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The Christina Hixson Opportunity Award provides awards to high school seniors from each of Iowa?s counties. These awards are designed to demonstrate Iowa State University?s commitment to the student potential that exists in various ways beyond the measures of class rank or standardized test scores. The Christina Hixson program provides each recipient with half-tuition grants (estimated value of $15,000 over eight ...

On Friday, Feb. 12, a group of students from WACO High School will be delivering singing valentines. They will deliver within the WACO school district and to Washington. Students will sing a song and deliver a flower or a small box of chocolates to someone special for a fee. Call the school office to order your singing valentine! Valentines must be paid before Feb. 12.

The regular meeting of the Jackson Jets 4-H club was held on Jan. 10, at the Washington county Extension building.The meeting was called to order at 5:07 p.m. It was decided that the club will host another party at the Halcyon House in the spring.Cash premium checks were discussed. Please cash them as soon as possible. Members who did not pick up their checks should contact Bob Spenner. Beef weights will be ...

Need tax help, but can't afford to pay for it? Are you confused by the tax law changes and which exemptions, deductions and credits you can claim? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program can help you complete basic tax returns free of charge. Volunteer Tax Assistors have completed an IRS training and certification course. Federal and state returns are able to be filed electronically.VITA offers free ...

Mid-Prairie?s speech team competed at District Level Large Group Speech contest Saturday, Jan. 23 at Wapello. Four of the team?s seven entries received ?I? or ?overall I? ratings and will be competing at State Contest Feb. 6 at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids.Entries going on to compete at State are: One Act Play "Selfie" with Aleigha Gugel, Abby Pickard, Ciana Carr, Taylor Hillbrand, Rhett Leonard, Josh ...

Washington County 4-H?ers are reminded of the many opportunites available to represent Washington County at the state or national level. Opportunities include: National 4-H Conference (ninth- to 11th-grade); National 4-H Congress (10th- to 11th-grade); State 4-H Council (10th- to 11th-grade); and State 4-H Project Awards (9th- to 12th-grade).Information and the entire application is available online ~Application...

The weather is cold outside, but it?s the perfect time to start preparing and growing tuberous begonias indoors to get them ready for a move outdoors when spring arrives.The process can be challenging, but here are some tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists on how to best ready tuberous begonias during colder months. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline ...

The 2016 Purple Martin Workshop/Seminar will be held Saturday, March 12, at the CAM Iowa Clothing Center (1005 Nutmeg Ave) 1.8 miles north of Kalona, and one mile east off Highway 1 beginning at 9 a.m.This year's featured speaker will be James Miller of Wellman, IA. Miller is an accomplished martin landlord who has built a thriving colony at his rural Wellman home. He also maintains the Songbird Project's ...

The Iowa 4-H Foundation announces the 2016 scholarship programs for 4?H?ers attending or planning to attend college fall 2016. The current scholarship program offers 80 scholarships worth $73,000.The various awards range in amounts from $500 to $3,500. Some of the scholarships are open to students pursuing any field of study, while others are open to students pursuing specific degrees in agriculture, food and ...

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By Jenisa HarrisSingle? In a relationship? ?It?s complicated?? No matter! During the entire month of February, you can head to the Washington Public Library and have a blind date with a book!?Blind Date with a Book? is back, and it?s not just for adults this year! Tweens will have their own selection of books.?Blind Date with a Book? will go on the entire month of February. Just select a wrapped book from our ...

Rebecca Ahlers and Jordan Vittetoe were married on Nov. 14, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars.Rebecca is the daughter of John and Debra Ahlers of Le Mars.Jordan is the son of Jerry and Deb Vittetoe of Washington.The Rev. Kevin Richter officiated at the 2 p.m. double-ring ceremony.Jill Permeswaran of Iowa City was matron of honor. Kristen Ahlers of Ames was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Holly ...