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Highland High School was notified on Tuesday that they would be receiving a $5,000 grant from Farm Credit Services of America. The grant application was prepared by Highland Agriculture Instructor, Duane Van Winkle. Funds will be used to upgrade welding booths and equipment used for instruction. This is Highland High School's first year having their own Agriculture program. Van Winkle assumed duties in August. ...

Carol Flickinger will celebrate her 95th birthday with an open house at the United Presbyterian dining hall, Saturday, Jan. 27, from 2-3:30 p.m.Cards may be sent in care of Jana Dawson, 1233 South Iowa Avenue, Washington, IA 52353.

Cub Scout Pack 27 went bowling together at Iris Bowling on Friday, April 6.

Back in high school I qestioned my teacher's required reading choices. Why did I have to read The Great Gatsby or John Milton's Paradise Lost? Who decided what students should read in school? Later in college, I learned the required reading lists and all the classic literature was determined by people who wanted to curb student readings to fit a specific idea or agenda. Did a book fit the historical progression ...

AMES ? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host five Food Safety and Iowa Regulation Training sessions to help producers ? home food operations and home bakers ? better comply with the state of Iowa regulations.The sessions will be held across the state and will address Iowa regulations and licensing, as well as food safety procedures from preparation to the point of sale. They are intended for ...

AMES ? Some milkweed species are attractive additions to home landscapes, and monarch butterflies like them too. Here are some tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists on selecting and establishing milkweed. For more information, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu. Which milkweed species are best suited to home landscapes?Common milkweed (Asclepias ...

This is the 900 block of East Washington Street in the early 1900s. The picture was taken where Wallace School once stood and Conger House. Glenn Hayes is on the lawn in the dark coat, moving the hogs.This is the 900 block of East Washington Street in the early 1900s. The picture was taken where Wallace School once stood and Conger House. Glenn Hayes is on the lawn in the dark coat, moving the hogs.

Summit Keith, a fifth-grade student at Lincoln Elementary, won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 18, and has a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship.The school Bee, at which students answered questions on geography, was the first round in the 30th annual National Geographic Bee, a geography competition designed to inspire and reward students' curiosity about the world. Thousands of ...

These are the local winners of the American Legion of Iowa 2017-18 Fifth Grade Flag Essay Contest.In the front rowl from left are Claire Wubbena, first place; Eden Levetzow, second place and Joseph McCleary, third place.In the back row from left are Post 29 Commander Michael York and fifth grade teacher Steve Green.Claire's essay has been sent on to district competition, where three essays will be sent on to ...

Thomas Palmer Jr., of Washington, will turn 85 Jan. 18.He would appreciated cards for his birthday. Cards may be sent to him at 1519 North Fifth Avenue, Washington, IA 52353.

The family of Mildred Henry Kamper is hosting a card shower for her 90th birthday Jan. 24.Cards may be sent to her at 309 East Polk Street, Washington, IA 52353.

NEW LONDON - The New London city council met at the new community hall last night to continue discussing flooring for the new building. The conversation was tabled at the last meeting because council members Scott Campbell and Dan Berner were not present.The proposed flooring is of carpet tiles in the community area and vinyl flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms.The council met at the new community hall, 103 ...