The Class of 1976 Celebrates during another historic Patriotic Year
Front Row: Chuck Shellhart, Alan Kakac, Mike Schnoover, Gary Hite, Rick Erickson, John Yundt, Bob Fowler, Julie Schwenker2nd Row: Cheryl Marter Baier, Susan Merchant Kakac,Cheryl Wilson Thayer, Brenda Mehlert Boddicker, Sue Johnson O'Reilly, Nancy Hessenius Albert, Shannon Cantowine Janssen, Patty Powers, Penny Long Wilson, Charlen Karr Lukas, Chuck Craddock, Marshall Seltrecht3rd Row: Janet Grimm Blin, Deb Miller, Dee Flickinger Morin, Jean Hummel Merchant, Cheryl Jacobson Lyon, Rhonda Bettinger Barron, Barb Geiger Smith4th Row: Mike Barron, Randy Peterson, Wyndham Sellers, Willie Vogt, Diana Hamilton Johnson, Kevin Hesson, Pat Ferguson, Barry Whitson, Scott Boddicker, Dennis Romman, Craig Burkhart, Bob Isbell, not pictured: Sue Ervin Josten, Ron Thompson, Kent Welbes---In 1976, the theme was red, white and blue all year long! The country was celebrating a monumental birthday, much like we are this year! Turning 200 as a country was a big deal,and the Washington Class of 1976 was part of that celebration!In 1976-Both Apple and Microsoft became companies-A bicentennial quarter was issued that year to celebrate the country-Sylvester Stallone began filming Rocky, which went on to win multiple Academy Awards-Pepsi had a series of glass pop bottles that were patriotic, and some can still be found at garage sales to this day-Jimmy Carter won the presidencyBut most importantly.
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Editor’s note:Often our police officers or sheriff's deputies cannot tell us a whole lot about what they do. Even more true is that we probably wouldn’t want to know all that they do.
Editor’s note:Often our police officers or sheriff's deputies cannot tell us a whole lot about what they do. Even more true is that we probably wouldn’t want to know all that they do.
CRITICAL HOME REPAIR GRANT
ELIGIBLE REPAIRS - Up to
$20,000-Roofing and
Gutter Repairs-Plumbing &
Electrical Repairs-Porch, Stair, &
Deck RepairsQualifying Criteria:
Applicants must own, or be purchasing, the
home or mobile home.
ELIGIBLE REPAIRS - Up to
$20,000-Roofing and
Gutter Repairs-Plumbing &
Electrical Repairs-Porch, Stair, &
Deck RepairsQualifying Criteria:
Applicants must own, or be purchasing, the
home or mobile home.
VPRD Cardboard Boat Regatta Sails into the Books
Our 1st Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta was a huge success! We had 21 awesome boats race yesterday. Everyone shared many laughs and had a great time. Pe
Our 1st Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta was a huge success! We had 21 awesome boats race yesterday. Everyone shared many laughs and had a great time. Pe
Beef it Up!
The Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team invites youth who will be 12 years old by June 30, 2027, and not yet graduated high school to expand their beef knowledge by joining our herd! We will kick-off our 2026-27 with a tailgate at the Tama Livestock Auction on Sunday, August 30 starting with burgers at 6 p.
The Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team invites youth who will be 12 years old by June 30, 2027, and not yet graduated high school to expand their beef knowledge by joining our herd! We will kick-off our 2026-27 with a tailgate at the Tama Livestock Auction on Sunday, August 30 starting with burgers at 6 p.
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The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight functions on the generosity of all kinds of help. Its purposse is to honor veterans who have served our country. The most common donation is a monetary donation.
The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight functions on the generosity of all kinds of help. Its purposse is to honor veterans who have served our country. The most common donation is a monetary donation.
Washington High School Class of '71 Celebrates 55 Years Together
Members of the Washington High School Class of 1971 Pictured: Front Row: Peggy Weideman, Kathy Miller, Kathy Blank, Jama Runyan, Christie Long, Nancy Van Steenhuyse, Diana Whitson.
Members of the Washington High School Class of 1971 Pictured: Front Row: Peggy Weideman, Kathy Miller, Kathy Blank, Jama Runyan, Christie Long, Nancy Van Steenhuyse, Diana Whitson.
Private First-Class Hector Albert Cafferata Jr. Remembered
On Tuesday July 28, 2026, the Benton County American Legion and Benton County American Legion Auxiliary met at the recently remodeled Thomas F. Bevins Post 148 Van Horne American Legion Hall for dinner and their monthly meeting.
On Tuesday July 28, 2026, the Benton County American Legion and Benton County American Legion Auxiliary met at the recently remodeled Thomas F. Bevins Post 148 Van Horne American Legion Hall for dinner and their monthly meeting.
One Day Only: The Dysart Lions Club Presents the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus
The Dysart Lions Club is bringing the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus to Dysart for one day only on Friday, August 7.The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. with the tent raising and a behind-the-scenes tour.
The Dysart Lions Club is bringing the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus to Dysart for one day only on Friday, August 7.The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. with the tent raising and a behind-the-scenes tour.
Night out event postponed
Due to the forecasted weather, the Dysart Police Department and the Dysart Chamber of Commerce have made the decision to postpone the 3rd Annual Dysart Night Out, which was scheduled for Tuesday, August 4.
Due to the forecasted weather, the Dysart Police Department and the Dysart Chamber of Commerce have made the decision to postpone the 3rd Annual Dysart Night Out, which was scheduled for Tuesday, August 4.