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The June 14 meeting of the Franklin Cubs was held at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Gabe Greiner led the Pledge of Allegiance, opening the meeting. The 2015 club field trip was discussed. All upcoming fair setup and registration dates were announced and all fair rule books, T-shirts, and registration cards were distributed. The meeting was adjourned with the 4-H pledge led by Ben Schneider. Following the ...

The Washington County Hospital and Clinics Board of Trustees will meet at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 25, in the Robert Nicola Conference Room.Items on the agenda include: approving minutes from the last meeting, a report from the finance committee, personnel/credentials report, building survey, cardiology update, CEO report, review of meeting record, closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) peer review and closed ...

The Washington County Extension Office held a ?Scales and Tales? Day Camp on June 16 at New Dawn at Sunset in Washington. The day was full of fun and excitement, learning about amphibians and reptiles. Around 15 kindergarten and first graders attended the camp.The campers learned the differences between amphibians and reptiles and reviewed this knowledge with a scavenger hunt. They also felt the difference ...

Joel and Mary Boatright with Bridget Hollingsworth of Fairfield provided the evening meal of June 14 for her mother, Winifred Fritz.Winifred Fritz received word June 16 that Kevin Fritz, the nephew of her late husband, Bob, had died. Kevin was the son of Cletus and Beverly of Archbold, Ohio.David Smith of Clearbrook, Minn., vested his mother, Caryl Smith, on June 9. David and Caryl traveled to Clearbrook on ...

The Washington Park Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at city hall.Items on the agenda include the superintendent's report and discussing the application process for a new park superintendent.

The Columbus Junction City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, at city hall.Items on the agenda include: resolution No. 062415 ? adopting hazard mitigation update ? Staci Griffin, final reading of the vacant building registration ordinance, public input policy, council appointment, committee report and mayor's report.

Victor and Angela Fritz of Brighton will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1173 Spruce Avenue in Brighton.Victor and Angela Collum were married at St Mary?s Catholic Church in Fairfield on June 23, 1990.The event will be hosted by their children: Brianna, Allison, Susan, Thomas, Mary, John, and Hanna.

Des Moines ? Iowa College Aid has announced Macy Marek of Washington as a recipient of the 2015 Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes outstanding Iowa high school seniors who have actively participated in the Iowa State Fair and plan to attend an Iowa college or university.Marek will use the $1,000 scholarship to assist in her studies at Iowa State University where ...

The Washington City Council will have a special work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, in council chambers at 120 E. Main St.Items on the agenda include: discussion and consideration of resolution directing the sale of $2,335,000 of obligation capital loan notes, discussion and consideration of Main Street Washington request to have movies in Central Park, affirm appointments to Historic Preservation Commission...

This week is another week packed with activities at Washington Public Library. On Thursday, June 25, at 6 p.m. the library will be hosting Cowboy Randy?s Old West Show and Rope Tricks. This show is open to all ages and is sure to be entertaining for all who attend. Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl while you watch Randy Erwin perform his rope tricks.The next day, June 26, at 7 p.m. the library will host a ...

Cowboy Randy Erwin will be performing at the Washington Public Library on Thursday, June 25th at 6:00 p.m. The show will include, cowboy music, folklore and history, along with rope tricks. The event is free and open to the public.

The Mid-Prairie School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 22, in the high school library.Items on the agenda include: a presentation about the indoor practice facility, changes to student and parent handbooks, personnel sharing agreement with Williamsburg, athletic activity passes and work session reviewing board policies on student fundraising and booster group fundraising.