Archive for September, 2010

Washington County 4-H Award Nominations Due

Posted: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 6:22 am

The deadline for multiple Washington County 4-H awards is approaching.

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Mid Prairie School District closer to getting Geo Thermal Energy

Posted: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 6:21 am

The Mid-Prairie and Keota School District’s held their joint school board meeting on Monday.

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Washington Sweeping Change

Posted: Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 9:32 pm

Title: Washington Sweeping Change
Description: Join Main Street Washington to celebrate a Sweeping Change. This Friday (10/1) bring your broom and your enthusiasm to recognize the enhancements made to Roe Heating at 9am and Jones & Eden Funeral Home at 9:15am and to Welcome The Soaring Sparrow into the downtown District at 9:30am.
Date: 2010-10-01

Lake Darling Public Meeting

Posted: Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 9:31 pm

Title: Lake Darling Public Meeting
Description: A public meeting will be held October 6th 6:30p.m. at Lake Darling State Park Lodge to inform and discuss the progress of the Lake and Campground Renovations. The public is encouraged to attend. Public Questions and Concerns will be addressed. A free light meal will be served at 5:30p.m.
Date: 2010-10-06

Pumpkin Party at Faith b

Posted: Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 9:30 pm

Title: Pumpkin Party at Faith b
Description: Kids K-4 and their parents and families are invited to a Pumpkin Party at Faith Baptist Church Wednesday, October 27th from 5:30-7pm! Kids, wear your non-scary costumes and play tons of fun games! You\’ll win lots of candy and other prizes. A hot dog dinner will be served at 5:30. This is a FREE event! For more information, contact Cari Widdel, Children\’s Ministry Director at faithcd@iowatelecom.net or 653-4462.
Date: 2010-09-28

Harold Strum

Posted: Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 7:15 pm

Services for 90 year old Harold Strum of Kalona will be 1:30 pm Saturday (10/2) at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington.  Visitation begins at Noon tomorrow (10/1) at the Jones Eden Funeral Home in Washington with the family present from 5 to 8 pm.  A memorial has been established to Paws and More, the United Methodist Church and the Brownlee Health Center.

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Ainsworth Community Church Garage Sale

Posted: Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 4:58 pm

The Ainsworth Community Church Garage Sale is coming up November 5-6… Times for the sale are Friday November 5th: 8a-6p and Saturday November 6th 9a-1p. Items for sale include clothing, shoes, purses, dishes, books decorations, bedding, knick knacks, Jewelry and much more.

Ainsworth Mission Committee News

Posted: Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 4:58 pm

The Ainsworth Mission Committee has almost completed shopping for the items for the In Gathering on the first Saturday in November. However the church is still looking for donations of money to help pay for the kits. They also need someone to sew 12 bags to put school kits in. They will supply the dimensions, material, thread and pre-made handles. All they need is someone to assemble them. If you have any questions about the kits or would like to sew them, call Kathi at 657-2387.

Rememberence time at Ainsworth Church

Posted: Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 4:57 pm

There will be a Time for Remembrance at the Ainsworth Community Church on October 24th during worship time; they will be celebrating the lives of those they have lost this past year. If you would like to include the picture of someone you have lost and would like to honor, please get the picture to Kitch by Oct. 17th. It will be included in a special segment of the worship service.

Celebration Sunday at Ainsworth Community Church

Posted: Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 4:57 pm

Sunday Oct. 24th is Celebration Sunday at the Ainsworth Community Church. They will be honoring Dorothy Koehler with a reception following the morning worship hour. She has retired as pianist/organist.