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Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids held commencement exercises on May 17, 2014. Area graduates are:Ainsworth: Rosalind Roberts, Michael Cavin, Samantha Covington, Taylor SchultzBrighton: Tamara Fritz, Lacie PfeifferCrawfordsville: Angela DavisKalona: Kenneth Coblentz, Mishayla Kleinmeyer, Michael Leedy, Ryan Merck, Rochelle Mullet, Tammy Rich, Troy Ruffin, Logan Serum, Jordon Yotty, Casandra Carlson, ...

Fleur de Lis Club members met at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. A short business meeting was held in the Extension Office led by President Nancy Kimmel. Roll call was answered with members telling of their summer vacation plans. The secretary and treasurer reports were read by Linda Birney.A thank-you was passed around from the family of Dorothy Jarrard. It was noted ...

Charlene Triska with John and Lyle visited her brothers, Danny Triska and family, Ron Triska and family, and friend Donna in Mount Pleasant. They left June 22 and returned home on June 25.Joel Boatright and Mary Stecker of Fairfield were married June 21 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Those present included his son Cole and wife with their three sons of Fairfield; her children, J.D. Hollingsworth of ...

The Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group of Washington County will be meeting, July 7, at the United Presbyterian Church. The topic will be presented by the Rev. Kitch Shatzer on Faith and Dementia. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the church library.

The following full-time students, who achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have been named to the St. Ambrose University Dean?s List for the Spring 2014 term.Kalona: Meridyth BatesWashington: Sydney Greiner, Alex Mullens, Gavin Parker

The Washington County Historical Society executive board met at 9 a.m., June 26 at Conger House in Washington. Ferd Marie was presiding officer, and eight members attended.There was a good attendance at the open house events during Washington?s 175th celebration. Children?s outdoor activities went well. It was decided to have Conger House open from 2 to 4 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month from June through ...

Patrick Gavin of Washington has been awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from AIB College of Business.

Clover Kids gained experience in the clothing selection division, held June 18. The Clover Kids were paired up with an older 4-H?er who served as mentor to them. Those participating were: Katie Leichty, Taylor Bartholomew, Naomi Danker, and Halle Hazelett.The Clover Kids Style Revue for the public is on Tuesday, July 15, at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds on the stage located south of the schoolhouse.

People enjoy the sun. Some have even worshiped it. Sunlight is essential to many living things. But sunlight also has a dangerous side. It can harm your skin and even your eyes. The good news is you can take some simple steps to protect your body from sun damage and still enjoy the sun?s healthful effects.Our bodies were built to make good use of the sun. Sunlight helps keep our sleeping patterns on track so we ...

Dennis De Wayne Frieden of Kalona, and Mary Jo Rameyer Johnson, of Iowa Falls, were married on April 4, 2014, in Iowa City.

The regular meeting of the Prairie Pride 4-H Club was held at the Extension office on June 22, 2014.The meeting was called to order by McKenna Brinning at 5:01 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sophia Kleese. Roll call was answered by 29 members, who shared one fair project. The secretary?s report was given by Holly Vittetoe and approved by Gracie Greiner and Sophie Bell. The treasurer?s report was given ...

Allison Martin of Crawfordsville recently traveled to the Punta Cana region of the Dominican Republic, with 18 other members of Business Management Association (BMA), a student professional organization at AIB College of Business. The students earned the funds to finance the trip, which helped reinforce the business concepts they are learning at AIB.?Our BMA members earned more than $35,000 through Ovations Food ...