Washington County Iowa a typical county among many named Washington
Statistics show Washington County Iowa mirrors others named Washington in size and population. The piece compares county rankings across states, notes Iowa’s county’s 568 square miles, and mentions historical ties to Iowa's territorial and statehood era, alongside broader national context.
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Freyenberger and Eigsti couple mark silver anniversary
Local notice details the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Edward Freyenberger of Kouts Indiana and Mr. and Mrs Orlin Eigsti of Elkhart Indiana celebrated Feb 25 with a dinner in Dickey's Prairie Home. Guests included multiple Freyenberger and Eigsti family members from several states. Additional social events and visits are noted in Wayland community circles including Sugar Creek Sunday School and county historical dinners.
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Edward Freyenberger
Kouts
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Orlin Eigsti
Elkhart
Dickey
Prairie Home
Emery Eigsti
Mervin Eigsti
Denver
Colo
Harry Gardner
Toledo
Dennis Graber
Robert Freyenberg
Crawfordsville
Dean Meyer
William Freyenberger
Ezra Freyenberger
Lloyd Roth
Freida Freyenberger
Ralph Rubey
Dwight Graber
Edwin Swartzendruber
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Robert
Dale Cox
Pleasant
Eicher Mennonite Parsonage
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Wayland
Russell Davison
Rhua Davison
Sugar Creek Church
Art Smucker
Goshen
Church Women United
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Ypsilanti
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Prisoner on Bus Roof Sparks Bail Boost to 5000
Deputies transporting prisoners from court to jail were hailed by a motorist who spotted Jesse Camacho on the bus roof. Camacho, 23, leaped down and fled but was captured and returned to court where the judge increased his bail from 500 to 5000.
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4-H Clubs Dutch Creek Flyers and Cedar Chips Meet
Dutch Creek Flyers held a Monday meeting with 12 members and discussed 4-H basketball tournaments set for March 17 and 24. The Cedar Chips met with 11 members and discussed the upcoming 4-H basketball tournament and fitness selection, with guests Julia Gamon and Randy Knerr. next meetings planned with Jeff Temple and Steve Freel.
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Dutch Creek Flyers
Matthew Hahn
Matthew
Jeff Temple
Cedar Chips
Marc
Carl Knupp
Julia Gamon
Randy Knerr
Nosts
Steve Freel
Iowa receives 21-piece jade collection for art museum
Officials at the University of Iowa announced the donation of a 21 piece jade collection carved in China during the 18th and 19th centuries. The items were donated to the university art museum by Mr and Mrs Owen Elliot of Cedar Rapids.
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University of Iowa
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Art Museum
Owen Elliot
Cedar Rapids
Riverside musings mix rain and old town memories
MARGE LUCKEY writes from Riverside about persistent rain, mud, and aging in a once-sunlit town. She shares small observations from the Merle Blieu home including a large aquarium fish, a robin sighting on March 5, and a note on Mrs. Blieu at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. The column mentions sewing plans and a Tuna Supreme bake recipe with broccoli, tuna, soup, and cheese, plus baking directions.
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Merle Blieu
Washington
Hawkeye Platoon Heads to Marine Boot Camp in June
The Hawkeye Platoon of 70 to 75 Iowan applicants will depart June 22 for 180 days of Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego. It marks Iowa’s first name platoon, with openings remaining for delayed enlistment. interested high school students may contact a Marine Corps Representative or call Des Moines at 284 4455.
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Dr. Donald Gorham to Speak at Wayland Bible Church
The Rev. Donna Gorham of the American Council of Christian Churches hosts Dr. Donald Gorham at Wayland Independent Bible Church. He will speak nightly at 7:30 p.m. March 11 to 14 and at a 10:45 a.m. service on March 11 on ecumenical and activist movements. Public invited.
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Donna Gorham
American Council of Christian Churches
Wayland Independent Bible Church
Mrs Blattner Leads 1973 Red Cross Drive in Keota Township
Mrs. Boyd Blattner serves as chair of the 1973 Red Cross membership and fund campaign in Seventy-Six Township. Her solicitors include Mrs. Marion Stoutner and others. campaign ends March 15. A pre-Lenten party at St. Mary’s gym featured Segue the Magician and games. Visitors in area include the George and Wade families. extended travels of the Yoder family are noted.
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Boyd Blattner
Red Cross
Marion Stoutner
Patrick Bell
E. L. Huber
David Flading
Burl Brooks’ Stoutner
Victor Tines
Walter Bower
Oren Romine
Lloyd Miller
Frank W Greiner
David Wittetoe
L. P. Statler
St. Mary's Gym
Segue
Magician
Mt. Pleasant
Home and School Association
Keota-Harper Catholic School
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