Obituaries

Mt. Pleasant Arts IMPACT (Impacting Mt. Pleasant Arts and Culture Together) has announced the development of an ?Artist Registry? whose purpose is to connect artists with community members through an electronic database.The IMPACT Artist Registry is free to use and free for artists to register. The information will provide a resource to consumers seeking information about local artisans in order to schedule ...

DES MOINES ? There are literally thousands of talented Iowa educators who lead and inspire their students. But only one is chosen annually as the state?s top teacher. The deadline to nominate the 2018 Iowa Teacher of the Year is April 28.The award is an opportunity to recognize an exceptional Iowa teacher who is helping to redefine education. Nominations will be accepted from anyone, including students, parents, ...

Rich Tyler, Humanities, Iowa speaker, will present, ?If Barns Could Talk?, on Sunday, April 9, at 2 p.m., at the Oakland Mills Nature Center.?Old barns are more than just buildings. They represent the soul of our farming heritage, and perhaps more,? says Tyler.This program is free to attend. Doors will open at 1:45 p.m.?If Barns Could Talk? is being funded by Humanities, Iowa and the National Endowment for the ...

Chapter NZ of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met for their regular meeting on Monday, March 27, 2017, in the home of Karen Wenstrand with Kathie McWhirter, Melissa Peitz, Vicky Bergstrom, and Elizabeth Graber serving as co-hostesses. President, Betty Lowe, presided at the 1 p.m. business meeting with 31 members and one guest, Marcia Wiedemeier from Chapter HU, of Burlington, present.Chaplain Carole Lauger read the ...

The regular meeting of the Crawfordsville Lions Club was held Monday, March 27, 2017, at the Crawfordsville Community Room, with 13 members present.Lion President Billie Jo Rose opened the meeting by leading the Pledge to the Flag and Lion Loree Stogdill gave the invocation.Minutes of the March 13, 2017, meeting were read by Secretary Pro-tem Lion Randy Finke in the absence of Lion secretary Nancy Love. They ...

By Robert Wamer, Master of Pastoral Studies Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders. Let me walk upon the waters where ever you would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander and my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Savior. This verse from the song ?Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)? by Crocker, Houston and Ligthelm had new meaning to me later in the day I submitted the Parson ...

Many local gardeners enjoy one or more hydrangeas among their shrubs, and many of us admit to occasional confusion about maintaining these lovely plants. There are lots of different hydrangeas, so remembering what we have and when to prune can be challenging.Experts tend to stress knowing whether your hydrangea blooms on old wood (last year?s growth) or new. However, some varieties bloom on both, and not all ...

A support program for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Great River Hospice House, 1306 S. Washington Road, in West Burlington.?First Friday Share? will include a short presentation followed by visiting and sharing with others.First Friday Share will be co-led by Chris Oleson, Great River Hospice director, and Barbara Miller, social worker. First ...

Happy birthday!Jack Hudson Happy anniversary!Dianne and Mark Chrisinger

LISCO has announced that Henry County has upgraded to LISCO?s integrated fiber data in Mt. Pleasant to get as much as one gig Internet/data services.This upgrade now means that Henry County locations at the Courthouse, Conservation Center, Engineering, Community Services and Emergency Management are all positioned for any future data growth requirements.?Large data transfers and an extensive set-up by all the ...