Julia Fritz, daughter of Joseph and Lori Fritz of Brighton, competed in the National American Miss Iowa pageant in July.Competing against 47 girls in her age division, 10-year-old Julia also won the acting competition and was named first runner-up in the talent competition for lyrical dance.Talent scouts from the International Modeling and Talent Association invited Julia to audition for the 2012 IMTA ...
MOUNT PLEASANT ? The paintings of Iowa artist Jane Elgin are on display at the Iowa Wesleyan College Art Gallery in Mount Pleasant. An artist?s reception will be 5-7 p.m. today.Elgin, of Des Moines, received a bachelor of arts degree from Iowa Wesleyan College and a master?s degree from Drake University. Her work explores archetypal and mythological themes and facets of the human form and is included in ...
MOUNT PLEASANT ? Iowa Wesleyan College will celebrate Homecoming this week with a variety activities for students and alumni. The theme of this year?s celebration is The Roaring ?20s.Activities for alumni began today in the Espy-McCurdy Room of the Howe Activity Center. The Espy-McCurdy Room will be open all day Saturday for alumni to stop in, enjoy snacks and visit.Student activities, including contests, ...
The Foursquare Church in Fairfield now hosts a new midweek program for all ages from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday.The program begins with a free light dinner served from 5:30-6 p.m.Activities for kindergarten through fifth-grade children will start at 6 p.m., with worship and programs for youth and adults beginning at 6:15 p.m.Childcare and age appropriate activities for children under age 5 also will be ...
The Rev. D. O. Van Dyne, former pastor of Suburban Heights Baptist Church in Fairfield, is scheduled to speak during the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship at the church.Van Dyne was pastor of the former Calvary Baptist Church before it became known by its current name in 1977. Van Dyne left Fairfield in 1983 to pastor the First Baptist Church of Walkerton, Ind.Now 82 years old, he still travels the world preaching ...
SOLITAIRESMembers of Solitaires will meet at noon Sunday in the First National Bank parking lot to carpool to lunch at Bridge Cafe in Farmington.
The Fairfield High School recipients of the Fairfield Elks? most improved grade point average from the spring 2011 semester were recognized during the Trojan football game Friday. Kevin Curren represented the Elks, and counselors Johonna Wallerich and Mark Epperson represented FHS.Students at the ceremony for recognition were Aaron Gevock, Maggie Carlos and Zach Vivier. Other students recognized were ...
Hay Bales to host playgroupThe Hay Bales 4-H Club meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Jefferson County ISU Extension Office, with four members present.Vice president Rachel Shaw led the meeting. Treasurer Ethan Tillis gave the treasury report. Minutes from the last meeting were not available.The group agreed to host a Parents As Teachers playgroup at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Jefferson County Fairgrounds ...
The following rural churches have made changes to their calendars for Sunday through Oct. 1.Any rural church that would like to have its calendar for the week of Oct. 2-8 printed in The Ledger Sept. 29 should provide information to the newsroom by noon Wednesday.Rural churches must update calendars weekly or monthly or the listing will not be printed. Updates can be emailed to lifestyles@ffledger.com, ...
FAIRFIELDCo-Ed II ? 472-3707Show times for BigTime Cinema Co-Ed II were not available at press time. Movie listings will be updated on The Ledger?s website at www.ffledger.com when made available. MOUNT PLEASANTTemple Twin ? (319) 385-3726The Help (PG-13), 6:30, 9:20 pm.. Fri.; 2:20, 6:30, 9:20 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; 7:20 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.Dolphin Tale (PG), 7, 9:15 p.m. Fri.; 2, 7, 9:15 p.m. Sat.-Sun....
JOHNSTON ? Applications for the 2011-2012 Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team, formally known as the Iowa Corn Student Advisory Team, are now available at www.iowacorn.org/advisoryteam.Applications must be postmarked by Oct. 14.The Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team assists the Iowa Corn Growers Association and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board in developing programs that target and enhance Iowa Corn?s relationsh...
UNIVERSAL PRODUCING COMPANYThe annual Universal Producing Company get-together is set for 5 p.m. Saturday at the home of Dewayne and Wilma Hootman, 803 N. 10th St.Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish to share.
The Jefferson County ISU Extension Office will host an Aquatic, Forest and Roadside Continuing Instructional Course for commercial pesticide applicators Oct. 5.The program can be seen at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension Pest Management and the Environment Program, including the extenstion office in Fairfield. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by sessions from 9-11:30 ...
JOHNSTON ? Despite flooding and record breaking heat, U.S. corn farmers are still projected to produce the third largest corn crop on record, according to a report released last week by the United States Department of Agriculture.Total U.S. corn production is predicted at 12.5 billion bushels, the third largest crop in history. U.S. yields are expected to average 148.1. The USDA projects total U.S. corn supply ...
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