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The 4-H mission says ?4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences.? 4-H in Washington County cannot be what it is today without the many different types of volunteers.Leaders are a term often referred to in the 4-H volunteer world. These adult leaders coordinate the monthly club meetings and events for their clubs. The Washington County 4-H ...

Pat and Marvin McClure of Washington will be celebrating their 80th birthdays on Sunday, March 16, 2014.They have unique birthdays in that they celebrate the same birthday on the same day. They will be having an open house on March 16, at Tobin Hall in St. James Catholic Church from 2 to 4 p.m.It will be hosted by their children and spouses, Gary and Linda McClure, Sue and Steve Norman, Jane and Ron Janecek, ...

The Mid-Prairie School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, in the high school library.Items on the tentative agenda include public forum, consent agenda, home school assistance program, second reading of policy 505.5 graduation requirements, second reading of board policies series 700, 800 and 900, April bond referendum and WCRF resolution.

(From The Washington Evening Journal, Friday, Feb. 20, 2004)10 YEARS AGOElected public officials will see varying pay raises in 2004-2005, following a 3-0 decision by the Board of Supervisors to dole out raises equal to 55 percent of what the County Compensation Board had recommended.The figure was put forth by chairman Bob Stout, who said reducing the compensation board?s recommended raises by 45 percent ...

The monthly Campus Breakfast Buffet was held on Thursday, Feb. 13, with a large turn out of residents.Dorothy Grim?s visitors for the week included her daughter, Paula Sanders of Fruitland, Idaho, and daughter and son-in-law, Barb and Richard Westpfahl of Roseville, Minn. They enjoyed visiting, dining together and playing cards.Betty Beenblossom attended a surprise birthday party on Saturday for her grandson, ...

Millie Keating, taking on the persona of Millicent Wart Whistle ? "renowned star of stage and screen" ? treats the crowd to an over-the-top performance of "Bird in a Gilded Cage," while a backstage whisperer pokes his head out long enough to give his opinion of Millicent's talents to a large audience during a 2003 talent show at Halcyon House.

Absentee ballots are now available for the April 1, 2014 special election to be held in the Mid-Prairie Community School District (whether to approve $10,640,000 General Obligation Bonds). Voters who want to vote by absentee ballot may do so in person at the Washington County Auditor?s Office until 5 p.m. on Monday, March 31. Auditor?s Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, ...

Alison Sojka of Riverside, a student at Cornell College, has been named to the Dean's list, earning Honors. A grade-point average of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale is required for this designation. "Honors" include grade -point averages of 3.6 to 3.79.

Evangelist Mike Manor will be conducting meetings at Independent Bible Church, 413 Washington St. in Wayland from Sunday, March 2 through Friday, March 7. Mike is an accomplished speaker, musician and songwriter. After giving his life and talents to the Lord, he has traveled the United States preaching and encouraging people in their walk with the Lord.The public is invited to join the church for Sunday services,...

Over 100 men will appear as part of the Iowa State Statesmen Chorus sponsored by the Washington Concert Association. They will perform traditional and contemporary male chorus literature. The group was founded in 2000 and is one of the region's leading men's choirs. They will sing at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at the United Methodist Church in Washington. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For information ...

Adam Guy is a senior at Washington High School and a member of the Good Luck 4-H Club. He is the son of Danny and Cindy Guy, and he has a brother, Andy.He has worked in the project areas of woodworking, photography, livestock, and home improvements. He has also been on the County Council and involved in county and state fairs.One of his special memories is winning the Bucket Bottle Calf Show.Guy also participat...

The United Presbyterian Church in Columbus Junction will hold a World Day of Prayer service at 2 p.m. Friday, March 7. The focus this year is on Egypt. The Scripture will be the story of the woman at the well.Everyone is welcome to attend. Please come and gather together as will others in the world on this Day of Prayer.