Archive for January, 2010

WCSD To Select New Superintendent this Week

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 5:54 am

Washington School Board members are expected to offer the superintendent’s position to a candidate

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IDPH: Limiting Screen Time Correlates with Healthy Body Index in Kids

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 5:52 am

A new report from the Iowa Department of Public Health indicates keeping children at a normal body index may be easier by simply limiting screen time.

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Youth Ice Fishing Clinic Offered in Louisa Co.

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 5:50 am

Kids in Louisa County are being invited to learn how to ice fish.

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Iowa FFA Members Visit State Capital

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 5:48 am

Iowa FFA members visited the state capital recently for their 25th Annual Legislative Symposium.

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Alice P. Smith

Posted: Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 8:55 pm

Alice P. Smith, age 86, of Washington died Monday January 25, 2010 at the United Presbyterian Home following a sudden illness.

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Pancake Supper

Posted: Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 8:19 pm

Title: Pancake Supper
Location: WACO Elementary School
Description: The Crawfordville Lions will be hosting a pancake supper on Saturday February 13th, at the WACO Elementary School from 4 to 7 pm. Cost is $6 in advance, $7 at the door. 12 and under eat for $4. Preschool eats for free.
Date: 2010-02-13

Ten O’clock Classics

Posted: Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 8:18 pm

Title: Ten O’clock Classics
Location: McCleery Auditorium of the Washington Community Theater
Description: Ten O’clock Classics will visit Washington, for a concert Friday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in McCleery Auditorium of the Washington Community Theater. The program is sponsored by Washington Concert Association. Admission is by association membership or $15 for adults; students will be admitted free.
Date: 2010-02-12

Iowa Mennonite School’s Singing Valentines

Posted: Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 8:17 pm

Title: Iowa Mennonite School’s Singing Valentines
Description: Iowa Mennonite School’s Chamber Singers will be available to community members as “singing Valentines” – a compilation of holiday-appropriate songs. The 13-member select vocal ensemble will travel the area by appointment only, and for a nominal fee, sharing ‘love songs’ for that special someone! To schedule a visit, please contact the school at 656-2073 or 683-2586.
Date: 2010-02-14

IMS Art Gallery

Posted: Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 8:16 pm

Title: IMS Art Gallery
Location: IMS’ Celebration Hall
Description: The new exhibit in the IMS Art Gallery will showcase the art of two IMS alumni: Melanie Yoder Schweitzer and Andy Swartzentruber. Come and see drawings and photographs Saturday, February 20, at 6:30 p.m. at IMS’ Celebration Hall.
Date: 2010-02-20

2009-10 Fine Arts Series

Posted: Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 8:15 pm

Title: 2009-10 Fine Arts Series
Location: IMS’ Celebration Hall
Description: Tickets remain on sale for the second of three 2009-10 Fine Arts Series performance on the campus of Iowa Mennonite School. Singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer will perform at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, in IMS’ Celebration Hall. Tickets are available by contacting the school at 656-2073.
Date: 2010-02-20