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St. Mary Preschool is currently enrolling students in its preschool programs for the 2013-14 school year.St. Mary Preschool offers age-appropriate learning activities in a state-licensed, Christian environment. Typical activities include: story time, language activities, science, math, music, art, creative dramatics, field trips, prayer and Bible study, as well as kindergarten-readiness activities for 4-year-old ...

BONAPARTE ? Bonaparte Main Street Inc. is seeking sponsors for the Union and First National flags to fly throughout Bonaparte?s downtown during the second annual Civil War Experience June 8.A free-standing sign will be in front of the Opera House Community Room during the event with individual stars to identify sponsors and in whose name, if applicable, the flags are sponsored i.e.; ?In Memory of John Doe by ...

GERMANVILLE WALNUT No. 5A reunion for country school Germanville Walnut No. 5 was held April 20 at Jerry?s Restaurant in Mount Pleasant.The guests spent the afternoon visiting about memories of their kindergarten through eighth-grade school years.Twenty-five classmates and their spouses attended: Maynard Craff of East Alton, Ill.; Roger Bekel of Moline, Ill.; Dennis Hoefer of Marietta, Ga.; Pat Kurtz Randall ...

Vergil Bradfield of Batavia will celebrate his 95th birthday Friday.Cards may be sent to Mr. Bradfield at 2049 Dewberry Ave., Batavia 52533.

Jeffry Alexander and Tonia Rollinson were married in a double-ring ceremony at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the home of the groom?s parents.Chris Alexander, brother of the groom, officiated.The bride is daughter of Teresa Ramsey of Ottumwa.The groom is son of Doug and Judy Alexander of Fairfield.A reception was held following the ceremony at the Fairfield Elks Lodge.The bride wore a slim A-line strapless ...

Many Medicare recipients receive phone calls from individuals wanting to discuss their Medicare.Seneca Area Agency on Aging wants everyone to be careful about what they share with unknown callers.In the last few weeks, Joan Nydle and Colleen Reed from Seneca have heard of several suspicious calls: callers claimed to be from Medicare offering news about Medicare changes or new Medicare cards or wanting to make ...

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center has scheduled two blood drives.The first is set from 3-7 p.m. May 14 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building. Donors who last gave blood on or before March 19 are eligible to donate again.The second is from 3-7 p.m. May 30 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building. Donors who last gave blood on or before April 4 are eligible to donate ...

KEOKUK ? The Keokuk Concert Association concludes its 2012-13 series by presenting ?Two-On-Tap; A Tribute to Song and Dance? at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Grand Theater in Keokuk.Those holding season memberships to concert associations in the cities of Fairfield and Washington, Iowa, Pekin and Quincy, Ill., and Hannibal, Mo., will be admitted free of charge.In addition to season memberships, single tickets, at $15 ...

Packwood Lions Club will sponsor a pancake and French toast, sausage breakfast from 7-9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Packwood Community Center.The menu will feature pancakes, French toast, sausage patties, coffee and juice.Free-will donations will be accepted.

Fairfield?s Hometown Rewards Program Second Saturday workshop series continues from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Fairfield Public Library.Those attending will get a sneak peek at the content of a new program, ?Best Practices: Homeowner guides for improving energy and resource efficiency,? being developed by the Center on Sustainable Communities.COSC representatives also will share insights about its recent experienc...

Residents living in and around the Fairfield community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture through Life Line Screening May 15 at Fairfield Public Library.According to Life Line Screening, screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions, such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the les, which is a ...

A lifeguarding class will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Roosevelt Community Recreation Center.Lifeguarding class pretesting will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.For information, call aquatic/recreation superintendent Christy Leazer at 472-7088.