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Washington County Right to Life will not hold its regular monthly meeting next week because of summer schedules. The public is invited to any and all meetings, typically on the first Tuesday of every calendar month at 7 p.m. at the Washington Public Library. The Aug. 4 meeting will not be held; All are invited to the Sept. 1 meeting.

The Washington County Historical Society executive board met at 9:10 a.m., July 23, 2015, at Conger House in Washington. Ferd Marie was presiding officer. Eight members attended.Mike Kramme announced that the Society had received a $2,000 mini grant from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation. Danielle Kane said that the ice cream social had been a success. Vic Thompson said that the open house of Red Brick ...

Fifty people and about 60 dogs got together Saturday at the 14th annual Yorkie Stock Party held at the home of Chris Wells in Washington. Jackie Wells said people and dogs arrived from Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee, Florida, Missouri, and all over Iowa.Wells told of one little dog named Finn who came from a puppy mill. He had ear mites, heart problems, a tumor on one testicle and bad teeth. A veterinarian ...

Ainsworth ? Ahoy there, matey. Up for an adventure on the high prairie? Then take advantage of the opportunity to explore the nooks and crannies of Marr Park. A Treasure Seekers program, sponsored by the Washington County Conservation Board, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1. Find your treasure map anytime between 9 and 10a.m. at the Mary Marr Lodge in Marr Park to begin your search.Whether you?re out to sharpen ...

Pam (Farrell) and Bob Shelman were married Aug. 8, 1965, at First Christian Church in Washington.They will be celebrating their 50th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 8, with their family including: son, John and fiancee Raquel Guitierrez of Mesa, Ariz.; daughter, Jean and husband Jeff McMeekin of Laurel; three grandchildren and extended family.

The Washington City Council will meet in a special work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at 115 W. Washington St.Items on the agenda include: discussion and consideration of cemetery rates, discussion and consideration of fall cleanup, police department report, city administrator report and city attorney report.

Derek and Tiffany Greiner of Keota are excited to announce the birth of their son. Tommy Henry was born June 29, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.Tommy weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. Tommy was welcomed by his brother Jack, and sisters Emma and Anna.Grandparents are Lael and Penny Stout of Washington and Marlie Greiner of Keota.Great-grandparents are Pete and Sandra Gerot of Riverside ...

Shaila Davis, resident of Washington and daughter of Duane and Susan Davis, is at Camp Courageous of Iowa July 26-31. E-mail her a greeting addressed to: Campers@campcourageous.org Subject: Shaila Davis.Or mail to: Shaila DavisCamp Courageous of IowaP.O. Box 418Monticello, IA. 52310

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the courthouse.Items on the agenda include: letter of support for 2016 RAGBRAI overnight stay in Washington, secondary road use permit application from Iowa City Cycling Club, Ordinance 15-1 regarding readopting the existing Code of Ordinances of Washington County, personnel change request - sheriff and Iowa DOT Federal-Aid ...

The Washington County Public Health building and finance committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, in the boardroom at West Chester Savings Bank in Washington.Items on the agenda include: Board of Supervisors carry over request, Board of Supervisors work session request, educational marketing plan,referendum date, public comment period and scheduling the next meeting time and date.

The Marion Avenue Baptist Church of Washington will once again sponsor its 22nd annual rodeo. This entire event is free of charge!The rodeo will take place at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 2. Events begin at 11 a.m.This year, the activities include free pony rides for kids, a full-scale rodeo, and a one-of-a-kind Western style concert/service. A free lunch-to-go is also provided for ...

The Communications Board will meet at 7:15 p.m. at Monday, July 27, at 120 E. Main Street in Washington.Items on the agenda include: approval of agenda, approval of minutes last meeting, approval of claims, committee reports, new business, personnel change requests and scheduling the next meeting date and time.