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The City of Washington's Neighborhood Enhancement Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in the Washington State Bank Room at the public library. The items on the agenda include Bag Stuffers for Spring Clean-Up and the July 17 Subcommittee report.

The Washington Public Library will be having a Family Game Day this Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of card games, video games, and board games. The weather outside may be frightful but our Family Game Day is delightful! Don?t miss out on the fun!

The Krony Krew Bridge Club met Jan. 8 at the home of Louise Frakes. Their next meeting will be held on Jan. 22 at the home of Ginny Brinton.Tony Fritz of Brighton with friend Lynn of North Liberty took dinner to his mother, Winifred Fritz, on Jan. 2.Enjoying the evening meal of Jan. 5 at the home of Winifred Fritz were her children Mary Stecker with friend Joel of Fairfield, and Tony Fritz and Lynn. Also ...

Kelsi Sieren is a senior at Keota High School and a member of the 76 Progressives 4-H Club. She is the daughter of Kenny and Kathy Sieren and she has two siblings, Casey and Brandi.As a 4-H?er, Sieren has worked in the project areas of bucket-bottle calf, photography, returning bucket-bottle calf, woodworking, baking, and surprise-design.She has participated in dodge ball tournaments, skating parties, bowling ...

William Penn University is pleased to announce that Jamie Lynn Beauchamp of Brighton has been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.5-3.89 on a 4.0 scale.The following students were named to the President's List for the fall 2013 semester. To be included on the President's List, a ...

Clinton Rila of Mount Pleasant and Shirley Steele of Washington were united in marriage on Dec. 7, at the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant, with their children and spouses in attendance.The couple intends to divide their time between their respective homes.

Roy Carter, a student at Lincoln Elementary School, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 10, and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship. The school-level bee, during which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the 25th annual National Geographic Bee.The kickoff for this year?s Bee was the week of Nov. 11, with thousands of schools around the ...

The Washington 4-H County Council will host a 4-H Skating Party on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Wellman Skating Rink. The Skating Party is open to all 4-H?ers, families, and friends. Everyone is welcome to this countywide event. There will be a fee to skate. Come, have fun, play games, and meet new friends at the 4-H Skating Party. Contact the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811 with ...

(From The Washington Evening Journal, Friday, Jan. 9, 2004)10 YEARS AGOThe Washington County Board of Supervisors made their 2004 appointments to various boards and commissions, this morning.Michael P. Murphy of Brighton was appointed an alternate to represent Washington County on the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) voting board of directors, as a member of the private sector. Washington ...

Life is somewhat back to normal for most folks at the United Presbyterian Home following the holidays and recent frigid temperatures. Most people agree that is a good thing.Pat Dusenbery shared birthday treats with friends and neighbors in the Town Center on Friday following exercise class.Mildred Statler was joined by her family for a birthday dinner on Sunday, a day earlier than planned due to the cold ...

Attention teens! The Teen Advisory Board is presenting "Can't Stop the Beat," a Teen Musical Film Festival that starts this Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 4 p.m. at the Washington Public Library. The board will be showing "Hairspray" (rated PG) on that day. Join us for a get-up-and-dance afternoon, including free refreshments! Other films will include "Footloose" (rated PG) on Friday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m., "Grease" (rated ...

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 in the county courthouse.Items on the agenda include a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to allow the limited use of all-terrain and/or off-road utility vehicles on portions of Washington County roadways; personnel change requests; Sheriff, Public Health and Outreach; quarterly reports from the ...