Obituaries

On Wednesday, May 16, at 11 a.m., the Fellowship Cup will host May's Fresh Conversations program on the importance of vitamin D.Elise Klopfenstein, clinical dietitian from Henry County Health Center will lead the conversation. This is a free event.While sun exposure is a natural way for the body to get vitamin D, eating certain foods can also help.There will be sampling of vitamin D fortified juices, discussion...

On Thursday, May 10, at 1:30 p.m., Sunrise Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Winfield will host a free Lifelong Links service presentation.Lifelong Links is a free statewide aging and disability resource that helps older Iowans, individuals with disabilities, veterans and their caregivers think about and plan for long-term independent living. The first step in making sound decisions for needs for ...

Less than two days after confirmation of the contract, tree removal begain in the Salem Town Park. With the town matching a grant from Henry County Enrichment Foundation, nine trees infected with ash bore were removed on Thursday, May 3.

The White Cloud Club met Tuesday, May 1, at 11:30 a.m. for a luncheon at Ainsworth Four Corners with eight members in attendance: Jolene Cothurst, Frieda Finke, Joyce Huff, Betty Lintz, Pat Miller, Pauline Richardson, Virginia Sands and Shannon Sells.Jolene Colthurst opened the meeting with a reading called ?Earth.?The secretary and treasurer's reports were given by Pat Miller. Old and new business was discussed...

On Wednesday, May 2, 32 members of the Henry County Retired School Personnel visited the Mason House Inn in Bentonsport.After a delicious Amish meal at the Bontrager farm, the business meeting was held.The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 11, at the Jumbo Buffet. The program will be ?The Old Prison at Ft. Madison.?

Happy birthday!May 4Karyn SporyAlexis WohlleberChristopher Joseph StaufferBrandy MogensenAleaya KlessnerMay 5Macoy WhiteMay 6Jacob Bailey Happy anniversary!May 6Mr. and Mrs. Allen Carr

The Lutheran Women's Missionary League of Faith Lutheran Church attended their annual Spring Rally on April 28, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Ft. Madison. The theme was ?Be Ready in Season and Out of Season.? The keynote speaker was Rev. Daniel S. Johnson, and the ingathering was for the Siberian Lutheran Mission Society.

The HCHC Trustees were among a group of 73 Iowa hospital trustees who are the latest graduates of the program recognized on April 20 at the IHA Governance Forum held at the IHA Conference Center and the Embassy Suites Downtown in Des Moines.?Every hospital needs engaged, informed and vital board members to function as an integral part of the hospital leadership team,? said Steve Baumert, CEO of Methodist Jennie ...

On Wednesday, May 2, a group of students gathered outside WACO High School in a fifteen minute walk out to take a stand for their second amendment rights. WACO High School trap team members were among those who walked out. The News was not permitted to speak with students. Superintendent Jeff Dicks has no comment at this time.

WEST BURLINGTON ? From Monday, June 11, to Friday, Aug. 3, Great River Health System's summer Junior Volunteen Program for youths 16 to 18 years old, is scheduled.The eight-week program provides opportunities to explore health care careers, gain work experience and fulfill volunteer requirements for school and service projects.Positions for Junior Volunteens are available at Great River Medical Center and Great ...