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Jane Vetter celebrated her 87th birthday last Monday, Jan. 25. Carol Enfield graciously helped Jane serve coffee and cupcakes to residents in the Health Center. Jane?s daughter-in-law, Jan Vetter of Columbus Junction, furnished the delicious cupcakes made to Jane?s request. Jane shared extras with staff and friends.Lucy Landon and Betty Flynn provided treats in the Town Center on Monday morning, each celebrating ...

The Washington County Master Gardeners gathered for the first meeting of the new year at the County Extension Office on Tuesday, January 26th with 17 members and 10 guests present. Guest speaker Larry Krotz gave a presentation on ?Growing Trees with Common Sense.?Krotz started growing trees in 1962 and now has 130 acres of several different varieties of hard woods. ?I really enjoy growing trees and have one ...

The Washington County Extension Office, 4-H and Youth Committee and the County Council are sponsoring 4-H Fire Up!, a meeting for 4-H members and parents/guardians. Mark your calendars for Sunday, Feb. 21, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Washington County Extension Office.This meeting is designed to provide information and hands-on activities about 4-H, various project areas, 4-H opportunities, upcoming events, and ...

4-H?ers involved in the bucket bottle project are invited to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. at the Washington County Extension Office. This is an introductory meeting to the Bucket Bottle Project. Department superintendents will discuss deadlines, records, and fair requirements. Workbooks will be available for purchase as well.Ace-N-More of Washington is partnering in this workshop ...

The Washington County Extension Office is offering a fourth session of the Ready, Set, Sew! with another sewing project idea. This workshop is geared toward 4-H?ers wanting to explore the sewing project area and practice with their sewing machine more. They will construct a three-fabric pillowcase for themselves and they will make a second to donate to area Operation Backpack Programs in the county. The workshop ...

Halcyon residents, team members, and community members love learning line dances taught by Wellness Coordinator Mercy Brinning. They have been ?shaking it? to Uptown Funk, CC Shuffle, Good Times and the Cowboy Boogie, just to name a few! Every Tuesday and Thursday the dancers meet in the Day Lounge from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to learn a new line dance. This week guest instructors Vanessa Moeller and Sadie Carter ...

The Southeast Iowa Button Club met Jan. 21, at the Keota Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. President Sandy Weller opened the meeting. Roll call was answered by seven members telling a New Year?s resolution. One guest, Penny Wellington, was present, and a new member, Bonnie Moothart joined. Welcome, Bonnie. Minutes were read by Georgia Conrad. Treasurer?s report was given by Sharon Hahn.Linda Hiatt and Norma Dunbar ...

Members of Delta Kappa Gamma Society met at the Pizza Ranch Feb. 3, at 6 p.m.. President Mary Langr reminded members of Scholarships available through Upsilon State.Any college student going into education is encouraged to apply for a grant-in-aid. Students must be going into their sophomore year or older. Contact Sandy Stout for an application form at 319-657-2821.March?s meeting place has been changed. ...

For surgeons, removing a tumor is a balancing act. Cut out too much and you risk removing healthy tissues that have important functions. Remove too little and you may leave behind cancer cells that could grow back into a tumor over time.NIH-funded researchers are developing new technologies to help surgeons determine exactly where tumors end and healthy tissue begins. Their ultimate goal is to make surgery for ...

Longtime Washington resident Ezra "Easy" Jones will celebrate his 95th birthday on Feb. 10. He would enjoy hearing from his many friends. Cards will reach him at UP Home, Health Center, 1201 E. Washington, Rm 182, Washington, IA 52353.

The Washington High School Class of 1957 will meet at Pizza Ranch at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 5.

Lucy Cheyney will be 92-years-old on Feb. 5. To honor her the family is holding a card shower. Cards may be sent to her at 420 South Avenue B, Washington, IA 52353.