Community

Nancy Schmidt was hostess to 12 Log Cabin Questers on Sept. 4, 2014.President Sheila Gerot conducted the business meeting. The group will continue as the state preservation and restoration committee for the upcoming year. Items to be sold include jams and jellies, cookie cutters, planters, birds, Halloween and Christmas ornaments, and Christmas cards. Those assisting with the sales at Fall Area Days are: Sept. ...

The Highland Community Schools Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, in the high school board room.Items on the tentative agenda include the consent agenda; visitors and miscellaneous communications; presentation of Evan Mahler Eagle Scout project; Annual Meeting ? Sue Rich, board secretary/business manager; review of annual financial report; official depositories for 2014-15; annual ...

Fitness director Amy Kleese reports that she saw positive results in the recent senior fitness tests that took place at the United Presbyterian Home. Residents participate in a series of exercises on a yearly basis to test their upper and lower body strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. The results are then compared to past tests as a form of measurement. The Men?s Fitness League seems to be paying off as ...

Washington County 4-H is proud and excited to announce the start of a new 4-H club this year. The 4-H year kicks off in September and this year a new club will join the club list of options for returning and new members.As 4-H participation has increased in the Washington area, another 4-H club was needed to ensure members would have a hands-on and fun 4-H experience in a safe environment with caring adults. ...

They clean our air, provide shade and increase the aesthetics of homes and businesses. They may also provide fruit or nuts to us and/or wildlife, a playground for kids/grandkids, and lovely colors in the fall. Trees may be the center of landscapes or used as windbreaks or visual screens. Whether planted for enjoyment today, tomorrow or for grandkids-yet-to-be, people want to give trees the best chance of survival....

Retired Professor Jeffrey Boshart told the crowd during the 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 ...

Five members of the Washington Horse and Pony Club traveled to Des Moines to show horses at the Iowa State Fair. From left are Georgia Nisly, Mason Wiles, Olivia Nisly, and Jennie Greene. Not pictured: Katie Kreutz.Jennie Greene won the Reserve Champion in Sr. Trail, a purple ribbon in Grade 11 Horse Showmanship, and a purple in Grade 11 Trail.Kreutz received a blue ribbon in Miniature Horse Showmanship and a ...

Logan Howard, Navy E3, graduated from basic training on Aug. 29, 2014. He will be going to South Carolina to begin studying nuclear engineering. He would like to serve on a nuclear submarine.Howard is the son of Jamie and Dawn Howard of Wayland, and Heather and Bobby Schenk of Washington. He graduated from Washington High School in May 2014.

Washington County 4-H?ers are reminded 4-H record books need turned in to 4-H club leaders soon. All juniors are eligible to apply for the Outstanding Junior Award and intermediates and seniors are eligible for up to three project awards. The special award applications for leadership and citizenship are also due to the Washington County Extension Office by Oct. 1.For more information about 4-H, record keeping or ...

Ruth Gardner will be 90 years old on Sept. 12. She would enjoy hearing from friends at 1124 S. Ave. B, Apt. 1E, Washington, IA 52353.Her family will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, in the Morrison Center at Halcyon House.

Washington County 4-H?ers are reminded that the registration deadline for the American Royal is Sept. 17. Entries and fees must be at the American Royal before the deadline.The American Royal Livestock Show is held in Kansas City on Oct. 22 through Nov. 2. For more information visit the Web site at http://www.americanroyal.com.

Tia Moore and Austin Showalter were united in marriage on July 5, 2014, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. A reception followed at the Holiday Inn in Coralville.Tia is the daughter of Mike and Elaine Moore of Washington. Austin is the son of Dave and Cathy Showalter of Cedar Rapids.The couple honeymooned in Barbados.They reside in North Liberty.