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Winter reading programs have started at the Washington Public Library.Wee Read is open to children from 18 months to 3 1/2-year-olds with an adult on Tuesday mornings at 10:30. New families are always welcome to join the program.The library also has an independent family reading program available for families of all ages and numbers. For every 30 minutes a family reads together, they can earn a portion of a ...

The following students have been named to the Fall 2014 Dean's List at Mount Mercy University. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better, and who are graded (letter grade, not pass/fail) for six or more semester hours, are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.Riverside: Jarrod Longbine, AccountingWashington: Connie Brown, Nursing APWellman: Mary Elliott, Nursing AP and Kari Slaubaugh, ...

Premier 1 Supplies Ltd. held a sheep field day with Iowa State University on Saturday. Nearly 175 people attended the event. Pictured above are attendees touring a sheep barn at Premier 1 Supplies Ltd.

From 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, a saxophone quartet sponsored by ArtShare of the University of Iowa will present a free concert at the Washington Free Public Library. The quartet, led by Kyle Mechmet, will perform an eclectic offering of pieces. If you have never heard a saxophone quartet, now is your chance.

Glance Back (From The Washington Evening Journal, Friday, Jan. 14, 2005)10 YEARS AGOIn a 4-3 vote last night, the Washington School Board decided to pursue the Renovate facilities option.After an initial vote for the Bow Tie plan, on a motion by Cathy Rich, seconded by Tim Orris, failed with only one other vote of support from Greg Giardino, Jim Gorham moved for a vote in support of the Renovate plan, and was ...

The search for a new home for Washington County Public Health Department has been narrowed down to two locations.This was discussed during the Washington County Public Health Board meeting Tuesday.?The building and finance committee, since November, [has] looked at 11 different options,? Washington County Public Health Administrator Danielle Pettit-Majewski said. ?Some empty lots that we could build new on, ...

Goshen College recently recognized 210 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the fall 2014 Dean's List. The Dean's List includes students earning at least a 3.75 GPA, while completing at least 12 hours of course work for a letter grade.Ida Short is a senior art major from Kalona.Michael Yoder is a senior biology informatics major from Kalona.Laura Hochstetler is a sophomore Interdisciplinary ...

The local Early Childhood Area boards will hold the following meetings. Members from the public are welcome to attend.Henry/Washington Early Childhood Area Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 21, at the Wayland Community Center, 218 W. Main St., in Wayland.Des Moines/Henry/Louisa/Washington (DHLW) Early Childhood Area will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 20, at the Winfield City Hall, 115 N. Locust in Winfield.

Department of Creative Living Fortnightly Club held a ?spur-of-the-moment? coffee at the UP Home on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Julia Gamon made phone calls to the members to come join her for coffee and delicious coffeecake. The last meeting was canceled due to weather and several being unable to attend, so it was enjoyable to meet for visiting and a time of catching up.Members were glad to see that Pauline Jarrard is ...

Betty Ward of Washington will celebrate her 90th birthday on Jan. 25, 2015. Her family and friends are invited to send her happy birthday wishes. Cards will reach her at 406 E. Main St., Washington, IA 52353.

Washington County Right to Life will host a free viewing of the movie "Come What May" at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in the Nicola-Stoufer room of the Washington Public Library. This event is being sponsored to mark the U.S. Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy in the nation. The movie is described as "a reminder that choosing what's right is never easy ? but it's ...

The Washington High School Class of 1960 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Pizza Ranch. All classmates, spouses and friends of the class are encouraged to attend.