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One of the best aspects of fall gardening is the harvesting of pumpkins and squash. The closely related members of the squash family are popular parts of the fall calendar, from Halloween through the making of favorite fall and holiday recipes. Tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists help gardeners enjoy these fall favorites. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU ...

Conger House will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, and every third Sunday of every month from June until October. There is an admission fee, though members of the Historical Society need not pay the admission fee. Check out three new exhibits on the Railroad, the Native American, and the Dublin Store. September's special guest will demonstrate the spinning wheel.Visitors will find period costumes, ...

Melissa Butterbaugh and Kollin Orris, both of Columbus Junction, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.Melissa is the daughter of Scott and Karen Butterbaugh of Riverside. She is a 2007 graduate of Highland High School. She received an administrative assistant degree from Kirkwood Community College in 2012. She is employed at Bazooka Farmstar in Washington.Kollin is the son of Kevin and ...

Would you like to make a difference? Would you like to join the community of Washington in caring for people who are in need? Would you like to join Jesus in feeding the 5,000 with what you have?If so, let me invite you to join us on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 3 p.m., starting at St. James Catholic Church, 616 W. Second Street, as the community of Washington participates in the CROP Walk. This is the oldest hunger-fight...

WACO crowned its 2014 Homecoming queen and king Wednesday night during Boom Night activities. Queen Kaylie Horak is the daughter of CJ and Sherri Horak of Crawfordsville. King Tucker Janecek is the son of Sheri Janecek and Mark Janecek of Wayland. They were crowned Wednesday night at Boom Night activities.

The Washington High School Class of 1944 met on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Frontier Restaurant for their 70th reunion. After a very nice dinner, time was spent visiting. There were 20 present, with 11 class members and spouses.In the front row are Audrey Goldsmith, Phyllis Hardy, Darlene Kern, Margaleen Marshall, Lucille Bonham, Shirley Gates and Dorothy Chabal.In the back row are Mike Wheelan, Ralph Schilling, ...

Five members traveled to Des Moines on Sept. 10 to visit two Methodist-sponsored facilities.The first stop was Trinity United Methodist Church, which is in a primarily Latino neighborhood. The Rev. Barb Dinnen spoke of the church's ministry. They have Bible studies, a breakfast club serving free breakfast to about 50 people a day, an after-school haven for about 50 participants a day, and a free evening meal ...

The former employees of Crane Value held a reunion on Sept. 13, in Washington.Standing, from left: Charlotte Pierce, Edward Buelna, Dick Ulin, David Miller, John Hahn, Glen Trimble, Ron Jacobs, Ken Neil, Scott Connelly, Diane Cline, David Streff, Duane Rarick, Vicki McFarland, Jeff Cox, Stanley Dorsch, Paul Basinger, John Marek, Kevin Dunsmore, Warren Otterberg, Sandy Shaffer, Jeff Glaspie, Don Shafer, Bob ...

The Sept. 5, 2014, meeting of Chilcote Questers 1092 was held at the home of Julie Mangold, with nine members in attendance.The meeting started out with a delicious meal made with favorite family recipes. Members enjoyed a wide variety of good items. Before the meal, each member told about what she had brought, as well as a little history of the recipe and the dish it was brought in.Roll call was answered by ...

The Washington Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting grant applications for projects that will promote, maintain or improve the natural resources of Washington County and its residents. Applications must be postmarked by Dec. 1, 2014 and received in the office by 4:30 p.m. to be considered. Contact the district at 319-653-6654 for details and an application form.

Lucy Crile, the 8-year-old daughter of former residents Cory and Emily (Wenger) Crile, performed in the Central City Opera production of "The Sound of Music," on stage of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex in Denver, Colo., for eight performances in August 2014. She played the role of the youngest Van Trapp child, Gretl. Lucy is a member of the Colorado Children's Chorale. Emily ...

Researchers linked more than 100 genetic regions to schizophrenia, including 83 that were previously unrecognized. The findings may lead to new strategies for treating this serious brain disorder.Schizophrenia affects about 1 in 100 people. It causes hallucinations, delusions, and other mental problems. The illness usually strikes during young adulthood and lasts a lifetime.Schizophrenia tends to run in ...