Jackie Brawner, Ben Rauenbuehler, Nathanael Youngquist and Pastor Mark Youngquist from the Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church visited their companion congregations in Tanzania in early August. They toured their pig project, the building of a pastor's house, the Lutheran hospital and a local school that they assist.
WAPELLO ? Iowa's climate and soils are well known for their ability to grow corn and soybeans, but they are also well-suited to grow a variety of tree crops.?Tree crops like chestnuts, pawpaws, American persimmon, heartnuts and Asian pears are all suitable for forest farming systems in Iowa, and they are a very environmentally sound way to make a profit off your land,? says Kathy Dice, co-owner of Red Fern Farm, ...
AMES ? Soil, water and crops: they go together like Iowa State University, farmers and agriculture. Those elements, along with Iowa State researchers, faculty and extension specialists are part of the Iowa State tent at the Farm Progress Show near Boone, Aug. 28-30.Displays in and around the Iowa State exhibit tent at the corner of Central Ave. and Seventh St. are positioned to generate conversations where Farm ...
The Henry County Health Center is proud to announce the certification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). HCHC was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems (e.g., ...
WEST BURLINGTON ? Great River Diabetes Education offers four-week group diabetes classes every month. The next afternoon series will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning Sept. 6. Afternoon classes will be from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays, beginning Sept. 10.Group diabetes classes are for people newly diagnosed, making a change in treatment, or having complications or concerns. A physician referral for ...
Happy birthday!August 22Megan Schwerin CooperGabriel WhitakerKordan SchierRemington White Happy anniversary!August 22Mr. and Mrs. Larry Remick
Dove season opens Sept. 1In a few days, hunters will be tucking into the edge of sunflowers and wheat fields awaiting the arrival of the most popular game bird in the country: Iowa's dove season begins Sept. 1.Fast paced and fun, dove hunting can be done by nearly everyone regardless of skill level or mobility. It doesn't require expensive equipment to participate, only clothes that blend in to the background, ...
On Thursday, Aug. 23, E. Mapleleaf Dr. will be closed at N. Palm Ave. for construction beginning at 7:30 a.m. The intersection will be re-opened Friday morning.
What: Henry County Community Morning Blood DriveWhen: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.Where: E3 Center - Meeting Room, 1400 E. Washington St., Mount Pleasant What: St. Paul-Houghton Community Blood DriveWhen: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 3-6:30 p.m.Where: Houghton Knights of Columbus Club Rooms, 413 Main St., Houghton What: Danville Community Blood DriveWhen: Wednesday, Sept. 12, 1:30- 6 p.m.Where: Bob Dodds ...
Enoch and Eunice Ruggles will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Aug. 29.Enoch and Eunice were married in Fairfield at the First Baptist Church on Aug. 29, 1948. The couple have two children, Randy (Carol) Ruggles, of Mt. Pleasant, and Ann (Curt) Tillman, of Rockford, Ill. They have three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren and one great granddaughter. The ...
Property tax statements have been mailed and should have been received by all Henry County property owners. Property taxes are due and payable with penalty attaching Tuesday, Oct. 2, on the first half payment. To report not receiving the statement contact the treasurer's office by phone at 319-385-0763 or by email at treasurer@henrycountyiowa.us.
The stop light at Marion and W. Washington St. will be changing to a flashing light effective Wednesday, Aug. 22.
CRAWFORDSVILLE ? Farmers, farmer advisers and the general public are invited to attend the Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm's fall field day beginning at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 6.The field day will feature the following stops:? Growing season research review by Myron Rees, farm superintendent.? Best management practices for farmers new to using cover crops by Mark Licht, assistant ...
Sunnybrook Assisted Living will host their monthly community luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This month, they will be serving tenderloins, potato salad and broccoli salad. Dine-in or carryout options are available. All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association. To place orders in advance, call 319-385-7227.
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