Obituaries

The Washington Chamber of Commerce's annual Craft Fair was an extravaganza of merchants and merchandise in Central Park on Saturday.Home-crafted products included jewelry, ceramics, woodcraft, fabrics, metal work and more. Shoppers could browse multiple products from the many vendors who displayed a surprising depth of offerings. ?This is a great show. It's a great town,? said Lucas Remley, of Hollow Hill ...

Six WACO students were voted to the homecoming court by the student body. The are: (front row, left to right) Clara Schmitz, Nadiyah Brown and Caitlin Sells. Back row, left to right are Matthew Leichty, Wyatt Harbison and Colton Horak. Students will select the Homecoming King and Queen this week and they will be announced at Boom Night activities on Wednesday.Clara is the daughter of Laura and Todd Schmitz. ...

Henry County Health Center's Diabetes Team will be offering a Diabetes Review Course on Thursday, Sept. 13. The course will be conducted from 1-3 p.m. and will be held in the Health Education Center at HCHC. On the day of the course, please register at the HCHC Registration Desk before proceeding to the Health Education Center.Registration is required to the HCHC Diabetes Education Center at 319-385-6518 by 12 ...

Ten were present for the Labor Day luncheon of the Wyman Community Club at Ainsworth Four Corners. Attending were Wilma Vosburg, of Grinnell; John Wittrig and Laura Wittrig, of Winfield; Ruth Johnston, of Ainsworth; Joann Love, of Washington and Frieda Finke, Ruth Erwin, Billie Jo Rose and Larry and Nancy Love, of Crawfordsville. The next meeting will be Monday, Oct. 1, at the Four Corners.The White Cloud ...

AMES ? Corn silage has always been a major feed component in dairy and beef rations. However, this year's weather is making harvesting corn silage a challenge for many areas of the state. Northwest and northeast Iowa had excess rain early in the season making planting late so producers in northern Iowa may not be challenged as much with harvest, yet. Eastern Iowa was dry in the spring allowing early planting and ...

Henry County Engineers Office announces a road closure for bridge replacement beginning Tuesday, Sept. 11, for approximately one week, weather permitting. The location is on Ash Ave., between 110th St. and 120th St. Questions can be answered at 319-385-0762.

On Saturday, Sept. 8, from 7-10 a.m., the Danville Fire Department will be hosting an open house and silent auction in their new fire station. The event will take place, rain or shine, and include a cornhole tournament at 9 a.m. The fire station is located at 207 N. Elm St., Danville.

Chapter NZ of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met for their regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 27, in the home of Kathy Schimmelpfennig with Marcia Kentner, Kelley Tansey, Sally Anderson, Carolyn Reid and Bety Becker serving as co-hostesses. President Lana Moeller presided at the 1 p.m. business meeting with 26 members and one guest, Linda Hicks from Chapter M in Knoxville, present.Chaplain Lea McCormick shared the scripture,...

The Henry County Conservation Department is announcing that Waterworks Campground is now closed due to flooding. At this time, South Shore still is open but the river is expected to continue rising. The public is asked to keep an eye on all media for further developments.The Skunk River Knap-in scheduled for this weekend has been moved to the Top of the Hill area. Further information can be found at: ~ or ...

The Victory no. 8 School is planning a reunion for Sunday, Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. The school is located two miles north of Lockridge or a mile east of Four Corners. All former students, teachers and those interested in a one-room school are invited to attend. Those attending are encouraged to bring a dessert to share as drinks will be provided.