Day camp slated at Christ Lutheran

A Community Day Camp sponsored by Christ Lutheran Church will be held Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25.  The theme is “Captivated” based on Ps. 121:1-2. The program is provided by staff from Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp.  Children are invited to enjoy skits, music, crafts, Bible time, and rec fun. Campers entering grades 1-6 will attend from 10 am to 2:45 pm. Hours…

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Why we need history

~a column by Colleen O’Brien Why do we need history in our educational system? Really, why do we need an educational system? So we don’t act stupid. So we’re not led around by the nose. So we can think for ourselves. And because we live in a constitutional republic of, by and for us, we can be critical of government…

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Tower of Fame Award to Michael Brady

Process and materials analysis and innovation characterize Dr Michael Brady’s career at 3M, Imation (spun off from 3M), Corning Glass and in consulting. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1961, Iowa State University in 1965 with a B.S. in chemical engineering and a Ph.D. from Oregon State University in 1969. At 3M he invented trade secret processes for coating…

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Ice cream social at Rippey UMC

Members of the Rippey United Methodist Church will host an ice cream social Sunday, June 15, from 4 to 7 pm at the church. The menu includes homemade ice cream, pie and desserts, and pulled pork sandwiches. Items will be available a la carte or a meal price. All are welcome.

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