Obituaries

The Henry County Road Department announces pavement patching with one-lane road closure on 210th St, east of X23 Racine Ave. and continuing east into Des Moines County toward Mediapolis beginning Monday, Aug. 6, for approximately two weeks.Questions may be answered by calling 319-385-0762.

The Swedesburg Lutheran Church is hosting an ice cream social on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall in Swedesburg. Everyone is invited for a meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, cookies and homemade ice cream. A free-will offering will be accepted.

The Henry County Health Center Foundation will sponsor a book and gift fair on Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Health Education Center (HEC) at HCHC. This classroom is located near the middle of the health center and directions will be well marked.Premium quality, best-selling, hardcover books will be available for less than regular retail price. Included in the sale will be award-winning ...

What:Faith Lutheran Church blood driveWhen: Monday, Aug. 6, 3-6 p.m.Where: Fellowship Hall at 910 Mapleleaf Dr. What: Henry County Community Morning Blood DriveWhen: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 8:30-11:30 a.m.Where: E3 center meeting room at 1400 E. Washington St. What: Faith Christian Outreach Church blood driveWhen: Tuesday, Aug. 14, 3:45-6 p.m.Where: Meeting room at 1400 E. Washington St. What: Henry County ...

By Andy Hallman, Ledger news editor Two of the ?founding mothers? of the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center are now immortalized on canvas.A portrait of Suzan Kessel and Sally Johnston was unveiled Friday at the ?Coming Home ? Coming Together? concert in the arts center. The arts center's director Rustin Lippincott commissioned the painting and paid for it with his own money. Local artist and Carnegie ...

BURLINGTON ? The Alzheimer's Association's is hosting a Walk to End Alzheimer's team registration event on Saturday, Aug. 18, at Mazzio's Italian Eatery in Burlington from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Individuals who are passionate about ending Alzheimer's and dementia are encouraged to get involved in this community event. Form a team, volunteer or donate for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. This year's annual event will ...

Nancy Schmidt loved 4-H so much she decided to make a career of it. As a young person in Washington County, Schmidt was involved in the girls club and later held multiple positions with the Iowa State Extension office which earned her the title of Washington County's Hall of Fame recipient for 2018.When Schmidt started in 4-H there was a separate club for boys and girls. The girls had three areas of emphasis, ...

It's the beginning of August, which means it's time to start getting geared up for another great school year. There's always an element of change from one school year to the next whether it be updates to facilities, equipment, new staff, new programs, etc. This coming year is no exception.Facility updates include remodeled bathrooms in the elementary, more modern furniture and carpeting in some classrooms, ...

The Henry County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will meet Monday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. in the conference room in the Henry County Courthouse. All those interested in the Pioneer Cemeteries of Henry County are invited to attend.

Dr. Clint Rila will be turning 90 on Wednesday, Aug. 1. A card shower will be held in his honor. Cards can be sent to:401 S. Van Buren St.Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641