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 ...
By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Henry County Public Health is continuing to take corrective action following the dismissal of former sanitarian Jodi Sutter earlier this year for negligence.With RUSS subcontracted to take on the Environmental Health responsibilities in the county, the Board of Health is working with Environmental Program Director Rosa Haukedahl with the Lee County Health Department on food ...
On May 2, a group of students at WACO High SChool gathered outside their high school in a fifteen minute Walk Out to take a stand for their Second Amendment rights.A few of those who joined this morning's Walk Out are also on the WACO Trap (clay shooting) Team. The night before they participated in a Trap Meet near West Point, where they were involved in a competitive sport that allows them to use their Constitut...
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.
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