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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: ...

The Presbyterian Women's Circle met on May 10, at 9 a.m. in the Campbell Room of United Presbyterian Home. Kitch Shatzer served as hostess. Betty Beenblossom opened the meeting with prayer. She also introduced her sister-in-law, Mary Shantz, who attended as a guest. The Special Offering was collected for Pure Water for All. Julia Gamon and Phyllis Van Gerpen reported on Corresponding Missionaries. Jane Fehr ...

AMES ? The Iowa Master Gardener program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a trio of Growing Season webcasts this summer. Master Gardeners will gain educational hours while learning about insects, tree care, organic vegetables, composting and growing roses.The two-hour webcasts will be shown at ISU Extension and Outreach county offices. Contact a county office for dates and times. The ...

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 ...