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Members from Washington's Rotary Club volunteered to plant trees on the Kewash Trail Saturday, May 5.
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Members from Washington's Rotary Club volunteered to plant trees on the Kewash Trail Saturday, May 5.
Pat Remington, of Brighton, with friend Nita, of Rubio, spent May 7 in Ottumwa. They met Pat's sister Kathy, of Chariton, with friend Wayne, at Sirloin Stockade. Pat and Nita also visited Pat's sister-in-law, Jenny, and family?Selena, Brad, and Shawn and Sarah, all of Ottumwa.Joel and Mary Boatright, of Fairfield, spent May 6 at the home of her mother, Winifred Fritz. They were joined later by Mary's daughter, ...
Last week, members from the Washington High School Class of 2018 walked the halls of Lincoln Elementary School in their graduation robes. They received high fives from their former teachers and students at the school.
Tuesday Coffee Club met at The Pizza Ranch on May 15 with Maxine Klopfenstein as hostess. Following the tasty luncheon members spent time visiting. Yards, gardens, flowers and graduations parties were among the topics. Rhubarb being available now reminds me that delicious rhubarb pie is like a friend, you can never have too many friends or maybe never to much fresh pie.Schedule for the up-coming meetings were ...
AMES ? Home gardeners welcome daffodils as a sign of spring. However, they often have questions about how to manage foliage and bulbs after spring blooming. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information about daffodil care. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.Is it necessary to deadhead daffodils?Deadheading is ...
Shiloh Country School will have a reunion at 12 p.m., Sunday, June 3, at Elmhurst Bed and Breakfast in Keota.The bed and breakfast is two miles north of Highway 92 on the Keokuk/Washington County road.Bring one dish to pass. Any questions call 641-363-3001.
Payton Hart, of Riverside, is the daughter of Colleen and Larry Hart.She attends Iowa Mennonite School and is a member of Kalona Klassics.Her projects include: Home Improvement, clothing/textiles and food and nutrition.Her 4-H activities include being club secretary, planting flower pot for fair each year, club service projects and being a member of the 2017 Fair Queen Court.Payton's special 4-H memory was ...
The regular meeting of the United Church Women met in the Fellowship Hall at the United Church of Crawfordsville at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8. Nine ladies were present.President Debbie Lowe called the meeting to order and the Opening Creed was read in unison. Billie Jo Rose gave the meditation with the emphasis on Mother's Day followed by prayer.The minutes of the April 10 meeting was approved as read and the ...
Chapter MX, P.E.O. met May 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the home of Helen Slechta. Twelve members were in attendance. President Karen Bates Chabal conducted the business meeting. Updates were given on the chapter's ELF candidate. It was announced that Meredith Raber will receive a P.E.O. STAR Scholarship. Plans were finalized for the chapter's participation in Saturday Kitchen on May 12. Jane Cuddeback had sent a care ...
Roquan Smith remains the only unsigned 2018 NFL Draft selection, and Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace said the sides are ?working through? the items holding the contract up.?That's obviously a big topic right now,? Pace told WMVP-AM 1000 Monday, via the Chicago Tribune, in his first comments on the situation since training camp opened.?And for us, these are important and critical reps that are going on ...
WEST DES MOINES ? Morgan Brinning, a student at Washington, was recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement t the 16th Annual Governor's Scholar Recognition Ceremony, April 29, at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor's office, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and its title sponsor the Iowa Farm Bureau ...
Phyillis Eisele will turn 80 May 24.Please send a card to help her celebrate.Cards may reach her at 714 South 4th Avenue, Washington, IA 52353.
AMES ? Ideally, a fruit tree will begin to bear when it becomes ?old enough? to blossom freely. This is not always what happens, however. The characteristics of the tree, its environment, the cultural practices used and the weather all affect a tree's ability to begin and continue to bear fruit. There is not much that can be done to influence the weather, but there are ways to control the other factors.The key ...
Community 1st Credit Union will host the ?2018 C1st Skate Fest? September 29 at 11 a.m. in Ottumwa at the skate park near Market Street and the river front.The 6th annual event feature skateboard, scooter and BMX competitions with local food vendors, music, games, giveaways and prizes.Pro BMX riders from Milwaukee will perform stunts and sign souvenir photos.The competitors will be sorted into four age groups: ...
