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On Maundy Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m., the Washington United Methodist Church will present a live re-enactment of the Lord?s Last Supper. All are invited. The church is located at 206 W. Second St.

Eleven members of Chapter DL of the National T.T.T. Society met March 9 at the home of Janet Peterson. Virginia Tschantz served as co-hostess for the meeting.President Lea Smothers called the meeting to order with members singing Sword of Gold. Minutes were approved as read. The treasurer's report was given and approved.Delegates and members of Chapter DL will attend the Iowa State T.T.T. Convention April 10-11 ...

Larry and Patty Escher of Winfield, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Escher, to Richard Brummel, son of Ken and Kay Brummel of Sheffield, Ill. An August 2015 wedding in Sheffield, Ill., is planned.

The Washington County Cattlemen?s Association (WCCA) will be sponsoring two programs for area youth.A $500 WCCA Scholarship will be awarded to an area graduating senior interested in furthering his or her schooling in an agricultural-related field. The application deadline is May 1, 2015.The WCCA is also sponsoring a Beef Queen and Princess. Any area girl between the ages of 14 and 18, interested in promoting ...

Fritz Conrad was so pleased to have his daughter, Carolyn and Dick Jacobs from Pace, Fla., in Washington for a visit. This special occasion was to help ?dad? celebrate his 95th birthday on March 24. The family enjoyed an outing to the Amanas and back for cake and ice cream.Larry Hysell traveled from Melbourne Beach, Fla., to visit area friends and relatives and especially to spend time with his mother, Anna ...

Environmental Health director Jennine Wolf has organized a new educational meeting on bed bugs. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 9, in the Washington County Conservation Center at Marr Park.One of the experts who will speak is Jeff Lipman of Lipman Law Firm in Clive. He is a nationally known expert on dealing with bed bugs and who is responsible for treating them.According to the law firm's ...

If you have ever had chickenpox, or been vaccinated for it, you are at risk for getting shingles ? a painful, blistering rash. This is because after the chickenpox clears, the virus stays in the body. If the virus reactivates, or wakes up, you could get shingles.Although shingles is much less contagious and itchy than chickenpox, it tends to cause more pain,? said board-certified dermatologist Daniela Kroshinsky,...

Washington County 4-H?ers in grades four, five and six are invited to attend Region 15 4-H Jr. Camp June 16-18 held at Crooked Creek Camp south of Washington.Youth will enjoy air conditioned nights with wall climbing, water sliding, fishing, archery, games, tie-dying, and team challenges during the day. Iowa, Keokuk, and Johnson county 4-H?ers will also attend, so it?s a perfect time to make new 4-H friends.Spac...

We?ve all heard that exercise is good for you. Did you know that it?s as true for older people as it is for any age group? You?re never too old to get moving, get stronger and improve your health.Fitting exercise and physical activity into your day can enhance your life in so many ways. Regular physical activity can improve your balance and boost or maintain your strength and fitness. It may also improve your ...

Brendan Loula, a former Washington resident working toward an advanced degree in ethnomusicology at the University of Wisconsin, will present a program on the music of Brazil focusing on the use of accordion and drums. All are encouraged to attend this free program on Monday, March 30, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. on the second floor of the Washington Library.

Washington County Extension will reshow both the Commercial and Confinement Manure Applicator Programs on Thursday, April 2, instead of April 3. These programs will be shown free of charge on this date. Applicators that need to schedule a reshow at any other time will be charged a per-person fee,The Commercial Manure Program (three hours in length) will be shown at 8:30 a.m. and the Confinement Manure Program ...

New Washington Community Schools Superintendent Jeff Dicks will be in Washington on Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31. There will be a reception open to the public at the High School Commons on Monday, March 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided and this will be open to the public.Dicks will attend the Washington School Improvement Advisory Meeting at Lincoln Elementary that evening, starting ...