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Bridget Fisher, Zane Fisher and Carmen Sieren were awarded the American FFA Degree at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo on Oct. 26, 2024.

Public comments are welcome at the 7 p.m. meeting Nov. 18, but may not change much as the county faces déjà vu thanks to procedural errors when it passed a similar code in September.

With the long-awaited November elections out of the way, Washington County voters may return to the polls in a few months to vote on proposed new levies for emergency medical services.

Oct. 3 – Thur. 12:30 p.m. Game 1st – Amy Cox and Randy Wischmeier 2nd- Ralph Andersen and John Vonharz …

Mt. Pleasant Community High School is proud to announce the September/October 2024 Students of Character, Briar Bender, Jesse Zimmer, Allviah …

New artist display at Arts IMPACT gallery features colorful pieces in various mediums

Sandy Stever has worked in human services for over 50 years, and she’s ready to call it a career.

Republican Helena Hayes sailed to victory on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in her bid to be re-elected to the District 88 seat in the Iowa House of Representatives.

Christy Conner was elected as Jefferson County’s next auditor, and Bart Richmond won his re-election bid as county sheriff.

Henry County VFW and American Legion Commanders held a Veteran Days ceremony Monday morning

Fairfield High School paid tribute to the area’s veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, with a ceremony in the Mitcheltree-Slechta-Edgeton Auditorium.

A Veterans Day program at Blair House in Washington diverged from its routine Monday morning. With the keynote speaker arriving late, attendees filled time first by introducing themselves, then by swapping stories, and bantering over weapon terminology.