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The Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church held the Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School, which ran July 24-27.
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The Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church held the Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School, which ran July 24-27.
But the other criminal rebuked him. ?Don?t you fear God,? he said, ?since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.?Then the criminal said, ?Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.?Jesus answered him, ?I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.? Luke 23:40-43 Luke?s gospel emphasizes ...
The Des Moines County Iowa Genealogical Society meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Burlington Public Library at 7 p.m. The room is available for visiting at 6 p.m.The program will be Sharon Stein talking about Irish research. Any questions contact at dmcgs@dmcgs.org or call 319-572-9290. All are welcome.
Great River Health Systems is offering a free prenatal breastfeeding class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, in the Oak Room at Great River Medical Center, 1221 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington. The class is for expectant mothers who want to learn more about breastfeeding their babies. Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend.Registration is required. To register or receive more information, please call ...
Happy birthday!August 18Megan IrelandJosh BradleyVirginia StyronTom TiptonMartha Wick august 19Susan KerrJill (Prottsman) HenckeJohn and Jelen McCallKatie Synder August 20Bob QuayleHunter NobleRiley WilliamsonAl HuisingaByron JenningsJames LeDucNathaniel PeifferTarrant FrenchIvy MorrisNatasha Stark Happy anniversary!August 19Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hudson August 20Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bailey
WEST BURLINGTON ? Two Great River Health Systems services, Great River Orthopaedic Specialists and Great River Athletic and Performance Center, are providing a walk-in sports medicine clinic to area student athletes. Free assessments are offered from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays, Aug. 26 to Oct. 21, at Great River Orthopaedic Specialists, Wellness Plaza, Suite 101, 1401 W. Agency Road, West Burlington.At the clinic, ...
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church will present the fourth of their four-concert series for 2017 on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. Take a faith break before the Labor Day weekend!David and Kris Garms with six of their children ? Ben, Taylor, Leesha, Sam, Jayme, and Caleb ? count it a privilege to minister to fellow Christians and invite the seeking to believe in Jesus as their Savior. Since their simple beginnings...
Any gardener fortunate enough to have fruit trees will be thinking about harvest by now. As always, the horticulturists at Iowa State have good advice about harvesting and storing the bounty.Stone fruits ? apricots, peaches, and plums ? tip their readiness for harvest most clearly by a slight softening. Apricots also will achieve their characteristic color, while ripe plums will have darkened. For peaches, color ...
Heriberto and Khamphou Medina of Mt. Pleasant are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Brittany Ashley Medina to Steven Ray Jones, son of Brian and Sheila Jones of Columbus Junction.Brittany is a 2011 graduate of Mt. Pleasant Community High School. She graduated from Indian Hills Community College in 2014, and is a 2016 graduate of Mercy College of Health Sciences.Steven is a 2011 graduate of ...
Clare Schnicker, 13, of Mt. Pleasant, poses with her award winning big pumpkin at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 11.
Bernice Jennings will celebrate her 92nd birthday on Saturday, Aug. 16.There is a card shower planned for Jennings. Cards can be sent to 308 North Adams Street, Apt. 205, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641.
Flashback to the mid-90s for a second and imagine a 6-year-old Andy Krutsinger lying back in a dental chair while his mom talks to the dentist in the next room.I can still remember the aching feeling I got in my stomach when I heard the dentist say, ?Your son has an overbite. He?s definitely going to need braces.?Six-year-old Andy was ready to be a big boy, and that meant making big boy decisions. So I decided ...
II Chronicles 7:14 ? Then if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land.Most of us are familiar with this verse; however, I don?t think most of us take it to heart. We moan and complain about how bad things are in our world and churches today, but very little ...
I am fascinated by various kinds of foods in different countries. To me, it is interesting to see what unique types of foods are readily available in all parts of the world.Several years ago we had the opportunity to go to China and the Philippines on a mission trip. While there we had the chance to help with rebuilding after a hurricane and to deliver Bibles. (Editor?s Note: there is a wide variation among the ...
