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Patients and health care providers share a very personal relationship. Doctors need to know a lot about you, your family, and your lifestyle to give you the best medical care. And you need to speak up and share your concerns and questions. Clear and honest communication between you and your physician can help you both make smart choices about your health.Begin with some preparation. Before your health exam, make ...

The Washington High School Class of 1970 will have their 45th reunion June 19 - 20.On Friday, June 19, classmates can reconnect with a reacquainted reception at Lebowski's Rock N' Bowl beginning at 5:30 p.m.On Saturday, June 20, reunion events begin at 9 a.m. with a coffee hour at Dodici's Shop on the east side of the square. At 6 p.m. a social hour will be held at Lebowski's Rock N' Bowl. At 6:30 p.m. a class ...

Post 29 American Legion met at its regular date with Ron Brock commanding. A report regarding finances and membership was given by Jim Peterson, Adjutant. Reports were heard on the recent Memorial day activities which included programs at the UP and Halcyon homes, flag raising at the Post Office, programs at the Crooked creek bridge and the High School which approximately 400 people attended. There were 864 flags ...

The deadline to preregister for the June 30, 2015 special school election to be held in the Washington Community School District is Friday, June 19, at 5 p.m. The worry-free postmark deadline for registration forms submitted by mail would be Monday, June 15. Alternatively, any person who is eligible to vote may register in person on election day by completing a voter registration application, making written oath, ...

Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms summer field days begin June 23 with a variety of topics focused on crop production.Anyone is welcome to attend Iowa State field days, which take place rain or shine.Field day topics cover corn and soybean production, including insect and weed management, soil fertility, tillage systems, water quality, planting dates, crop population, manure management and ...

The Washington County Conservation Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, in the conservation education center at Marr Park.Items on the agenda include: financial report and review, project updates with potential action on the conservation education center roofing project, conservation education center hallway pictures, conservation education center security door, Ainsworth to Marr Park Trail amenities, ...

Pictured above are members of the Washington Tree Committee handing out 100 Bur oak seedlings 18 to 24 inches in height in Central Park Thursday evening as part of the Summer Classic.

Report cards and Iowa Assessment scores are ready at Washington Middle School. They can be picked up in the office during regular office hours from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. until June 24.Questions can be directed to the middle school office at 653-5414.

Over the course of spring semester, Iowa State University students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences took their learning outside the classroom and into a totally hands-on environment. The students traveled to places like Argentina, Brazil and Costa Rica over Spring Break, and to St. John for the semester, to learn more about chosen areas of study.Alexandra Marek of Riverside, majoring in Agriculture...

Washington County 4-H/FFA members, leaders, and parents are reminded of the July 1 fair entry deadline. Items due July 1 include: communications entries, Pride of Iowa entries, ?Surprise Design? Flower Arrangement Class Registration, Blue livestock entry cards and livestock stall fees, Fair member entry fees, Pet project records and State Fair livestock entries and fees.All of this information will come from 4-H ...

The Columbus Junction City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at city hall.Items on the agenda include: second reading of vacant building registration ordinance, final reading of water suspension ordinance, final reading of suspension of solid waste service amendment, appointment of special election for council vacancy, resolution No. 061015 hazard mitigation update, committee reports and mayor's ...

The 2015 ?Festival of Talents? is now accepting applications for the variety show to be held Wednesday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m. during the Washington County Fair (held at the Washington Community Center, located on the north side of the fairgrounds). The performers will be divided into two age divisions: Sprouts, 2 to 12 years of age; and seniors, 13 through 21 years of age. Winners will be chosen in each age ...