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Watoto, a holistic care program, initiated to serve the dire needs of Africa and her people, is thrilled to present a brand new choir tour titled Beautiful Africa: A New Generation.The production will be presented at Immanuel Lutheran Church on May 8, at 7 p.m. The tour began in Dallas, Texas, and the choir will tour for six months visiting several cities throughout the United States including Albuquerque, N.M.; ...

Lola Arbogast will be honored at an 85th birthday celebration on May 24, at the Wayland Community Center. Family and friends are invited to the open house from 2 to 4 p.m.Lola was born on May 16, 1929, in Fairfield. She married Orin Black and later Max Arbogast. She currently lives in Wayland, and is a member of the Independent Bible Church. Lola is an active volunteer at the Parkview nursing home and manages ...

The Keokuk Concert Association very proudly presents the Culver-Stockton College Music Faculty at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Grand Theater, 26 Sixth St. in Keokuk. This concert is the fourth of the 2013-2014 series.Enjoy an afternoon of inspiring music as The Culver-Stockton Music Faculty interprets artistic expression at the turning points of time and culture, including works by Russian composer, Dmitri ...

The Washington United Methodist Church, located at 206 W. Second St., is hosting a women's conference called "PINK IMPACT 2014" at the church on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Speakers include: Blynda Lane, Elaine Fisher, Holly Wagner, Tony Evans, Debbie Morris, Charlotte Gambill and Lisa Bevere.This event is free of charge and no registration is needed. All are welcome! Come for the whole day, or as ...

Henry/Washington Early Childhood Area will hold the following meetings. Members from the public are welcome to attend.Henry/Washington Early Childhood Area Board ? May 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the Wayland Community Center, 218 W. Main in WaylandHenry/Washington Early Childhood Area Program Committee ? May 8 at 4 p.m. at the Wayland Community Center

Rosemary Chalupa will celebrate her 90th birthday on Monday, May 12, 2014. She was born May 12, 1924, in Wapello. She would love to hear from family and friends. Cards and letters will reach her at 301 W. Third St., Apt. F2, Wayland, IA 52654.Rosemary plans to celebrate her birthday with her children and grandchildren.

The Richland Alumni Tea will be held July 5, at the Mother Cabrini Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a short business meeting with the election of officers. All alumni and guests are urged to attend for an afternoon of visiting. This year's event will be held in conjunction with Richland's Homecoming, July 3-5.

Donna Rees of Columbus Junction will be celebrating her 80th birthday on May 13, 2014. Her family would like you to help her celebrate this special day with a card shower. Her address is: 12484 X Ave, Columbus Junction, IA 52738.

The Washington High School Class of 1960 will meet at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, at the home of Warren Dene and Ila Miller. Their address is 5708 Sharon Center Road, Kalona.To get to their farm, travel north of Kalona two miles on Highway 1 to the Washington/Johnson County Line Road. At that corner is a sign pointing to the Amish Golden Delight Bakery. Turn east toward the bakery. Drive about two miles on ...

The annual meeting of the Washington County Historical Society was held on April 28, 2014, at the Heritage Society Building in West Chester, with 37 people present.Members and guests had time to visit the museum rooms upstairs before the dinner.President Ferd Marie welcomed everyone to the meeting at 6:45 p.m. The business meeting was called to order after the catered dinner.Mary Levy presented the Volunteer ...

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) will offer pesticide testing on May 9 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 IDALS. Because it may be necessary to cancel or reschedule a test date or site, it is recommended you confirm the test time and site ...

Jamie Caprie Lynn and Kase Thomas Reighard are planning a May 10 wedding.Jamie is the daughter of Arnold and Melissa Curiel. She graduated from Washington High School in 2010. She is a CNA at the Keokuk County Health Center.Kase is the son of Connie Popejoy and Keith and Ruth Reighard of Ainsworth. He graduated from Washington High School in 2010. He is a maintenance mechanic at Tyson Foods.