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.
The following students listed by city are among the students named to the Fall 2014 semester Dean's List at the University of Northern Iowa.To be included on the list, a student must have earned a grade point of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, while taking at least 12 hours of graded work during the semester.Brighton: Zachary WalgrenColumbus Junction: Evelyn AmigonKalona: Courtney Cayton, Greta Kos, Olivia ...
This is the Y's Men Club quartet that performed at a Roaring '20s Y's Men party in October 1957. The party was held at the Washington Country Club. From left are Bob Everetts, Bill Wessler, Leon Hilfman and Herb Osincup.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold two work sessions Monday, Feb. 9. From 1 to 4 p.m., the board will work on fiscal year 2015-16 county departmental budgets. At 4 p.m., the board will work on contract law enforcement.
Adam Miller, president of WAYS (Washington Area Youth Supporters), presents a $600 check to Jean Knowles for the Backpack program. Pictured from left are Dawn Ledger, Jean Knowles and Miller.
The Washington County Assessor's Conference Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Board of Supervisors' office in the county courthouse basement. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2015-16 assessor's office budget.
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