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Iowa?s dairy farmers deliver a wholesome and nutritious supply of milk and dairy products every day. June, National Dairy Month, is the perfect time to celebrate their contribution to human health and the state?s economy. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and dairy partners want Iowans to learn about dairy farming first-hand at open houses scheduled around the state.?Our goal is to create an understand...

The Washington FFA Chapter held Food For America at Lincoln Elementary on May 5. Jade Wells (daughter of Tim and Joni Wells), Lindsay Crawford (daughter of Rodger and Lisa Crawford) and Kylee Porter (daughter of Steve and Tammy Porter) took pizza to the third-graders and talked about the different ingredients that are used to make pizza and where they come from. The students had a great time and were well-educated...

Entries are wanted for the Open Class Division of the Washington County Fair. There are numerous classes of hobbies ? art and photography, all crafts, all types of needlework and quilts, woodworking, culinary, flowers, vegetables, and plants as well as dried arrangements. The largest vegetable contest will be held again this year. These entries can be brought to the old schoolhouse building on the fairgrounds on ...

The Washington FFA Chapter went to Lincoln Elementary on Friday, May 15, to teach younger students about the importance of staying safe on the farm. Wil Marek (son of Brad and Mary Sue Marek), Brad and Karlton Skubal (sons of Dave and Karolyn Skubal), Travis Friese (son of Dennis and Angie Friese), Caleb Hora (son of Jolynn and Kevin Hora), Colton Twinam (son of Lane and Paulette, Macy and Makenzi Marek (daughter ...

Lee and Karen Schafer of Brighton will celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary with a Card Shower. The Schafers were married on June 13, 1960, in Leon. Lee and Karen have farmed in the Brighton area their entire married life and have both been active in numerous clubs and organizations.They are the parents of Deb (Tim) Jesina of North Liberty, and Amy Schafer of Urbandale, plus two grandchildren. They plan on a ...

Friends of the Washington Early Learning Center will be hosting two public forums to present a PowerPoint presentation on the upcoming bond vote for the new preschool. Stewart principal Adam Miller, and committee members will be at the United Presbyterian Home's main dining hall at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, and at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 4, in the Halcyon House's game room.An open house will also be held in ...

The Riverside City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in council chambers at city hall, 60 Greene St.Items on the agenda include: proposal for computer and video equipment, MMS - general engineering, public hearing on the adoption of a franchise fee and amendment of franchise ordinance, amending the fire department ordinance, fire department discussion with the city attorney, resolution for setting ...

The Brighton City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Brighton City Hall, 100 East Washington St.Items on the agenda include: second reading of ordinance 15-01, English Rivers Outfitters Rally, maintenance update, property line review for Steve and Rose Jaynes and BJ's Stop off, attorney update, nuisances, building/fence permit approval, project list review, supervisor - public works employees, 90 ...

The Washington City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, in council chambers at 120 E. Main St.Items on the agenda include: consent agenda items, a special presentation on an update of the nuisance abatement, discussion and consideration of an appointment to the airport commission - Joe Harvey, discussion and consideration of an appointment to the board of adjustment - John Greener, designation of ...

The May 20 meeting of Wednesday Study Club was a tour of several interesting places in the Kalona area. Twelve ladies went on the tour.Places visited were: Community Country Store, Southwest Valley Poultry and Greenhouse, Creative Wood and Gifts, Golden Delight Bakery, Community Country Store Annex and Stringtown Grocery.A delicious dinner was enjoyed at the country home of Warren and Ila Miller.Several ...

The following students were named to the spring 2015 Central College dean's list:Bailey Anderson of WashingtonJessica Butters of KalonaWhitney Christiansen of WellmanSeth Eash of KalonaJasmine Fugate of WellmanJossie Harland of West ChesterArissa Marine of WellmanBridget Miller of KalonaKeri Murphy of WashingtonThe honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on ...

Pat Stout was hostess to Fleur-de-Lis Club members on Thursday, May 28, at 11:30 a.m. The group met at the Panda Palace Chinese restaurant for lunch in Washington. Following lunch and catch ? up conversation, a short business meeting was led by President, Nancy Kimmel. Roll call was answered with members telling of memories of their high school graduation and their kid?s graduations which stimulated lots of ...