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More than 1,540 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the 2014 Spring Dean's List. The number includes 120 students at WIU-Quad Cities.Shelby Lynn White, a junior, of Washington was named to the dean's list.

Washington County Mini Bus will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

St. Ambrose University held its spring commencement ceremony starting on Saturday, May 10, at the iWireless Center in Moline, Ill.A total of 656 degrees, including 465 bachelor?s degrees, 187 master?s degrees and four doctoral degrees, were conferred during the ceremony. Two area students are among the graduates.Kalona: Jon Rhodes, cum laude, Exercise Science-Human Performance and FitnessWashington: Ashley ...

Winifred Fritz held a Mother?s Day celebration at her home. Those present included her children, Lucy Dietzman with Branden of Keosauqua, Charles Fritz with Jess of Sigourney, Virgil and Jane Symmonds of Fairfield and Greg and Deb Fritz of Fairfield. Also present were grandchildren Bridget Hollingsworth of Fairfield and J.D. Hollingsworth of Packwood. They enjoyed dinner prepared by the family and the chicken ...

Bailey Schooley graduated May 17, 2014, from Kirkwood Community College with an associate degree in business. While at Kirkwood, she was named to the dean's list twice.After graduating from Winfield-Mount Union High School in 2009, she joined the Army National Guard, graduating from basic training at Fort Sill, Okla., in April 2011, and from advanced individual training at Fort Jackson, N.C., in May 2011. She is ...

The regular meeting of Iowa Chapter L of the T.T.T. Society was held at the Swedesburg Museum in Swedesburg, on April 28, 2014 at 7 p.m.President Missy Fear called the meeting to order. After the singing of "Sword of Gold," Cathy Williams provided the meditations. Fifteen members were present and answered roll call by sharing a destination they would like to travel to or visit.The minutes of the previous ...

The future looks bright for Washington County 4-H as 10 ninth- through 11th-grade members have taken the next step in their 4-H leadership journey with the start of Leadership Development. This group is made of high school students wanting to develop and utilize their leadership skills in different ways.They will meet for four months, focusing on special leadership topics, work hand-in-hand with the current ...

The 2014 Festival of Talents is now accepting applications for the variety show to be held at 6:30 p.m. July 16, in the Washington Community Center during the Washington County Fair.The performers will be be divided into two age divisions: ages 2- through 12-years-old will compete as Sprouts, and ages 13 through 21 as Seniors. Winners will be chosen in each age division. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded ...

Jared Simon is a senior at Highland High School and a member of the Riverside Ramblers 4-H Club. He is the son of Dan and Tami Simon, and he has two siblings, Dana and Erin.Simon has worked in the project area of market beef.When asked why others should join 4-H, he said, ?It?s a great way to meet people, make new friends and hang out with old friends.?He enjoys working on the family farm, and hunting and ...

The Washington FFA Chapter attended the 86th annual State FFA convention from April 27 to 29.Among the attendees were Joceline Spenner, daughter of Bob and Joanne Spenner; Brett Wright, son of Craig and Lynn Wright; Alexey England, daughter of Rhonda Moore and Tim England; Tehya Holmes, daughter of Kerry and Amy Baker; and Aubrey Zimmer, daughter of Philip and Carla Zimmer.McKenna Brinning, daughter of Shane ...

The West Chester United Methodist Women met at 1:30 p.m., May 14, at the church.Kelly Galiher and Susan Van Osdol of the Washington County Enrichment Foundation presented the program. They work with parents, or caregivers, and school staff from Mid-Prairie, Highland, WACO, and Washington school districts to assist the working poor and their families in Washington County. Their goal is to meet those needs not ...

The Washington, Iowa, Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) met Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the home of Marde McConnell with 13 members and five guests in attendance. Jeanette Miksch, Jean Potratz, Marie Dare and June Asper served as hostesses for the Saturday morning brunch. Millie Youngquist coordinated the special vocal entertainment provided by Washington High School students Keysha ...