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Tattoos are popular ways to change your appearance and express yourself. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, more than a third of Americans ages 18 to 25 have a tattoo, and about 40 percent of Americans ages 26 to 40 have tattoos.?As a permanent and often pricey form of body art, tattoos are an investment,? said board-certified dermatologist Bruce E. Katz, M.D., FAAD, who maintains a private practice ...

In cooperation with Brighton Horizons, Washington County Extension is pleased to announce the fourth year of the Brighton after-school program ? the Brighton Bear Cub Club. This name honors the past Brighton Bears and the current young ?cubs? of the Brighton community.With Washington Community Schools? early-out professional development days, it leaves many afternoons open for youth. Brighton Horizons saw this ...

Shirley Pfeifer hosted Chapter MX, P.E.O. in her home at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. President Marj Lins conducted the business meeting. Chaplain Kathleen Almelien gave devotions. Jane Cuddeback gave the financial report. Committee reports were given. Kathleen Almelien told about the SouthEast Iowa Artist Studio Tour Oct. 18-19. Several members contributed to the Brag Box, and told about personal accomplishments.Shirley ...

The United Methodist Church, 206 W. Second St., would like to invite the public to their new family church services at 9:30 a.m.At 9:15 a.m. there is a coffee fellowship and the service will follow. Participants will sing and experience songs and stories together. This is a service for all ages.Everyone is welcome to experience this interactive, family-friendly church service. For further information, please ...

Stacy Crites, of Manassas, Va., and David Pablo of Bristow, Va., were united in marriage on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, at the Inn at Kelly?s Ford in Remington, Va. The Rev. David Forrest officiated at the 5 p.m. double ring ceremony.Stacy is the daughter of Ed and Nancy Crites of Manassas, Va. David is the son of Frank and Michelle Pablo of Bristow, Va.Both bride and groom are employed as transportation security ...

The JUST US GIRLS vocal group of Washington is offering a $500 scholarship to a female college student. Applicants must be Washington County residents who have been out of high school for at least one year. She must have musical involvement in her community. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or vocational school or have plans to do so in the near future. She must have a need for financial assistance for ...

The Keota School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, in the elementary school library.Items on the agenda include the retiring school board's agenda, organization of the new board, including the election of a board president and vice president; consent items; public forum; Keokuk County Conference Board; Washington County Conference Board; 28E agreements with Mid-Prairie schools for library and ...

Pictured above is Congressman Dave Loebsack talking during a public forum on Friday, Sept. 5, about work force development in Washington County and Iowa. Loebsack asked attendees what they would like to see happen with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Summary Act (WOIA) in the area and what the needs are for Washington County.

Lindsey Knowler and Benjamin Altenhofen, both of Washington, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.Lindsey is the daughter of John and Debbie Knowler of Sigourney. She is a 2010 graduate of Sigourney High School and a 2013 graduate of Buena Vista University. She is employed at Edward Jones Investments in Washington.Benjamin is the son of Michael and Katrina Altenhofen of Washington. He is a 2008 ...

A surprise birthday dinner party was held for Tony Fritz on Aug. 31. Forty-two friends and relatives gathered at the home of Winifred Fritz. The guests arrived from North Liberty, Kalona, Fairfield, Nevada, Sigourney, Brighton, Iowa City, Missouri and Nebraska.Brighton Chapter AQ, P.E.O., met on Sept. 2 for a dining-out meeting. Nineteen members met at Loriann?s in Richland. Their next meeting will be held Sept. ...

The H.J. Club will meet at the home of Janelle Marek on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 1:30 p.m. Members will bring a book for a book exchange at this meeting.

Brett and Jennifer Sargeant of Brighton are the proud parents of a daughter.Aubree Lynn Nichole was born Thursday, July 17, 2014, and weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces.She was welcomed home by her brother, 5-year-old Braiden Bowman, and her 2-year-old sister, A?aliyah Sargeant.Grandparents are Laurie Roach of Brighton, and Debra Carter and Robert Carter of Illinois.