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The Washington, Iowa Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) met on Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at the City of Washington Municipal Airport with Patty Roe as hostess. Rose Ellen Stelton was introduced as a new member. Newly elected President Millie Youngquist conducted the business meeting. Youngquist began by sharing a thank you note from the WRAP Center students for AAUW?s role in providing career ...

Walnut Women?s Club met at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at Kirkwood Community College in Washington, with seven members attending. Guest speaker was Tera Pickens, director of the college, and the program was a tour of the school.The next meeting will be held on Oct. 8 at the home of JoAnn Roth. Members are asked to bring an item and the recipe to exchange, and $5 for the Christmas exchange.

From 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, a fashion show displaying time period clothing through the 1950s will be held at Conger House.Conger House volunteer Dani Kane said the Southeast Iowa Folk and Acoustic Club will be performing at the event. She said the group will be dressed in authentic Civil War regalia. She said Conger House is open every third Sunday of the month from June through October and the volunteers had ...

Washington Middle School will have parent teacher conferences Thursday, Sept. 24, from 4:30 to 8 p.m.Parents are asked to enter through the south gym doors as teachers will be conferencing with parents in the gym. Midterm grade reports will be available and parents are encouraged to take the time to visit with all of their child's teachers.Mr. Six will available to answer any parent questions regarding PowerScho...

In the picture are Main Street representatives with Washington County Auditor Dan Widmer and Supervisor Bob Yoder at the Washington County Courthouse?s west entrance. The sweep was held to celebrate the newly renovated west entrance and handicap accessible sidewalk.

Washington Community High School teachers and administration welcome all parents/guardians to parent/teacher conferences Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 3:30 to 7 p.m.The conferences will be held in the high school common area.Student schedules, midterm grades and Schoology parent access codes will be made available at that time. Parents and guardians are encouraged to visit with each teacher listed on the student's ...

The Ambassador's Club from the Washington Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at RePurpose It on Sept. 3. This was the one-year anniversary for the business, which has expanded to offer Annie Sloan Chalk Paints and "how-to" classes using the product.

On Sunday, Sept. 20, the 39th annual Open House will be held at the Keokuk County Historical Society building at the corner of East and Elm Street in Sigourney from 1 to 4 p.m. Doug Wilson of Knoxville will give the program on coal mining at 2 p.m. He will speak and share pictures about the Muchakinock Coal Mining Camp, south of Oskaloosa. The Stone House will be open from 3 to 4 p.m. at 321 N. Shuffleton in ...

The Krony Krew Club met Sept. 9 at the home of Liz Gegner. Guests were Carolyn Christner of Wayland and Elaine Watson of Richland. Bridge was played at two tables. Winners were Sarah Robison, Kathryn Dickinson and Carolyn Christner. Their next meeting will be held on Sept. 23 at the home of Sarah Robison.Winifred Fritz enjoyed the company of her daughter, Mary and Joel Boatright of Fairfield, and grandson J.D. ...

We make dozens of decisions every day. When it comes to deciding what to eat and feed our families, it can be a lot easier than you might think to make smart, healthy choices. It takes just a little planning.The food we put into our bodies is our fuel. It provides us with nutrients?the vitamins, minerals, and other compounds our bodies need to function and thrive. Research shows that good food choices are ...

Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues??Welcome to Medicare? is for you! This two-hour seminar offered by the Washington County Hospital and Clinics SHIIP counselors, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. The seminar will be held at ...

The Land Use and Planning Commission for Washington County will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Washington County Courthouse.The purpose of this meeting is to review the proposed urban renewal plan for the Washington County Hospital Urban Renewal Area.