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A lot has changed recently at the library! We have moved all adult nonfiction and media upstairs. Along with the additions of inventory, the layout has been rearranged. One of the long bookshelves has been removed. The art prints have been moved to the back where the Spanish collection was kept. The tables have been spread out more also to give the quiet area a more spacey feel. The Spanish collection has been ...

The Washington, Iowa Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) met on Saturday, May 12, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Debbie Stanton with Dani Kane, Monie Hayes, Marde McConnell and Millie Youngquist as co-hostesses for the delicious May brunch.The group was pleased to have their 2018 $1,000 scholarship recipient Sonya Love-Smith in attendance. This is the 37th year for this local AAUW project. ...

AMES ? A lawn's overall appearance is directly related to the maintenance provided. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on lawn mowing this week. For more information, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.What is the proper mowing height when mowing the lawn?Mow Kentucky bluegrass lawns at a height of 2.5 to 3 inches during the cool weather of ...

Washington Middle School students helped clean out the equipment shed at CASE Field Wednesday morning for ?Orange and Black Day.? They threw away old tarps, organized the equipment and removed tires from the track.

HARRISONBURG, Va. ? Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in Harrisonburg, Virginia, conferred 540 degrees at its 100th Commencement Ceremony on May 6.Commencement speaker, alumna and Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee MA '07, received an honorary doctorate.Liza Brenneman, of Kalona, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

Come enjoy An Evening of Music and Laughter with Sue Ellen Hegstrom, formerly Sue Ellen Dawson, at 7:30 p.m., the Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center in Washington. This concert is sponsored by the Washington Concert Association and the Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center, along with support from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation.This concert will consist of songs, guest ...

The regular meeting of Chapter L of the National T.T.T. Society was held Monday, April 23, at the Olds United Church of Christ. President Barb Shelman called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with the group singing the Sword of Gold.Missy Fear provided meditations called ? How Moms are Made.?Sixteen members answered roll call by telling what they would do with $100.Minutes of the previous month's ...

By Andy Krutsinger, Mt. Pleasant News WINFIELD ? Winfield-Mt. Union's Class of 2018 took their next step in life on Sunday afternoon as they received their high school diplomas.The day was begun with the processional song by the W-MU band, led by director Nick Carlo.Three students gave speeches at the ceremony. Valedictorian Lauren Jamison and Salutatorians Molly Jennings and Pearl Krieger-Coble all stepped ...

OTTUMWA ? Baylee Stalder of Washington High School was awarded a $2,000 Community 1st Credit Union continuing education scholarship this spring. The credit union will present $42,000 to 19 area high school seniors in May.The scholarship winners are all C1st active members and were ranked at the top of 101 total applications submitted in categories including a representative for each of 16 C1st branches. Two ...

Tuesday Coffee Club enjoyed a breakfast meeting at HyVee on May 1. Charlotte Magdefrau was hostess to the eight members attending.The summer agenda booklets were distributed by Sharon Niffenegger. A big thank you is extended to Judy Donaldson for making them.May 1 reminds Niffenegger of the May baskets members made for our grandparents many years ago. Wonder if that tradition still exists? May is noted for its ...

Washington County 4-H'ers and FFA members have had the official start of their market goat and sheep livestock projects with the spring weigh-ins. These start weights allow rate of gain to be figured at the county fair.Market goats were weighed Thursday, May 3. Twenty-eight members weighed and tagged 54 goats. Nineteen goats were nominated for the Iowa State Fair through retinal scans.Sheep were weighed ...

The Washington Presbyterian Women's Salad Luncheon was at 11:45 a.m., May 2. Approximately 30 members and guests attended. June Asper opened the meeting by lighting the Christ candle, and welcomed the group. Betty Colby gave devotions and opened with prayer. Her devotions reminded members of past May Day traditions.Members enjoyed the luncheon with a variety of salads, rolls and desserts. After lunch, the ...