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Rosemary Harris, area actress portraying notable Iowa women, is shown presenting the program "Battles to Baby Rattles." Material for the program was recreated from the diary of Iowan Charlotte Hatfield better known as "Mountain Charlie."

Directed by Scott Hochstetler, associate professor of music, the Goshen College Chamber Choir is an auditioned group of 24-45 students performing secular and sacred music from the medieval through modern periods. In addition to performing with area and regional orchestras, the Chamber Choir performs numerous solo concerts both on and off campus during the school year.Laura Hochstetler is a sophomore interdiscipli...

The goals of the Goshen College Women's World Music Choir are to discover and perform spiritual music of many cultures, both national and international, particularly indigenous cultures. Directed by Debra Brubaker, professor of music, the choir highlights the role of women in these cultures, celebrating the unique spirit, faith and energy that women bring to the world as creators and sustainers of life and ...

Daily news reports about Ebola infections, quarantines and death may have children worried that they may be stricken by this disease or other illnesses. Human sciences specialists offer suggestions for helping children cope with their fears in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.?Research shows that too much unsupervised media viewing can cause children unneeded and ...

WACO Community School District will hold its regular monthly and organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at the WACO Junior/Senior High School.Items on the tentative agenda include recognition of visitors; the consent agenda; communications; public forum; review of board policy sections 405.1, 405.2, 405.3, 405.4, 405.5, 405.6, 405.7, 405.8 and 405.9; June 2017 Spanish trip, reconsideration of ...

Despite evidence that cervical cancer screening saves lives, about eight million women ages 21 to 65 years have not been screened for cervical cancer in the past five years, according to a new Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than half of new cervical cancer cases occur among women who have never or rarely been screened.?Every visit to a provider can be an opportunity ...

Seven members of Readers and Writers department of Fortnightly met on Oct. 14, 2014, at the Washington Public Library. Chairman Patty Roe conducted a brief business meeting. The group made plans for table decorations for the Fortnightly Fall Luncheon at Kirkwood in Washington.Members shared stories on the suggested topic of ?A Childhood Friend.?Eight members also met on Nov 12 at the library.The meetings are ...

(From The Washington Evening Journal, Friday, Nov. 12, 2004)10 YEARS AGOThe main point of discussion at this morning?s Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting was the 28E agreement for law enforcement between the city and the county.The county signed an agreement on May 4 of this year and the city has not yet signed it. The city would like to have a multi-year agreement, based on percentages, not ...

Area students will perform across Iowa and tour in Mexico with Central College's Symphonic Wind Ensemble. They are Keri Murphy of Washington and Jasmine Fugate of WellmanThe group's January tour will include stops in Merida, Playa del Carmen and Cancun. In addition to sightseeing and performing, students will benefit the Yucatan Youth Music program by donating instruments, lesson books and instrument accessories ...

The 90 million family caregivers in the United States are providing care every day for their loved ones. While medical and residential facilities are important components in caregiving, most care occurs in the home. In November, National Family Caregivers Month recognizes and honors this contribution with the 2014 theme ?Care Comes Home.??Caregiving at home can take a toll on a caregiver,? said Donna Donald, a ...

Julia Gamon hosted Chapter MX, P.E.O. at the U.P. Home at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3. Vice President Jane Cuddeback conducted the business meeting. Chaplain Kathleen Almelien led devotions. The treasurer gave the financial report. Committee reports were made. Plans for the 2015 State Convention were discussed. Patricia Anderson gave a program on the six International P.E.O. projects. Julia Gamon led a question-and-answer...

The Keokuk Concert Association will present the Jung Trio on Friday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Theater, located at 26 Sixth St., Keokuk, Iowa.Of Korean descent, sisters Ellen, Julie and Jennie all have degrees from the University of Toronto, the New England Conservatory, Juilliard, and the Yale School of Music. The trio is currently ?Trio-in-Residence? at Vanguard University of Southern California where ...