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The Washington County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the courthouse.Items on the agenda include: a public hearing on an application for confinement feeding operation construction - Janden Ltd., Sec. 14 Washington Township, secondary roads department staffing, acknowledgment of confinement feeding operation construction - Janden Ltd., Sec. 14, Washington Township, fireworks ...

The Riverside City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17, at city hall.Items on the agenda include: stop signs and speed on St. Mary's Street, Riverside Ball Association, public hearing on rezoning of Cherry Lane lots, resolution to accept plans and design for Cherry Lane, resolution to set bid letting date of Sept. 8 for Cherry Lane, set prices on lots for Cherry Lane, resolution to set Sept. 3 as the ...

The Keota City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at city hall.Items on the agenda include: Keota Visioning Committee, pay estimate No. 3, draw No. 6 for water main project, public works report, police department report, professional service agreement for SRF sponsored project with HR Green, 2014/2015 financial report, resolution approving the urban revitalization plan for B and L Concrete, resolution ...

The annual Shalla reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Methodist Church, 11 East Second Street, in Riverside. The potluck dinner will begin at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

The Kalona City Council will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17, at city hall.Items on the agenda inlcude: a presentation from David Koser on the urban storm water assessment, final payment for No. 3 for Cornerstone Excavating Inc. for the sanitary sewer project in the amount of $19,214.20, cemetery deed for Larry Moeller, resolution No. 2015-M approving 2014-15 city street financial report, resolution establishing ...

4-H Safety and Education of Shooting Sports (SESS) is a youth development educational program that uses the skills and disciplines of shooting to assist young people and their adult volunteer leaders in gaining knowledge and developing life skills.? Learn safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment including sound decision making, self-discipline, and concentration? Promote the highest standards ...

The family of Ezra Gugel invites you to attend an open house to celebrate his 90th birthday Sunday, Aug. 23, 2 - 5 p.m. at Lending Hands in Washington. Cards can be sent in care of Ezra Gugel at 407 W. Main St., Wayland, IA 52654 if unable to attend.

Patricia Anderson was hostess to Chapter MX, P.E.O. in the Fellowship Hall of the United Christian Baptist Church in Kalona on Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Eleven members attended. President Marjorie Lins conducted the business meeting. Chaplain Kathleen Almelien gave devotions. Treasurer Barbara Liebe gave the financial report. Members of the Chapter are working with individuals on applications for Project Funds. ...

The family of Edith Trotter would like to host a card shower for her birthday on Aug. 31.Cards may reach her at 1015 S. Iowa Ave., No. 301, Washington, IA 52353.

If you have an interest in gardening and would like to volunteer in your community, consider joining the Iowa Master Gardener program. Whether you are a long-term veteran of gardening or a novice, you will find this training very informative.Washington County Extension is offering Master Gardener training classes from Sept. 17 through Nov. 17 on Tuesdays and several Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There ...

County Line Club met at the home of Betty Bean with 10 members present. Anita Davis, card committee, passed out gifts to members who had occasions in which to be remembered and ended up giving each member gifts. She also demonstrated how to propagate the plant presented to Kathy Bean.The meeting was brought to order by president Ginny Schuerman. Roll Call was answered by telling of a special memory of Maxine ...

Log Cabin Questers # 455 is celebrating its 45th anniversary, having been chartered in July 1970.The Log Cabin, from which the Washington County Chapter chose its name, was built in 1840 by Alexander Young. Originally standing four miles from the town of Washington, it served as a home, church, school, and meeting place for neighboring pioneers. By 1912, there were only two members of the Young family left. They ...