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Lifelong 4-Hers, Jim and Sandi Hotchkiss, Inducted into Washington County 4-H Hall of Fame
“Jim and Sandi Hotchkiss of Washington were recognized at the Washington County Fair on July 19 as the 2024 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame recipient for Washington County. Annually, every county is to select one recipient for the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Once members, then parents to 4-Hers, then...
Back-to-School Heath Fair Information
Henry County Public Health is planning a back-to-school health fair on Tuesday, August 13th from 4-7pm. Kids will be able to get their back to school immunizations, lead testing, dental screening and vision screening all in one place. Sports physicals for kids in grades 7-12 will also be available for $25 (CASH ONLY). This health fair will take place at Manning Hall at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 607 S. Jackson St., Mt. Pleasant. There will also be community resource tables, kids activities, and giveaways.
RAGBRAI Riders Nearing Henry County, Still Time to Spruce Up Your Home!
Mount Pleasant, Wayland, Trenton, places that we call home and love. With RAGBRAI cycling through in just two days, it’s time to show an estimated 25,000 visitors why we love home so much. Currently, riders are cycling 75 miles and over 3000 feet of climb as they reach the halfway point of the race across Iowa. In just two days time, our community will welcome them. Take pride in your town.
Brighton, Crawfordsville & West Chester Receive WCRF City Grants
Earlier this month, the Washington County Riverboat Foundation announced its 2nd quarter City Grants as part of their Municipal Grant program. Among the eight Cities to receive funding were Brighton, Crawfordsville, and West Chester. Each quarter, WCRF distributes 25 percent of its total revenues directly to these cities. This month,...
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