Community

Thirteen attended the 11:30 a.m. luncheon of the Wyman Community Clubon Monday, Nov. 2, at the Frontier in Washington. Those attending were Robert and Lucille Humphreys, Margaret Patterson, Ruth Erwin, Frieda Finke and Billie Jo Rose of Crawfordsville; Vivan and Eileen Jennings of Columbus Junction; Wilma Vosburg of Grinnell, Ruth Johnston of Ainsworth and Audrey Finke, Jane Kaczinski and Peggy Buffington of ...

Hannah Rich and Spencer Shepherd were united in marriage on July 24, 2015, in an outdoor ceremony at Prairie Moon Winery in Ames. The ceremony was officiated by Jaron Rosien, friend of the couple, of Washington.Hannah is the daughter of Brett and Sue Rich of Washington and the granddaughter of Bill and Clarabell Vittetoe and Ron and Sandy Rich, all of Washington. Spencer is the son of Mike and Suzi Shepherd of ...

Bob and Gwen Etter of Sigourney are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Katherine Rachel, to Tyler Anthony Sheets, son of Mark and Diane Sheets of Keota.Katie is a 2008 graduate of Sigourney High School, a 2012 graduate of Luther College, and will graduate from Palmer College of Chiropractic in February 2016, with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.Tyler is a 2006 graduate ...

Alice Rademaker celebrated her 101st birthday on Saturday with her family, Ann and Gary Churchill along with their daughters, Heather Weaverling and Lindsay Westemeier and families from Ankeny. They had a family dinner in the Day Lounge. The celebrant was serenaded 101 times with the Happy Birthday song on Monday, the day of her actual birth date. With her quirky humor, she feels blessed to be able to sit up and ...

Walnut Women?s Club met at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 5, 2015, for a family soup supper at the home of Maurice and Kate Pacha. Host was Kate Pacha, and co-hosts were Joyce Letts and Carolyn Bollman.Barb Lukavsky was presiding officer. Nine members and husbands attended. Roll call was answered to ?A Favorite Fall Food.?The next meeting will be at 7 p.m., Dec. 10, at the home of Susan Pacha. Members are asked to bring a ...

The Central Park Community Center held its monthly meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 10, with nine members present. The meeting was conducted by president Max Cousins.Treasurer Barb Nelson gave the treasurer?s report. Nancy Kimmel read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved.It was noted to have an entry in the lighted Christmas parade on Friday, Nov. 27. There will be no Bingo on Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day. ...

Winifred Fritz was visited by her grandson, J.D. Hollingsworth of Packwood, on Nov. 1. Mary and Joel Boatright of Fairfield joined her mother and her son, providing the evening meal. Tony and Lynn Fritz of Brighton also enjoyed the evening meal at his mother?s home.Jason Roberts attended a surprise birthday party for a friend on Oct. 30. Tammy Hesseltine was surprised by approximately 20 guests from communities ...

Milo Luers, of Washington, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Nov. 27 from 2 to 7 p.m. at his childhood home, which is the residence of his grandson Will's family located on 145th Street near Keota.Family and friends are invited to the event hosted by his son and daughter Edwin Luers and Lu Ann Pack and their families.

The family of Jeane Fry is hosting an Open House for her 90th birthday on Nov. 22, at the Pleasantview Home Friendship Center from 2 - 4 p.m. Jeane was born on Nov. 29, 1925, in rural Brighton and was the youngest of nine children.Cards may be sent to Jeane Fry, PO Box 741, Kalona, IA 52247.

Winifred Fritz was visited by her grandson, J.D. Hollingsworth of Packwood, on Nov. 1. Mary and Joel Boatright of Fairfield joined her mother and her son, providing the evening meal. Tony and Lynn Fritz of Brighton also enjoyed the evening meal at his mother?s home.Jason Roberts attended a surprise birthday party for a friend on Oct. 30. Tammy Hesseltine was surprised by approximately 20 guests from communities ...

The Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are teaming up to provide training for pork producers and others who need certification in the Pork Quality Assurance Plus© (PQA Plus©) program. One certification session has been set for Nov. 23, in Washington County.Washington County administrative assistant Nancy Adrian said the session will be held at the Washington County ...

Norma Stutzman was hostess to seven Log Cabin Questers on Nov. 5, at the Kalona Bakery.President Sheila Gerot conducted the business meeting. The meeting opened with the Quester Invocation. Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by secretary Nancy Schmidt. Norma Stutzman gave the treasurer?s report, noting that monies are still being held in the special account. The group could apply for a grant ...