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The Trojan boys did not quite dominate the opposition Monday as their classmates did next door on the softball diamond, but the baseball team still earned a sweep against the Panthers of Mount Pleasant. GAME 1TROJANS 5, PANTHERS 4The Trojans led 5-1 after three innings. Mount Pleasant made the game interesting with two runs in the sixth and another in the seventh but ultimately the rally fell short.Jordan ...

A variety of activities and events have had us ?hopping? here at Parkview Home in Wayland, throughout the month of April! I?ll highlight just a few of the things that kept us busy.We had an Easter visit with Emily Chapman of Loveland, Colo. She is the 8-year-old great-granddaughter of Marie Lowe. Emily made Easter cards for every resident here and had special Easter treats, also. Marie had an Easter get-together ...

The May 4 meeting of Chapter MX, P.E.O., was held at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Kathy Hunt. Fifteen members attended. President Marjorie Lins conducted the business meeting. Chaplain Lynda Miksch gave devotions. Treasurer Barbara Liebe gave the financial report.A new member was initiated. The president read the proposed amendments that will be voted on at the state convention. The Chapter will have a book sale at ...

Sacha Club met April 27 at Mary Marr Lodge in Marr Park. Park Ranger Mark Even gave an interesting talk about the park improvements this past year and what is planned for next year. He said that user fees will fund improvments.President Karen Megchelsen led the business meeting. Roll call was to name a camping experience. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were approved. Reports on the Easter Egg Hunt were ...

The United Presbyterian Home sponsored a Senior Spelling Bee on Friday, May 1, 2015 as they continue their efforts to support the Longest Day Fundraiser to end Alzheimer's. Contestants included Connie Bauer, Pat Dusenbery, Julia Gamon, Dick Hendrickson, Del Henningfield, Joyce Huff, Pat Jenkins, Melva Mineart, Lois Swank, Dorothy White, Audra Williams and Ruth Zehr. Participants finished 11 rounds, spelling 61 ...

Curt Mayer (right), president of the Kiwanis AMers, presents a $2,500 check to Aaron Six, Washington Middle School administrator, for the school?s Traditions and Tomorrow program. This is the third and final installment donated over three years to the program.

The World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute at Iowa State University brought together over 250 high school students from 123 different high schools from across Iowa to explore critical global issues and academic and career paths in STEM fields. The Iowa Youth Institute has been referred to as the most significant event to inspire Iowa high school students to focus on the global issues in STEM.WACO High School ...

The West Chester Alumni Association will meet at the Heritage Building for a potluck dinner at 12:30 p.m., June 7, 2015. All alumni, former students, teachers, employees and friends of the West Chester School and community are encouraged and invited to attend. You are asked to bring a dish or two to share and your own table service. Drinks will be provided by the West Chester Heritage Board.If you have questions,...

The Fairfield Trojan softball team never allowed a run in its doubleheader against Cardinal Wednesday.The Trojans won the first game, 7-0. The Comets were blanked once again in game 2, 4-0.Trojan head coach Bob Bradfield said Cardinal is normally a good-hitting team that is difficult to keep off the scoreboard. The fact Fairfield shut out the Comets in two games is a testament to Trojans? pitching and defense, ...

PACKWOOD ? Pekin?s softball game against Louisa-Muscatine Tuesday lasted only an hour, but the Panthers used the time wisely as they put up 17 runs on the scoreboard in just two innings at the bat.The Panthers scored eight runs in the first and nine in the second. The Louisa-Muscatine Falcons never got on track as they put up goose eggs in all three innings in which they batted. The game was called after 2.5 ...

Tuesday Coffee Club enjoyed lunch at Taste Of China on May 5, with Judy Donaldson as hostess. Fourteen members attended. Dorothy Weber told about her recent birthday party celebration and thanked those who were able to attend and she also said thanks for the many nice cards she received. Bess Llewellyn expressed her thanks for the memorial given by the club in honor of her husband, Leonard Llewellyn. Most members ...

Emily Behr and Alex Klopfenstein are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.Emily is the daughter of Michael and Julie Behr of Algona. She is a 2008 graduate of Bishop Garrigan High School. She received her bachelor?s degree in public relations and communications from the University of Northern Iowa in 2012. She is employed at Modine Manufacturing in Washington as an inventory specialist.Alex ...