Obituaries

The Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are teaming up to provide training for pork producers and others who need certification in the Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) program. There is a certification session March 20, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in Louisa County.TQA was introduced by the Pork Checkoff as a quality assurance program designed specifically for transporters, ...

The Des Moines County Genealogy Society will feature Dave Helman from Salem.He will speak on the underground railroad Tuesday March 6th, at 7 p.m. It will be hosted at the Burlington Public Library. The public is welcome. Questions can be directed to 319-572-9290.

DES MOINES ? Citing the ?war for talent,? Gov. Kim Reynolds joined presidents of Iowa community colleges and the Iowa Association of Business and Industry in launching a partnership to improve and expand work-based learning.?We have to do everything we can to help students and adult learners to prepare for the careers of today as well as the careers of tomorrow,? the governor said Wednesday morning at the launch ...

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, revered as the site of Jesus's crucifixion and burial, will reopen its doors after Israel backtracked on Tuesday from a tax plan and proposed property legislation that prompted a three-day protest.A statement issued by Christian leaders in Jerusalem said the church would reopen on Wednesday morning.

The Henry County Board of Habitat for Humanity is continuing to receive applications for next year's housing program.Applications can be found on Habitat's website ~ The forms could also be found at the Fellowship Cup, The Mt. Pleasant Public Library and churches in Henry County.All completed applications must be submitted by the end of March 2018.To qualify for a habitat house, applicants must show proof that ...

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is studying how to speed up the handling of allegations of sexual abuse by clergy, the Vatican said on Wednesday, after a high-profile case in Chile put a new spotlight on the scandal.The topic was a main point of discussion in three days of meetings between the pope and a group of nine cardinals from the around the world who gather four times a year at the Vatican to discuss reform, ...

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation is now accepting applications for Business Horizons, Iowa's ultimate college and career summer program for high school students.During the week, participants gain unique hands-on experience in the world of business and entrepreneurship, learn about career opportunities in Iowa, develop their leadership and workplace skills and much more.Business ...

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley set a record two years ago for the longest time in the U.S. Senate without missing a vote. But on Wednesday, the Iowa Republican disclosed he's having what he called a routine outpatient surgery on Friday and said he hopes the recovery period won't break his streak.At the end of his weekly conference call with Iowa reporters, Grassley told of his plans for the upcoming surgery, which he ...

Choosing Medicare and related health care coverage can be challenging. That's why SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, offers confidential, one-on-one counseling throughout Iowa by trained volunteers.This free, confidential service, offered by the State of Iowa, helps Iowans make informed decisions about Medicare and other health coverage. Henry County Health Center (HCHC) is the local sponsor ...

For people who struggle with healthy eating habits when it comes to meals away from home, Henry County Health Center dietitian Elise Klopfenstein has the perfect solution.Klopfenstein is leading the next wellness workshop at The Fellowship Cup on Tuesday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m. The original date for the workshop was March 6, but it has been rescheduled for the state basketball tournament next week.The workshop ...