The Kalona City Council will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at city hall.Items on the agenda include: a public hearing at 7 p.m. on a zoning application for Wes Miller/Nathan Gingerich, further discussion on the community center project, discussion of purchase of Vac Star Excavator, consideration of library board resignation of Dan Ehl and recommendation of appointing Christina Grier to fill same, ...
The Washington Soil and Water Conservation District and the Dean Gerot family are co-sponsoring the district?s annual scholarship. Applications must be returned to the Washington Soil and Water District by Feb. 26, 2016.The scholarships will be presented to Iowa high school seniors to be used for their first year of education on the college level while pursuing programs of study in any field of agriculture or ...
HARRISONBURG, Va. - The following students were recognized as members of the dean's list for the fall semester at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Virginia.Madeline Miller, a senior, who is the daughter of Anthony and Diane Miller, of Wellman, and is majoring in art.To qualify for the dean's list a student must achieve a semester grade point average of at least 3.750 or above and complete at least 12 ...
The annual State Volunteer Retreat brings together 4-H volunteers, staff, parents, and intermediate and senior 4-H members to network and learn about innovative programs that will help bring fresh perspectives and activities to Iowa 4-H programs. Friday evening, Feb. 5, features hands-on activities that 4-H clubs could develop into service projects. Saturday, Feb. 6, is filled with a variety of workshops of ...
4-H strives to have youth giving back to their community in a variety of ways and the program works to provide hands-on learning experiences to youth regarding all kinds of topics. The Washington Go-Getters 4-H Club made both of these things happen with their community service project this year when they built 15 wood duck houses that they will put up at a marsh in March.The Go-Getters invited Bill Odhe, Lake ...
The Washington High School Class of 1957 will not meet on New Year's Day.Their next meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 8, 2016, at Pizza Ranch.
AMES ? Some plants are so beautiful that it?s worth the extra effort to spread them around. That?s where propagation comes in. With a little work and the proper cuttings, certain plants? beauty can be easily shared.Here are some tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists on how to propagate several popular plants. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at ...
The Washington County Genealogical Society will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in the genealogical department of the library.The program will be given by Ferd Marie. He will speak about his Wolf family genealogy. The public is invited to attend.
The Limecreek Limelights 4-H Club met in December for a fun evening of holiday giving. The club collected hats, mittens and scarves which were donated to the mitten tree in Wellman. After Christmas the ALC service club will distribute these items to children at Sunrise Daycare and Wellman Elementary School.The club also went caroling at Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Wayland and made a few door-to-door stops on ...
Hills Bank and Trust Company?s Classroom Cash® program recently donated $957.82 to Iowa Mennonite School and $4,422.64 to Mid-Prairie Community Schools. These funds will be used to support the programs and services which help to enhance student educational experiences.Pictured from left are Jalyn Fuhr and Gloria Hochstedler from Hills Bank and Trust Company presenting IMS Principal Steve Schrag with a Classroom ...
Jaime Carpenter, a longtime resident of Washington, has been hired as the assistant director for the Washington Chamber of Commerce. Jaime began her position on Dec.7, 2015.Jaime brings with her vast knowledge about the community and a commitment to helping with the long standing successful events that the Chamber of Commerce executes. Jaime has five years of experience working with adults with disabilities, ...
Rita Berry with Isaac of Bates City, Missouri, arrived at the home of her mother, Winifred Fritz, on Dec. 20.They were joined that evening by Rita's sister and niece, Mary and Joel Boatright, with Bridget Hollingsworth, of Fairfield.
The Washington 4-H County Council will host a 4-H skating party on Sunday, Jan. 17, from 1 ? 3:30 p.m. at the Wellman Skating Rink. The Skating Party is open to all 4-H?ers, families, and friends. Everyone is welcome to this countywide event. The is a cost to skate.Come, have fun, play games, and meet new friends at the 4-H skating Party. Contact the Washington County Extension Office, 319-653-4811, with any ...
AMES ? This fall, first-year Iowa State University student Macy Marek of Riverside was invited by ISU President Steven Leath to participate in the 2015-16 President?s Leadership Class. Marek majors in agricultural business and agricultural education.At the start of each school year, 30 first-year students are selected for the class on the basis of high school leadership experience, academic achievement, and ...
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