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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has developed the ?Preserve the Taste of Summer? program. This program includes both online lessons and a hands-on workshop focusing on home food preservation with the most current USDA-approved food preservation recommendations.?Preserve the Taste of Summer? is a comprehensive food preservation program offered for those 18 years or older. This program includes eight ...

Leta and Lauren Chalupa will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on June 3.Leta and Lauren still reside at their home at 708 East Jefferson Street in Washington.

Craig and Tina Montz will soon be welcoming home James Morgan and Rosalie Ruthea. They were born May 3 at the University weighing 3 pounds 14.5 oz and 3 pounds 1 oz. Big brother Lason is anxious to have them home. Grandparents are Avery and Carol Montz of Webster and Don and Sheryl Lewis of Washington.

The cluster parishes of St. Mary of the Assumption in Riverside; Holy Trinity in Richmond; and St. Joseph in Wellman cordially invite you to join them for a silver jubilee of the ordination to the priesthood for Rev. David Brownfield will be held Sunday, May 31.At 2 p.m. a solemn mass of Thanksgiving will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption in Riverside.From 4 to 7 p.m. an open house reception will be held at ...

Approximately 682 individuals participated in May graduation ceremonies at Iowa Western Community CollegeWashington resident Kaitlin L. Buchholz graduated and received an associate of science degree in general studies.

I am very much aware that summer does not officially begin until June 21st. But in the minds of all children and most parents, it begins at 1:11 pm on the last day of school (May 27) this year, so here we go. Many have already started planning another summer of family activities. It is always amazing to me how fast a summer schedule can fill up with activities. I know that this summer will be a wonderful opportuni...

Shelby Daisy, daughter of Jeff and Sandra Daisy of Arlington, Iowa.Kodey Salow, son of Todd and Vicky Salow of Washington.Kodey attended Mount Mercy University and is now attending Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He will graduate next summer 2016.Shelby graduated from Mount Mercy University with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and just finished her first year of teaching at ...

Nick and Rhonda Shelman of Washington are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Shelman, to Nolan Burke, son of Pat and Dianne Burke of Fairbank.Amanda is a 2010 graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Ag Business. She is employed at Chem Gro of Olds as a salesperson and teaches tumbling part time at Melissa?s Stairway to the Stars.Nolan is a 2010 graduate of Upper Iowa ...

Two dances and one lunch, with bingo, are planned during June at the Polishville Community Center.The first dance will be June 7, with the Jerry Beauchamp band of Eldora providing the music. Food will be sold beginning at 4:30 p.m., and dancing will be from 6-9 p.m.A lunch, with bingo, is planned June 10. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bingo will start at 12:30 p.m. Lunch and bingo events ...

We will certainly miss our longtime friend Catherine Mattes that attained the age of 100 years young. Halcyon House has been her home for the past 17 years. Catherine was a kind, quiet and sweet lady that always greeted you with a smile and an offering from her goody basket. Our sincere sympathy to the entire Mattes family from all her friends at Halcyon.Marilyn Davis has become a recent Halcyon House family ...

The Fairfield 7th grade volleyball team is pictured, from left, front row: manager Jenna Wickenkamp, Paige Carlson, Mia Ellis, Danae Drish, manager Devika Pharasi, manager Chloe Campbell; second row: Olivia Roberts, Jillian Dunlap, Blair Bowman, Jordan Brandt, Laurel Hilger, Alexis Jones, Bailey Travis, Hanna Harkins; back row: coach Ashley Flynn, Julia Fritz, Kara Jeffrey, Allison Godwin, Angel Samuelson, Rhylie ...

The Washington County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at the Washington Public Library. Harriet Jones of Columbus City will speak about Welsh heritage and local Welsh communities. The public is invited to attend.