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Martha Washington Questers #1032 meets
Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Jolene Colthurst welcomed the Questers group into her home on Dec. 19, 2025, with Jennine Wolf serving as cohostess. Each member was to bring a "Christmas Treasurer." President Jane Fehr opened with all reciting the invocation. Secretary Connie Pence took the attendance, with nine members answering the roll that day, the Minutes being approved as read.
Martha Washington Questers meet at home of Jane Fehr
President Jane Fehr hosted Martha Washington Questers of Washington, Iowa, in her home on Aug. 23, 2024, with 12 members answering the roll and new officers in place. Secretary Connie Pence read the minutes of the May meeting and Sally Beezley gave the Treasurer’s report, both were approved as read. Sally has opened a new account at Central State Bank where the monthly balances will be deposited. Correspondence was received from Linda Newlon thanking the group for the encouraging note sent to her.
Martha Washington Questers meet
Marilyn Whitenack was hostess to Martha Washington Questers No. 1032 for the Nov. 17, 2023 meeting, with Barbara Wehr serving as co-hostess. President Jane Fehr opened the meeting with all reciting the invocation, followed by the business of the day. The previous minutes and the Treasurer's report were approved as read. New member Jolene Colthurst was welcomed and Happy Birthday was sung to Jennine Wolfe.
Band season begins
MT. PLEASANT — On Thursday evening, men, women, and children gathered on blankets, benches, and folding chairs in the grass of Central Park as the Mt. Pleasant Community Band continued an age-old tradition of performing music by Karl King and other artists outdoors.
Midsommar festivities will celebrate Swedish heritage
SWEDESBURG — As summer days grow longer, the Swedish American Museum and Historical Society prepare to celebrate Midsommar this Saturday, June 24 with many Swedish traditions. According to Trish Woepki, a member of the historical society and a Swedish descendant, the festivities are a time for many to connect with their Swedish heritage, family, and friends. “If you lived in northern Sweden, the winters are long dark days because there's not much sunlight,” Woepki explained.
Riverside Horseshoe Club finishes season
The Riverside Horseshoe Club wrapped up its season last week. The final win-loss records of the participating teams are: 1. VFW 6414 (13-1) Matt Rittenmeyer & Wendy Boyse 2, Murphy's (9-5) Matt Hora & Chris Ockenfels 3. Edward's Painting (7-7) Jenny Brand & Jody Whestine 4. La Chiva Loka (7-7) Nate Robinson & Louie Kron 5. Mr. Gutter (6-8) Don Edwards & Matt Gerot 6. Simon Repair (5-9) Trey Brenneman & Jake DeLay 7. Bud's Meats (5-9) Wally Walters & Dave Edwards 8.
Blue Stone Therapy begins treating residents at Parkview Care Center
FAIRFIELD — Parkview Care Center in Fairfield has expanded therapy services to its residents by contracting with Blue Stone Therapy to provide specialized care. Blue Stone Therapy began providing services to Parkview Care Center and The Oaks Assisted Living residents on April 3, and has been helping residents with fall prevention, balance loss, memory care programming, stroke recovery and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Addington Place residents keep moving
MT. PLEASANT — Residents at Addington Place of Mt. Pleasant keep active with unique spins on exercise thanks to the initiative of staff like Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator Kristy Hartz. Every morning, Addington Place residents gather in the common areas at 9:30 for an hour worth of movement and socialization. Recently, Physical Therapy Assistant Billy Jones led the crew through multiple rounds of Exercise Bingo to get their bodies moving.
Father Connections
Parson to Person Few things are as impactful in our lives as fathers. The type of Father we had determines the image we develop regarding our Heavenly Father, whether good or bad.
Martha Washington Questers No. 1032 minutes
Martha Washington Questers held their May meeting with Martha Russell as hostess. President Jane Fehr opened the meeting and passed around the sign-up sheet for hostesses next year. Vice President Linda Newton led the invocation and business meeting, thanking Martha for opening her home to us. Secretary Connie Pence took the roll call with all 11 members answering if they knew in which state the Noah’s Ark attraction was built.
Organizers prepare for this year’s Juneteenth
WASHINGTON — Organizers from Washington For Justice, along with other volunteers, say they’ve got a new format for this year’s Juneteenth (June 19) holiday, which celebrates the date the last slaves in the U.S. were informed of their emancipation and freed in Galveston, Texas.
People’s choice awards from library show
The 31st Moen-Rash photo exhibit at the Washington Public Library gave visitors ballots to choose their favorite items in the collection. With all the votes in, the top three community favorites were as follows. First place photo "Peacock in Full Form," from the 31st Moen Rash photo gallery. Second place photo "Worn Path along Natchez Trace,“ from the 31st Moen Rash photo gallery. Third place photo "Congaree National Park Swamp with Trees,“ from the 31st Moen Rash photo gallery.
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