Obituaries

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.

Grieving souls gathered in Washington's Sunset Park Thursday, to honor and celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones who still have resonance in their memories.The ceremony was organized by Paul Rathke, Bereavement Coordinator for Compassus of Washington, a provider of hospice services. The hour-long service included readings about the grieving process and music and an introduction of the ?Missing Warrior ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Friday to sunset on Saturday in honor and remembrance of former Congressman Leonard Boswell.Boswell died Friday, Aug. 17, at the age of 84.?Congressman Boswell will be remembered for his many years of public service to our state and for his service to our country,? Reynolds said. ?He was an individual willing to reach ...