MOUNT PLEASANT ? Iowa Wesleyan College instrumental groups will present a spring concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel Auditorium.The concert will feature the Chamber Band, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Theory, and Improv Combo and Jazz Band.Graduating student instrumentalists will be recognized, including: Pam Burns, Brayden Bergren, Will Carrillo, Gabby Combs, Hillary Dunnegan, Cleo Gear, Carlee Jensen, ...
MOUNT PLEASANT ? The Iowa Wesleyan College Choir, Mount Pleasant Chorale and a large number of guest instrumentalists, under the direction of Jamie Spillane, will present a concert of uplifting choral music called ?In Praise of Spring? at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Iowa Wesleyan College Chapel.The concert will center around Paul Basler?s ?Missa Kenya,? which is a piece for choir and solo horn in Latin but with ...
OLLIE ? Plans are being made for a run of garage sales reaching along Highway 78 from the Hedrick Pioneer Plant to the city of Brighton between June 3-4.A key person in each town will sign up those who want their location on a map to guide the buyers in each area. The ad for the garage sale will go to 2,000 recipients of the Fairfield Town Crier at no cost to the sellers.Almost anything goes: fresh vegetable...
AMES ? Following an impressive showing at the Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair in March, Maharishi School students were right back on the podium at the state-level contest April 4.The State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa, held on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, had Maharishi School students competing against more than 450 students. Students were judged on creative ability, scientific ...
Community members have the opportunity to recognize women who are doing an outstanding job in their endeavors through the Fairfield Business and Professional Women?s 21st annual Women of Achievement contest.To nominate a woman who is excellent in her position, an asset to her company, knows how to serve customers and knows what it takes to be professional in her job outlook, fill out a ballot and drop it in a ...
The Fairfield Public Library has announced memorials and gifts the library received during March.In memory of Lucille Fillinger, given by Victory No. 8 School alumni, ?Home Economics: Vintage Advice and Practical Science for the 21st-Century Household? by McKnight-Trontz.In memory of Eunice Nelson, given by Robert D. Nelson, ?Blondie: The Bumstead Family History? by Young and Ryzik, ?Cleopatra? by Twentieth ...
Caroline Dickey of Packwood will be turning 90 years old April 19.To celebrate, her family is hosting an open house from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Packwood Christian Church in Packwood.Those who are unable to attend may send cards to Mrs. Dickey at 150 S.Church St., Packwood 52580.
HEAVENLY PET SANCTUARYHeavenly Pet Sanctuary is in need of volunteers to bathe and groom their dogs as well as set up and clean cages prior to twice-per-month trips to PETCO stores for adoption days.Many of Heavenly Pet Sanctuary?s dogs need socialization and training to become more adoptable. These dogs need to learn how to walk properly on a leash, not to jump on people, to sit and stay, and be generally ...
Students who exemplify caring behavior were recognized at Libertyville Elementary School?s third-quarter assembly March 31.Libertyville has been focusing on the character trait of caring as part of its character education program. Classroom teachers nominated students and shared some of the reasons they are excellent examples of caring behavior.Students chosen were Brooke Miller, Bradley Woodburn, Ethan ...
JEFFERSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU WOMENFarm Bureau Women met for a noon luncheon April 5 at Yummy?s Gourmet Cakes.A total of 10 members and three guests were present. Roll call was answered on the government of South Africa.Shirley Stanley opened the meeting with a reading entitled ?It?s Up to You.? Minutes were approved as read.A letter was received from the Veterans Honor Flight in appreciation for the ...
Jerry and Teri Bishop of Bettendorf announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Beth Bishop, to Gene Pilcher, son of Jesse and Suella Pilcher of Fairfield and grandson of Anna Brenneman of Fairfield.Bishop, of Cedar Falls, is the granddaughter of Ron and Barb Rominger of Fairfield and a 2005 graduate of Fairfield High School. The bride-elect graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a ...
Lego Club will meet from 2-4 p.m. Saturday in the youth services area of the Fairfield Public Library.During Lego Club, children are given the opportunity to create cities, buildings, people, rockets, animals, Bionicle creatures and more.The event is recommended for children ages 5-14.For information about the program, contact youth services librarian Patti Soderberg at 472-6551 or ~ For additional ...
Jason Rippey and Sarah Giles of Fairfield announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.Giles is the daughter of Tom Giles of Eldon and the late Letticha Giles. She is the granddaughter of Emeila Weltch of Eldon.Rippey is the son of Pam and Jeff Koontz of Fairfield and Larry and Cindy Rippey of Fairfield. He is the grandson of Don and Darlene Lauder of Fairfield and Helen and Clarence Rippey.The ...
The Fairfield Latin and Ballroom Association will host a Latin, ballroom and swing dance from 8-10 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Studio.A lesson in a dance of popular choice starts prior to the dance at 7:30 p.m.Admission is $3.For information, contact Paul Saipher at 919-5698 or fflbra@iowatelecom.net.
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