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Terry Cox, city manager, engineer and public works director for Harlan, was named to the American Public Works Association?s 2014 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year, the organization?s highest honor.Cox graduated from Washington High School in Washington in 1969.He thanks his many summers of working construction in his hometown of Washington, Iowa, for directing him to his current position.?It?s amazing, ...

Washington Middle School students will be able to pick up fourth-term report cards in the middle school office starting Friday, June 6. Summer office hours are 7:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4:15 p.m. Office personnel will be on contract through June 23. Any report cards that have not been picked up by that time will be held until staff returns on July 29.Questions should be directed to the middle school office ...

The Washington Fire Department will host an open house from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the fire station. There will displays, and refreshments will be served.

Cornell College in Mount Vernon conferred degrees on 250 students on May 11, 2014.Yunyao Huang of Washington graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Individualized-Psychology and Life Sciences.Nolan Breard of Washington graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre.

Tenia Evans, daughter of Tim and Michal Evans and Travis Fogle, son of Bob Fogle and Julie Burkey, both of Washington, are pleased to announce their engagement.The couple are planning a June 28, 2014, wedding.

The annual John A. Rees reunion will be held at noon, Saturday, June 21, at Marr Park west of Ainsworth. The families will meet in the first shelter for a potluck meal.Officers are president, Sarah Mayo; vice president, John Evans; secretary-treasurer, Sharon Rees; and Web master Richard Arthur.Drink Committee will be Fran Rees, chair, Jeanne Davis, and Mindi Rees.

A recent brief, but glorious, few hours were enjoyed by Sybil Thornton, son Mike and grandsons. They celebrated Mother?s Day, all the men?s birthdays, as well as very successful grandson?s completion of his second year at Drake, and a junior who studied abroad.The family was so grateful to be able to share their lives.Don and Ethel Hendrickson were busy attending three granddaughters' high school graduations and ...

Dordt College has awarded scholarships to these local students.Reginald Hostetler of Kalona has been awarded the Presidential scholarship from Dordt College as an incoming student.Jacayla Litwiller of Washington has been awarded the softball scholarship from Dordt College as an incoming student.Teresa Miller of Wellman has been awarded the Presidential scholarships from Dordt College as an incoming student.Spe...

Marie Unternahrer and Matthew Swalin, both of Cedar Falls, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.Marie is the daughter of J.D. and Shannon Unternahrer of Washington. She graduated from Washington High School and attended the University of Northern Iowa. She is employed at the University of Northern Iowa.Matthew is the son of Tom and Kim Swalin of Laurens. He graduated from Laurens-Marathon High School. ...

The Washington Fortnightly Club is a women?s organization that has been in Washington since November 1896. It is composed of various departments which focus on issues, education and areas of interest to women. The group is pleased to announce the beginning of two new departments ? Washington County History, and Early Childhood Development.The organizational meeting for ?Washington County History? will be at 2 ...

The administration and faculty of Allen College are pleased to congratulate students named to the Allen College Dean?s List at the completion of the spring semester of the 2013-14 academic year. Natalie Friese, nursing, BSN, of Washington is on the list.

Twelve members of Tuesday Coffee Club met at HyVee for a morning breakfast and visiting. They gladly welcomed two new members. Sharon Niffenegger was the hostess. Several activities for the 175th Washington celebration were discussed and enjoyed.Joyce Taylor, a longtime member, has resigned her job as secretary and the club remembered her with a small gift of appreciation. She will be moving from her lovely big ...