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Walnut Women?s Club met at 7 p.m., Sept. 4, 2014, at the home of Barb Lukavsky, host. The presiding officer was Carolyn Bollman. Two guests, Pat Stout and Janice Flory, attended the meeting.Guest speaker Pat Stout presented the program, ?Gluten Free.? Roll call was answered by ?A food product you cannot eat.? Secretary?s and treasurer?s reports were read.The next meeting will be at 7 p.m., Oct. 9, at the home ...

The Washington County Conservation Board (WCCB) will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, in the Conservation Education Center.Items on the agenda include a review of first-quarter finances, Earthtones publication, fees for all items under WCCB jurisdiction, project updates, and review of employee monthly reports.

First half real estate and mobile home taxes are due Sept. 1, 2014, and must be paid by Sept. 30, 2014. A penalty of 1½ percent per month, rounded to the nearest whole dollar, with a $1 minimum per parcel, will attach on Oct. 1, 2014.Statement coupons must accompany payments. Payments may be made in person at the Washington County Treasurer?s Office, mailed to the Washington County Treasurer, PO Box 889, ...

Donald and Ethel Dayton are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 21, at the Washington Golf and Country Club.The couple requests no gifts, but cards and memories would be welcome.The event is being hosted by Dan Scalf and their many nieces and nephews.Ethel Scalf and Donald Dayton were married Sept. 21, 1944, in Cedar Rapids.Mr. and Mrs. Dayton owned and ...

The retiring members of the Mid-Prairie School Board will be called to order and adopt an agenda.The new board will follow. A board president and vice president will be elected and administered the oath of office.Items on the tentative agenda include the consent items, Washington County Conference Board, IASB Assembly delegate, interest-based bargaining school board representatives, elementary band, 28E ...

Sept. 2, 2014, the White Cloud Club members began their fall trip at the Tazza Bella in Mt. Pleasant for coffee. Old World Victorian Treasures was their next stop where Bryan Wambold told of their interest and knowledge of ancient antiques. Members then viewed their large collection that was beautifully displayed. Next they stopped at Harvestville Farm at Donnellson. Pumpkins, squash, gourds and fall plants made ...

Retired Professor Jeffrey Boshart told the crowd during a recent dedication ceremony that he named this sculpture, which he was happy to donate, ?Lil Bit? in memory of a small cat for which he has fond memories. The crowd present chuckled several times during his talk, such as when he explained that the BIT part of the name also stood for ?Birney?s Institute of Technology,? a sign of his appreciation for the ...

On Sept. 4, 19 members of Chapter J, P.E.O. met in the home of Betty Eden at 6 p.m. Co-hostesses were Jo Ross and Margaret Dunn.Vice President Lynn Loula conducted the meeting. Chaplain Carol Winga read Romans 12 followed by prayer.Committee reports were given. Chairwoman Mary Chmelar reported on the P.E.O. Scholar Awards Program. Women within two years of their Ph.D. degree may apply for this $15,000 award.The...

Crane Valve former employee reunion will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Pizza Ranch in Washington. Social time will follow the meal. Pass the word: All Crane employees from 1968-2006 are encouraged to attend.RSVP to Vicky McFarland at 319-653-3541, Charlotte (Cottrell) Pierce at 641-595-2844, or Sandy Shafer at 319-698-2892.

The Washington School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the middle school conference room No. 12.Items on the agenda include receiving visitors, retirees' recognition, consent items, delegate to IASB convention, FY 15 superintendent goals, special education allowable growth resolution, board committee reports, superintendent's report, curriculum report, and principal's report.

IDALS will offer pesticide testing on Sept. 12 at the Washington County Extension office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.All tests are available at this site and will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tests are administered by the Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship. Because it may be necessary to cancel or reschedule a test date or site, it is recommended you confirm the test time and site prior to ...

Terry Spitzer is turning 80 years old. An open house will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Kalona Flying Service at the Washington Municipal Airport on the west side of the airport.Please bring a memory of flying or taking lessons from Terry. No gifts please.