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By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News Wisdom Quest made all the difference in Shelby Hainline's life.Hainline, who was the class speaker during Wisdom Quest's commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 19, said she never thought she'd graduate.?School, especially high school, seemed like a never-ending ordeal,? said Hainline. ?A lot of people have the wrong idea about Wisdom Quest. People look down on people who go ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Before the New London High School class of 2018 received their diplomas Sunday, the commencement address speaker counseled them to give their future time to blossom.Commencement in the New London High School gymnasium Sunday, May 20 began with the 42 graduating seniors passing out white roses tipped in gold to parents, grandparents, teachers and other loved ones who guided them ...

Dani Broeker was all smiles as she hugs a fellow Panther during graduation on Sunday, May 20, at the Mt. Pleasant High School.

Accelerating instead of breaking resulted in an accident at the intersection of Main and Henry Saturday, May 19.At approximately 8:21 a.m., Anna Ostby, driving a 2015 Kia Forte, was in the North lane of Main St. and attempted to make a left to turn westbound onto Henry St. She lost control of the vehicle and accidentally stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake. The vehicle then jumped the curb and ...

The White Cloud Club met Tuesday, May 1, 2018 for an 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Ainsworth Four Corners with eight members in attendance.Jolene Colthurst opened the meeting with a reading called ?Earth.?Members answered roll call with a variety of topics.The secretary and treasurer's reports were given by Pat Miller. Old and new business was discussed.Everyone enjoyed a plant exchange.Attending were Jolene ...

Thelma Mahan, of the Parkview Nursing Home in Wayland, observed her 95th birthday on April 30. The family treated her to a meal at the Riverside Casino on April 29. On April 30, she was visited by former neighbors and friends Winifred Fritz, of Brighton, Arlene Fritz, of Brighton, and Nancy Anderson, of Wayland.Providing the evening meal of April 29 at the home of Winifred Fritz were her daughter, Mary and Joel ...

The Chilcote Questers met at Kathleen Almelien's home on April 5, with four guests present ? Wendy Heck, Robin Plattenberger, Jenine Mahraen and Allie Paarsmith. Mary Levy called the meeting to order after a library presentation by Allie Paarsmith adult coordinator from the Washington Library. She offered suggestions for how to make the antique section of the library more well-rounded and suggested possible books ...

The annual meeting of the Washington County Historical Society was held at the Colliver Barn, south of West Chester, on April 30, 2018. Forty-three members and guests were present.Following a roast beef dinner catered by Ila Miller, the business meeting was held. A memorial to Pat Johnson, former board member, was given. Susan Davis was introduced as the Volunteer of the Year for her work in the yard at Conger ...

In April, several area Future Problem Solving teams competed at the State Bowl in Ames where two teams and one individual placed first or second in their age divisions. Based on their performance at the FPS State Bowl, they will be representing Iowa at the 2018 Future Problem Solving International Competition in Wisconsin June 7-10. At the State Bowl, students used their problem-solving skills to address a ...

Wednesday morning members from American Legion Post 29 in Washington and employees from Greiner Buildings gathered at the flag pole at Stewart Elementary School in Washington.The chain to the flag pole broke and was wrapped around the top of the pole, Greiner Building marketing director Rachel Fishback said. Greiner Buildings took its lift truck over to help the American Legion members retrieve the broken chain ...

Let the Washington Public Library help you keep your family reading this summer by registering for summer reading club.Programs are planned for all ages that will include special family events. Summer Reading will run through the month of June. Registration began May 1 and will end May 31. As always, the programs are free and open to all.

On April 27, eight members of the Martha Washington Questers 1032 had a very interesting program at the home of Doris Montag in Iowa City. Doris is a free-lance curator who has researched and created exhibits of special collections, setting up multiple displays in Iowa and beyond for public audiences.A lunch of five salads and cheesecake for dessert was enjoyed as Doris began showing and telling about her many ...