on March 11.Plans are to have a dinner for immediate family on March 19 with all planning to attend.She has two daughters, Charla (Larry ) Roth and Jan (Jim) Hughes, six grandchildren and spouses and eight great-grandchildren.Friends and family of Ruth are encouraged to send well wishes to her address, 1153 Graham Ave. Mt. Pleasant, IA. ...

Tuesday Coffee Club met at HyVee for a morning breakfast on March 1. Jean Cousins was hostess to the twelve members attending.Thinking Spring brought the club?s first meeting since December. It was good to see each other and catch up on happenings in our group. A great breakfast and great visiting was enjoyed by all.The next meeting will be held on March 15 at Lebowski?s Bowling and Restaurant in Washington for ...

Vernon and Jean Roth, of Mt. Pleasant, will be observing their 65th wedding anniversary on Friday, March 4. The couple?s family will be celebrating the milestone at a later date. No public celebration is planned. Cards may be sent to them at 600 W. Courtland St. in Mt. Pleasant.

Washington County 4-H County Council will be sponsoring an IJBBA sanctioned open cattle show on Saturday, April 16 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. This event is open to youth of all ages up to 21. To exhibit at this show, there are no requirements be a member of the IJBBA or a member of 4-H. However, members of the IJBBA will receive points. This is a great opportunity for youth to compete against youth ...

Washington County Historical Society Executive Board met at 9 a.m. on Feb. 25 at the Washington Public Library. Ten members attended. Ferd Marie was presiding officer.The summer exhibit at Conger House will be wedding gowns and wedding customs. Conger House will be open on the third Sunday of each month from June through October, and also by appointment.The Historical Society?s annual meeting is planned for ...