The Mid-Prairie School Board will meet in a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 23, in the high school library.The only item on the agenda is approving a public hearing date and advertisement seeking bids for the indoor practice facility.
Trojans welcome Chiefs tonightThe Fairfield girls? and boys? basketball teams will host Senior Night tonight when the Keokuk Chiefs come to Fairfield.For these teams, these Southeast Conference matchups are vital games. The Fairfield girls (10-8, 2-4 SEC) are seeking a win so they can still finish .500 in the conference, while Keokuk (13-5, 5-1 SEC) is currently trying to stay ahead of Mt. Pleasant and earn a ...
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) ? Penn State was on a pretty good roll until it ran into Iowa's zone defense.The Hawkeyes, behind the triple-double of Samantha Logic and 24 points from freshman Ally Disterhoft, snapped the ninth-ranked Lady Lions' six-game winning streak, 73-70 on Thursday night."Iowa did a good job of packing into the paint and making us shoot jump shots," said Ariel Edwards, who had 16 points for ...
Washington County Clover Kid third graders had their time in the show ring on Tuesday. For the twelfth year, Washington County 4-H Clover Kids had the opportunity to learn more about the sheep project through a special mentoring program which then gives them their very own County Fair Sheep Class.Interested third grade Clover Kids were paired with older 4-H sheep project members. The Clover Kids and mentors met ...
The U.C.W. met at the United Church of Crawfordsville on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at 2 p.m. with 13 members present.Clarissa Malmberg presented the meditation "Give Thanks" from Max Lucado and also "Take Your Needs to God" by Jennifer Kennedy Dean.President Debbie Lowe called the meeting to order and everyone read together the U.C.W. Opening Creed.The minutes of the May 12, 2015, meeting were read by secretary ...
Washington County Riverboat Foundation (WCRF) is now taking applications to fill three directors? positions. The directors' terms will expire Jan. 1, 2019. The application is now online at ~The board will accept applications from anyone who lives or works in Washington County. However, WCRF?s main emphasis on director openings will be a Wellman area resident, a Riverside area resident and a Brighton area ...
The 83rd Annual Kleese Reunion was held July 19 at the West Chester Heritage Center in West Chester.Secretary Ruth Maddalozzo welcomed and assembled and Terry Griffith asked the blessing before the 12:30 Cooperative Meal.Minutes of the previous reunion were read and approved. Patricia Dusenbery, Kleese Family Historian reported 1 marriage, 7 births, and 2 deaths during the past year. Patricia Dusenbery was the ...
The Washington County Public Health Department is starting a vaccination alliance with health care providers in the county."It's a new group that we're pulling together and it's going to be pharmacists in the county and someone from all of the doctors' offices," said Washington County Public Health nurse Lynn Fisher, "and eventually we think we'll expand it to school nurses as well."The idea to form a vaccinatio...
The 96th annual Sheetz/Sheets Reunion will be held Sunday, July 26, at Lagos Acres Country Club in Keota. A potluck dinner will be held at 12 noon in the clubhouse. Golfing and swimming and visiting will be the afternoon activities.
Heat shimmers off of the asphalt, and the smell of manure stings in the air, for once not only welcome but invited. After all, it is summer in Iowa. The county fair is the pinnacle of summer. In Iowa, the fair means 4-H projects, deep-fried food, animal shows, queen contests and other fantastic displays. For those participating in 4-H Club and FFA, it?s the fruits of their labors, and for the rest of us well, ...
4-H Clover Kids showcased their gardening projects Monday, July 20, at the Washington County Fair. Eight Clover Kids participated in the Great Gardeners Fest sharing their potted plants.There was a variety of plants ranging from petunias to zucchini. They recorded growth since June and shared that information at the Lions Club Stage Monday evening. Plants will be on display this week Tuesday through Thursday ...
The afternoon of July 10, Rita Berry with Megan of Bates City, Mo., arrived at the home of her mother, Winifred Fritz. They attended the wedding rehearsal supper for Tony Fritz, Winifred?s son, and Lynn Andreas. It was held at Tony?s home. They also attended the wedding on July 11 at St. James Catholic Church in Washington.Sunday, the newlyweds were at Winifred?s home. They were joined by Tony?s sisters, Rita, ...
Tuesday Coffee Club met at the home of Charlotte Magdefrau on Tuesday, July 7, for a morning brunch. Fifteen members were in attendance. Following a wonderful breakfast casserole, rolls and fruit prepared by the hostess, a morning of visiting was enjoyed by all. Sharon Niffenegger contributed to the brunch with garden fresh cucumber , cheese and cracker snacks.The next meeting will be a 11:30 a.m. lunch at the ...
A congregate meal is planned for Thursday, July 23, at St. Joseph Church in East Pleasant Plain. The dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The menu includes ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, sweet corn, salad bar, beverage, bread, pie and cream puffs.Bingo will be played after the meal. An elevator is available, and all ages are welcome.
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