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Dale and Patricia Bruegge, of Washington, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 4.Their children Debi, Dan, and Denise, along with their families would like to invite you to honor them with a card shower.Cards may be sent to: Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bruegge, P.O. Box 501, Washington, IA 52353.

AMES ? Ten Iowa communities have been selected to participate in the Iowa?s Living Roadways Community Visioning Program in 2016.The award-winning program integrates technical landscape planning and design techniques with sustainable community action to assist community leaders and volunteers in making sound and meaningful decisions about the local landscape.The 2016 visioning communities are Carlisle, Colfax, ...

Bob Ross, of Washington, will be honored for his 90th birthday with an open house from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, in the United Presbyterian Home's new dining room in Washington.Friends and family are invited to attend. If unable to attend a card or phone call would be welcomed.

Winifred Fritz of Brighton enjoyed the evening meal Nov. 22 provided by her children Mary and Joel Boatright with Bridget Hollingsworth of Fairfield and Lynn Fritz of Brighton.Travis Remington of Tennessee came to Iowa Nov. 9 through Nov. 20. His mother, Pat Remington, spent time with him visiting friends, his sisters, aunt and nephews.

The Green Acres 4-H Club of Washington County met on Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Washington County 4-H Building. Eleven members were present.President Ellie Todd led the meeting. Maggie Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was ?What is your favorite food for Thanksgiving??The secretary?s minutes were read by Sophie Bell and approved by Bailey Rees. Zoe Dennler seconded them. Ellie Bell gave the treasurer?s ...

Pictured above are members from The Washington FFA chapter, who competed in the Kirkwood Livestock Judging Contest in Cedar Rapids on Oct. 6.

First annual Christmas Tree - Cookie Walk will be held at Bethel Mennonite Church, which is three miles north of Wayland, on Dec. 9, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Come and go anytime during that time. A canned good will get you into the event, and will be donated to the WACO backpack program and The Fellowship Cup Pantry.Come and see the beautiful and creative decorated Christmas trees and pick out a plate of cookies to ...

Junior Jedis are welcome to attend Star Wars Extravaganza Monday, Dec. 7, from 4 - 5 p.m., at the Washington Public Library. This event is free for third-through sixth-graders, no registration required. Join us for an hour of Star Wars themed games and activities. Junior Jedis are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Star Wars character.Don?t worry, the library didn?t leave out the teens and adults. They ...

The Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the library.The program will be given by Mary Levy titled "Conger Family History."Everyone is welcome to attend.

Cottage residents trotted through the first snowdrifts of the season to share in their potluck meal on Monday evening. Chili was on the menu and a welcomed comfort food for the cold and windy weather. Hosts for the dinner were Merrill and Ann Mason, John and Gerry Sproule, and Lois Swank. Ted Stewart and Gwen Ying led the group in singing a couple of songs with a thankful spirit. They also sang Happy Birthday to ...

4-H and FFA beef project members are reminded of the Market Beef Weigh-In to be held Saturday, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m. ? 11:30 a.m. at the Kalona Sale Barn.Ten calves may be weighed in for the county fair and out-of-county events. Washington County Fair Market Beef classes include purebred steers, crossbred steers, produce steers (produce of heifer or cow project in a previous year project), returning bucket bottle ...

The regular meeting of P.E.O. Chapter J was held at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, at the home of Debbie Leith with Leslie Paul and Katie Lujan as co-hostesses.President Sara Bartlett called the meeting to order. Treasurer Debbie Leith reported that dues for 2016 may now be paid.Special committee reports consisted of Donna Orris reporting on her visits to members unable to attend meetings. President Bartlett thanked the ...