Community

A women?s dinner was held Tuesday evening, Feb. 3, to give parishoners at St. James the chance for fellowship. A men?s dinner was held in December. Over 80 people attended the event. Gathering around a table were, from left, Jolisa Weidner, Connie Goodwin, Linda Gonshorowski, the Rev. Bernie Weir, Jane Zeck, Carol Powell.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will offer manure applicator certification workshops for dry/solid manure operators. The workshop meets manure applicator certification requirements for both confinement site manure applicators and commercial manure applicators who primarily apply dry or solid manure. The workshop will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. ...

PLEASANTVILLE ? Cardinal pushed two wrestlers through to the state tournament, and Pekin and Van Buren qualified one wrestler each at Saturday?s district tournament in Pleasantville.Cardinal 113-pound junior Ryan Cale won a district title and senior teammate Dustin Miller placed second at 182 pounds to advance to state. Pekin senior Austyn Vogel won a district title to qualify at 152 pounds, and Van Buren will ...

Jacey Dehogues of Kalona was named to the fall-semester Bluffton University dean?s list with distinction for continued high achievement, based on a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 over 20 or more semester hours.

Lane Sandburg is a senior at Highland High School and a member of the Highlanders 4-H Club. He is the son of Robert and Joni Sandburg.He has worked in the project areas of swine, photography, woodworking, cattle, and visual arts. His 4-H activities include County Council and community service.Winning the Swine Derby Show is a highlight of his years in 4-H.?Others should join 4-H because it opens up your mind ...

Sandy Weller of Washington was hostess to nine members of Log Cabin Questers Feb. 5, 2015.Sheila Gerot called the business meeting to order. The treasurer?s report was given. Sharon read the report from the Christmas Dinner in December where the group and their husbands went to Ilo Miller?s in rural Kalona.Karen Heineman presented the lesson on valentines. She showed a lovely big red heart she had made while ...

St. James School's fourth-grade class (Ms. Baumert) made Valentine's Day cards that will be sent to military men and women serving our country. They made a variety of colors and styles, include pop-ups, cutouts, flag adorned, etc.

The Lord is good and His mercy endures forever. I think this is a beautiful thought for us to have as we face the beginning of each and every day. However, I think it should be more than just a thought but it should be the thing that gives us hope and helps us make it through each and every day, to help us understand the wonders of God?s love. The supreme example of God?s love is giving His only begotten Son, the ...

Ed Weeks, Commander of the VFW Post 3949 announced the winners of the post's 2014 Patriot's Pen essay competition. The first-place winner, Leah Marek, was absent for the presentation. She received $100 for her win. From left are middle school principal Curt Mayer; Sophie Bell, third-place winner ($25); Claire Horak, second-place winner ($50); and Weeks.Patriot's Pen is a nationwide essay competition sponsored by ...

(From The Washington Evening Journal, Friday, Feb. 4, 2005)10 YEARS AGOConstruction on the English River Bridge on Old Highway 218 just east of Riverside could begin as early as this week, and will likely close the road for the better part of this year, Lyle Moen, assistant to the County Engineer, told the Washington County Board of Supervisors this morning.WELLMAN ? During its work session Monday, the Wellman ...

New alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa. The following students were among the graduates.Columbus Junction: Jennifer Keltner, Master of Arts, School Library StudiesWashington: Marissa Gaal graduated with honors, Bachelor of Arts, English; Syth Ryan, Bachelor of Arts Computer Science; and Rhianna Williams, Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts

Washington Middle School will hold a parents' meeting about the trip to Washington, D.C., at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in the middle school auditorium. This is the same evening parent-teacher conferences are being held. The meeting is for parents of current sixth- and seventh-grade students regarding the June 2016 trip to Washington, D.C. Contact Rachel Meyer at rmeyer@washington.k12.ia.us or 653-5414 with questions.