Obituaries

Have you ever believed a lie? How did you feel when you found out? Foolish? Stupid? Caught? Manipulated?Or, did you hold onto the lie?Choosing to enjoy lies is a choice to honor image.True honor is not a fake veneer. True honor comes from a deeper source.It is a reflection of inner character. It is a gift from God.Jesus said those who falsely honor themselves are not able to believe. Belief in God is ...

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGECEDAR RAPIDS ? Amanda Gray of Milton graduated from Kirkwood Community College May 12 with an associate of applied science in horse science technology.

United Methodist Women will serve homemade ice cream and cookies from 6-8 p.m., Aug. 3, in the First United Methodist Church basement.Freewill offerings will be accepted.Youth art work will be on display on the first floor of the church.The community is invited.

Basal Faith Parish Sunday worship times are 8:15 a.m. in Libertyville; 9:45 a.m. in Birmingham; and 11 a.m. in Stockport.Sunday school is held at 9:30 a.m. in Libertyville and 10:45 a.m. in Birmingham.Stockport and Birmingham each hold choir practice after worship services.Parish future events are:? Monday - advisory board meeting, 7 p.m., Libertyville.? Tuesday - UMW at 1:30 p.m., Libertyville.? Wednesday- ...

The services of both Mother Teresa and John the Baptist provided an example for the world to follow.Their clothing and methods attracted attention and curiosity.Mother Teresa?s message was simple, compassion.John the Baptist?s message was simple, ?Get ready, Jesus is coming.?Jesus? message also was simple, follow God.What made Jesus different? His compassion was so great that he took someone else?s punishment...

In 2010, Iowa voters removed three Supreme Court judges for making law.In our republic, congressional bodies write law. Judges administer the law. That is how it is supposed to work.The God of the Bible enacted a similar system.God the Father is the law-writer. Jesus is the judge.Jesus explained a judge?s responsibility, ?I do nothing on my own. I judge as God tells me ?. I carry out the will of the one who ...

DES MOINES ? The United States Department of Agriculture began to commemorate the 150th anniversary of its founding May 15. On that date in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln founded the USDA and called it the ?People?s Department.? With the vast array of programs and services it manages across Iowa, USDA is staying true to President Lincoln?s vision of serving all people.?USDA is the People?s Department,? said ...

Sponsored by World Vision, a concert featuring Manafest will perfom in Indianola July 13 at Indianola Community Church.Doors open at 6 p.m., the show begins at 7 p.m. Also featured will be the local, high energy opening acts of DoubleJ and Saved on Sunday.Tickets are available online for $11 at www.faithworkz.org. The purchase price includes $1 surcharge.A limited number of $10 tickets will be available for ...

Four Jefferson County residents have been appointed to the Extension Council nominating committee.The committee is charged with nominating candidates for the five vacancies on the council before Aug. 6.Committee members selected to nominate extension council candidates for the 2012 election are: Randy Baird, Juanita Bray, Chris Estle-Tedrow and Steve Hickenbottom.By law, the nominating committee must include ...

FHS CLASS OF 1982The Fairfield High School Class of 1982 is searching for the addresses of several classmates for its 30th-year reunion.The group is looking for: Linda Diers, Beth Jackson, Carmen Junez, Kim Kleemeyer, Terry Nelson and Dawn Rodrigues.Anyone who knows the addresses of any of these people are asked to contact Diane Tone by calling 319-986-5916 or emailing tones@iowatelecom.net.