Community

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Robert McConnell, will perform a concert at 2 p.m. at the Ss. Peter and Paul Historical Catholic Church in rural Harper on Sunday, Dec. 6.This is the third year it has been offered and the participation is growing every year as word spreads. The church itself is 117 years old and is on the national register of historical places. It was rescued ...

The United Church of Crawfordsville will have a Thanksgiving Eve service at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25.

The Winter seasons can be great for indoor home improvement projects, and 10 Washington County 4-H'ers from across the county learned new painting skills and techniques for their future home improvement projects on Saturday, Nov. 14, at a local business in Washington.4-H?ers learned about the benefits of using chalk paint, whether it be for furniture, frames, glass, metal or outdoor items. They were able to ...

Norbert and Marie Hammes of Fairfield will be celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary Thursday.They were married Nov. 28, 1940, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota.The couple has seven children, 16 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.Their children would like to honor them with a card shower. Cards can be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Hammes at 3002 Adams Lane Apt. B, Fairfield 52556.

The Little Hawk Clover Kid Club met in November for an evening of community service and giving to those in need. They had several service project stations going throughout the night for the 20 members to participate in.The group spent some time defining community service and ways to help those in need. As a group they brought donations for the Ronald McDonald House, made fleece scarves to donate to Mid-Prairie ...

Ta-Dah! The mural is finished on our building! We are thankful for the opportunity to show it off in the form of an Alive After Five on Nov. 24. Actually, a little before 5 p.m. since the dark comes early. Ribbon cutting will begin at 4:45 with the Chamber Ambassadors and Erin Rappleye, the artist. We then invite you inside for refreshments and entertainment. It may be your first alley party, but hopefully not ...

AMES ? With the holiday season approaching fast, many families choose to use evergreen trees to make their homes more festive. Evergreens are popularly used as Christmas trees in many people?s homes. However, they have purpose beyond the holiday season. After Christmas, instead of throwing the evergreen tree away, plant it instead.Here are some tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturist...

Changes in health insurance raise many questions for consumers. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a FREE online workshop on Tuesday, Dec.1, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Smart Choice Health Insurance Education program is research-based, nonpolitical and noncommercial, and will equip consumers with tools they need to make the best possible decision when choosing health insurance plans for themselves ...

The Washington Municipal Band will have its winter concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 29, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1226 E. Washington St., Washington.

The United Church Women met at the United Church of Crawfordsville at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2015, with 11 ladies, guest AmySara Richardson and Pastor Jason present.The meditation was presented by Debbie Lowe and titled "Give Thanks" and "Autumn Prayer." President Deb called the meeting to order and everyone read the UCW Opening Creed together. Secretary Billie Jo Rose read the minutes of the Oct. 13 meeting and ...

We are entering into the Season of Giving 2015!!!! I am sure that you realize that once we celebrate Halloween. We enter into a season that you can?t find anywhere else during the calendar year. I read recently that we as Americans giving approximately 70 percent of our year giving to charities and non-profits organization during the final three months of the year. Now, I know that a large percent of the reason ...

Ben Greiner from Oklahoma traveled to Iowa spending time with his mother, Lois Greiner, and other family members. He also attended the outside wrestling with friends at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Only in Iowa could you attend an outdoor wrestling event in November.Carl Schmidt?s recent guests were his sister, Marie Gallagher and brother Leroy and wife Judy, from Wisconsin. They stayed in the Halcyon House ...